Kevin Durant's Foul On Bronny James Went Viral In Lakers-Suns Game

Kevin Durant got called for a foul on Bronny James during Thursday's NBA preseason game.
Mar 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts to a play during the third quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Mar 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts to a play during the third quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, the Phoenix Suns hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in Arizona for their final preseason game.

During the fourth quarter, Bronny James made a drive to the basket, and Kevin Durant met him at the rim.

Durant attempted to block his shot, but he was instead called for a foul (and it was upheld following a challenge).

Many fans reacted to the play.

@the_footdoctor: "KD blocking lebron’s son IN a nba game, sounds crazy…"

@blkblonded: "Bronny is really living a MyCareer simulation"

@anthenderson2: "Lmao I know Bronny like wtf did my dad get me into πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚"

@NickCantMiss: "Can’t believe I’m watching KD trying to block Lebrons son"

@BohecaAmwood: "Bronny looks like a grade school kid playing with his dad at the company picnic."

@clipp3rzrock: "This is so crazy to me. Kd blocking Bron….Jr

Damn I’m old πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚"

@resqz: "This is still insane to read 😭😭😭😭 bros really in the league"

Bronny finished his night with four points and two rebounds while shooting 2/4 from the field in 17 minutes of playing time.

The Lakers will play their first game of the regular season on October 22 when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Bronny James
Oct 17, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) in action against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Meanwhile, Durant put up 19 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and one block while shooting 8/13 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.

The Suns will play their first game of the regular season on October 23 when they visit James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers in California.


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Ben Stinar
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Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.