There were several storylines heading into the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night game against the Brooklyn Nets. The game started with both Glenn Robinson III and Alec Burks being scratched from the lineup with the NBA trade deadline looming.
There was the return of D’Angelo Russell, who spent two seasons in Brooklyn, registering one All-Star nod and a trip to the playoffs during his time with the Nets. Brooklyn fans greeted Russell with a homecoming welcome, thanking him for his time with the team.
Then there was the game, where the Warriors had a chance to stack their first three-game road winning streak of the season. However, the Warriors couldn’t eclipse 88-points in a loss to Brooklyn.
Finally, the most subtle, yet most intriguing headline was former Warrior Kevin Durant reuniting with his Golden State teammates. Stephen Curry and Durant are dealing with long-term injuries, sidelining both for the game.
Yet, after the final buzzer, the duo made time to reunite. Along the sideline, Curry and Durant embraced each other with a long hug.
Kevin Durant & Steph Curry hug after the game, so many memories pic.twitter.com/9L9ndAfais
— Chris Montano (@gswchris) February 6, 2020
According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Curry and Durant spent around five minutes chatting after the game ended.
Kevin Durant and Steph Curry having a 5+ minute postgame conversation in Brooklyn.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 6, 2020
Along with Curry, Durant met with several members of the Warriors after the game, including former teammate Draymond Green.
After the Nets beat the Warriors 129-88, Kevin Durant shared an extended embrace with his former teammates Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. He also had hugs for the Warriors coaches and other players. Well after the final buzzer, Durant and Curry lingered on the court chatting.
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) February 6, 2020
Durant joined Golden State for three seasons prior to signing with Brooklyn. As a member of the Warriors, Durant won three championships and two NBA Finals Most Valuable Player trophies.