When the final buzzer sounded on Friday’s Warriors victory at the Garden, Knicks assistant coach Royal Ivey and Golden State forward Kevin Durant hugged and chatted for about 45 seconds on the court.
It was no surprise to those close to Ivey. The former Cardozo High standout has been close to Durant ever since Durant attended his alma mater, the University of Texas. Durant is the godfather of Ivey’s daughter, Lyric Ella.
“Kevin trusts Royal more than his own brother,” Cardozo’s legendary coach, Ron Naclerio, told The Post before conducting his season’s first practice Monday.
Durant left New York this week after collecting 75 points in wins over the Knicks and Nets.