SAITAMA, Japan -- Kevin Durant has had some wonderful days in his career, but there's never been one like this green and gold Saturday in Japan.
First there was a new $198 million contract locked in with the Brooklyn Nets. Then the pride of Seat Pleasant, Md., extended his legendary status as one of America's great Olympians with a masterpiece performance to lead Team USA to its fourth straight gold, 87-82 over France.
Durant's greatness has been building throughout the Tokyo games, and he poured out his energy in the early going to relieve stress on his teammates.