In a lively NBA matchup, Kevin Durant and Gary Payton Sr. exchanged playful banter, emphasizing the competitive nature of both eras. Durant, who scored 19 points in the Suns' 130-105 win over the Warriors, relished the opportunity to challenge Payton, acknowledging the significance of their generational differences. Paying homage to Payton’s contributions to basketball while showcasing respect, Durant engaged in trash talk, underscoring the ongoing rivalry and camaraderie among players across different times in the league.
But Durant meant every word of the trash that he talked to Payton, the father of Golden State Warriors wing Gary Payton II, during the Suns' 130-105 victory.
It's always good when I run into an older player, especially if they played in the '90s, because they feel like that's the golden years of the NBA.
G's a great sport about it -- one of my favorite players, somebody I look up to, got major respect for.
If I needed to show him that minute of basketball to let him know what I'
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