As a star player for the Oklahoma City Thunder at the time, Durant helped orchestrate an incredible comeback against the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder, down 0-2, clawed back to win four straight games, clinching the series 4-2 and securing their first trip to the NBA Finals.

The San Antonio Spurs are turning heads this NBA season with a revitalized mindset and competitive edge. With star players like Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson leading the charge, the Spurs are no longer the team that endured an 18-game losing streak.

Kevin Durant is a player who has had numerous battles in the NBA playoffs. An 18-year veteran of the game, Durant has reached the top of the mountain a few times.

Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies can’t prepare for the unique skills of Spurs big Victor Wembanyama. On Friday, the team will just have to 'go through it' again.

We’ve reached the midway point of the season which means it’s time for another tier check-in, where there’s two teams breaking away up top.

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Oh the good old days when Kevin Durant was still leading his beloved Thunder to deep playoff runs -- most notably in 2012.

He takes the helm of ACS as it expands its field operations, customer service, and spay and neuter staff to respond to heightening complaints over animal safety and animal welfare problems in San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO — It's only been a few weeks since Jonathan Gary started as the new director of San Antonio's Animal Care Services. He comes from Oklahoma City where he served as the animal welfare superintendent, a similar role, except from managing 70 people, he will now manage over 200.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama reacts about the family he gave a game-worn jersey to is deciding to sell it.

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Remember how much time we — and I am part of that “we” — spent in the past year talking about whether Donovan Mitchell wanted to re-sign with this team? When he did, we asked if that would mean a Darius Garland trade?