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WATCH: Incredibly Wholesome Interaction Between Kevin Durant and Young Fan

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant got an amazing reaction from this young fan before the Toronto Raptors game

Joey Linn

WATCH: Incredibly Wholesome Interaction Between Kevin Durant and Young Fan
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NBA superstars are often looked up to by young fans, which makes it a very special moment whenever a kid is able to meet their favorite player. For Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, his fanbase is one of the biggest in the entire league, as kids across the globe sport his jersey everywhere he goes.

Whether it was his early days with the Oklahoma City Thunder, his championship seasons with the Golden State Warriors, or this new chapter with the Brooklyn Nets, Durant's fans have stuck with him throughout an incredible Hall-of-Fame career.

With his style of play being so exciting and unique, Durant also attracts newer and younger fans, who are captivated by what they see him do on the court. Always willing to interact with fans before games by signing autographs, taking pictures, and giving high fives, Durant is great with his fans, especially young kids who clearly look up to him.

When walking through the tunnel before Brooklyn's game vs. the Toronto Raptors, Durant gave a high five to a young fan who was sticking his hand out while the superstar forward walked by. While it was a seemingly routine act for Durant, it generated an incredibly wholesome reaction from the young fan, who jumped around with his friends after getting to high five Durant.

It is safe to say that this moment is something that young fan will remember for a long time.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn32@sbcglobal.net Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis, insight, and reporting Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Receiving a media credential during the 2021-22 season, Joey has experience interviewing NBA players, and developing exclusive stories from these interviews. Having appeared on several different NBA podcasts over the last four seasons, Joey is now hosting his own podcast for The Sporting Tribune. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Now graduated, Joey is covering the NBA full-time across multiple platforms. Credentialed by the Clippers, Joey covers the team daily with articles, podcasts, and video breakdowns on YouTube. With four years of sports media experience, Joey provides expert insight and analysis for NBA fans across the league.

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