In February 2023, the NBA was shocked by the news that Kevin Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns.
Fans, members of the media, NBA players, and celebrities reacted to the news on Twitter. Just 14 months later, Kevin Durant's Suns were swept in the first round of the playoffs by Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves.
Let's take a look at the grand occasion of Durant's transfer to the Suns at that time:
ESPN, the Phoenix Suns are about to make a sensational trade to acquire Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Durant wants a move to the Suns, and new owner Matt Ishbia is also trying to get the deal done tonight.
—Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 9, 2023
When LeBron James heard about the trade between Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant!
——GOWIE (@DaKidGowie), FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Ben Simmons: "I think it's scary to play with Durant and Irving. ”
Durant and Irving
- (@JWepp) Feb 9, 2023
I'm gone, leaving the deadline to someone else, but it's necessary for me to do a blog tomorrow!! The madness of the deadline is coming.
—Draymond Green, February 9, 2023
It's all because, to say he's good in the west
——CJ Mugishina 勒姆 (@CJMcCollum) February 9, 2023
If you start using the sun on 2k, the problem comes
——Chet Holmgren (@ChetHolmgren), February 9, 2023
Disgusting world is traded at 1:30 a.m., lol
——库兹(@kylekuzma) February 9, 2023
The script is insane, lol
—Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22), February 9, 2023
Oh my God, Durant went to Omg's place, and the whole league was shaken
– Paul Pearce (@paulpierce34), February 9, 2023
Omygod哈哈
——Furi Qiso Bridges (@mikal_bridges), February 9, 2023
The greatest show on earth!
——韦德, February 9, 2023
Watching Irving and Durant be traded to the Mavericks and Suns, a week ago he said he was fine in the West.
—John (@iam_johnw) February 9, 2023
Phoenix Suns management is trading Kevin Durant and keeping DeAndre Ayton.
—John (@iam_johnw) February 9, 2023
Kevin Durant to Suns ??????
——AD FANATIC (@tywow28), February 9, 2023
Devin Booker knew that Durant was also about to join the Suns after seeing Luka Irving join.
—John (@iam_johnw) February 9, 2023
Kevin Durant is where he is now, all he needs to do is be a real basketball player!
——Shi Mengfeng· A. Shimi (@stephenasmith), 9 Feb 2023
Kevin Durant Kendall Jenner
Leave Ben Simmons to Devin Booker
——Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) February 9, 2023
The Pacific Division now includes LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Chris Paul. The Sacramento Kings lead the division.
——Naitoku (@NateDuncanNBA), February 9, 2023
Congratulations, LeBron: You've got rid of Westbrook! You've added 4 nice new players! But you've added Irving to the Mavericks you're chasing, and you've added Durant to the Suns you've chased. Condolences, LeBron.
——SkipBayless (@RealSkipBayless), February 9, 2023
Durant:
13 x All-Stars
10 x NBA
4-time top scorer
2-time NBA champion
2-time Finals MVP
1 x MVP
Four first-round picks.
——StatMuse (@statmuse), February 9, 2023
Wake up to find that Kevin Durant has been traded to Phoenix.
——穆Di (@EricNMoody) February 9, 2023
Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony left New York with the same number of playoff wins
— Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) February 9, 2023
IMHO, no player in the history of our league has played with as many superstars as Durant
—Mark Jackson-like Burner (@casualtakeking), February 9, 2023
Leonard on Kevin Durant's thoughts on the Suns: "I was told that before I walked in. I just focus on what we have to do.
– Joey Lim (@joeylinn_), February 9, 2023
The Suns' new owner got Durant after only one day at the helm of the team, and you have to respect him
——威廉卢(@william_lou), February 9, 2023
Kevin Durant joined the 73-win Warriors in 2016. Now he joins a Suns team with 64 wins......
Wow.
——Kojin (@LADEig), February 9, 2023