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Kevin Durant's return not the first emotional return in sports

Kevin Durant returns to Oklahoma City on Saturday night, with the Golden State Warriors. But Durant's return is not the first time a hero returns to a fan base he left. Here are 10 emotional returns in the world of sports:

1. BRETT FAVRE RETURNS TO GREEN BAY

On Nov. 1, 2009, the Packers’ iconic quarterback returned to Lambeau Field wearing the purple of the hated Vikings. Green Bay’s management had let Favre walk in free agency, but Green Bay booed its hero with lusty anger, but Favre got the last laugh, winning 38-26 and completing 17 of 28 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns.