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Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant had a hilarious response to Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs mimicking a classic pregame KD warm-up during his touchdown celebration on Saturday night.
After the Commanders upset Gibbs and the Lions 45-31 to reach the NFC Championship Game, Durant clapped back at Gibbs:
Gibbs’ dance came after he scored a touchdown in the first quarter of the Commanders’ playoff game on the road against the Detroit Lions.
The dance in question came just before the Warriors ran out of the tunnel during Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals. Perhaps it was good luck, as the Warriors won that game against the Cleveland Cavaliers to secure the NBA Finals title. Durant posted 39 points, six rebounds and five assists in the victory and grabbed the Finals MVP for the Warriors.
Durant, a native of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, has long been vocal in his support of the Washington Commanders. Ahead of the Suns’ 125-121 victory over the Detroit Pistons, Durant arrived at the arena wearing a jersey of current Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr.
Robinson entered Saturdays game with 799 yards on the season with eight touchdowns on 187 carries. The former third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft has had a standout year with the Commanders, catching the attention of NBA veteran Durant in the process.
Ahead of Saturday’s matchup, Durant predicted a 24-21 Commanders win.
“I got high expectations for us to go out there and play a great brand of Commander football,” Durant told reporters on Thursday. “That’s a good thing to say: we got an identity. I feel like we got an identity as a football team. We didn’t have that for a long time. I’m excited, it’s going to be a fun game. … Rooting for the guys to get it done.”
If the Commanders win, it will be their first divisional playoff victory since 1991, when they went on to win the Super Bowl against the Buffalo Bills. Durant was just two years old at the time.
Kevin Durant Reacts to Jahmyr Gibbs’ Troll with Viral TD for Lions vs. Commanders
During the recent game between the Detroit Lions and the Washington Commanders, rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs made a splash with a viral touchdown that left fans and players alike in awe. As Gibbs broke free for a long touchdown run, he couldn’t resist taunting the opposing team with a playful gesture.
One player who took notice of Gibbs’ antics was NBA superstar Kevin Durant. The Brooklyn Nets forward, known for his social media presence and love of sports, shared his reaction to Gibbs’ troll on Twitter.
“Jahmyr Gibbs out here clowning on the field Love to see the young guys having fun and bringing that energy! #NFLTwitter #LionsVsCommanders,” Durant tweeted.
Gibbs’ touchdown and subsequent celebration quickly went viral, with fans and analysts praising the rookie for his skill and swagger on the field. The play also sparked a debate among football fans about the line between sportsmanship and showmanship in professional sports.
As the Lions went on to secure a victory over the Commanders, Gibbs’ touchdown and Durant’s reaction added an extra layer of excitement to an already thrilling game. With talent and personality like Gibbs’, it’s clear that he has a bright future ahead of him in the NFL.
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