Angel Reese Reacts Strongly to Kevin Durant’s Emotional Reflection
Kevin Durant’s heartfelt reflection on his basketball journey has captivated the NBA world. In a newly released promo clip for Court of Gold, a Netflix miniseries chronicling the behind-the-scenes moments of the men’s basketball competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the two-time NBA Finals MVP opened up about his deep love for the game and the profound impact it has had on his life.
“I come from a neighborhood where people don’t even talk to each other,” Durant shared in the emotional clip. “There’s so much hate in the world. But when people can laugh and joke over a game of basketball, that’s cool to me. It gets me emotional, dawg.”
Durant is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball history. As USA Basketball’s all-time leading scorer, he has delivered some of the most dominant performances on the international stage. Ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Durant had already solidified his legacy, leading Team USA to gold in Tokyo while playing for the Brooklyn Nets.
In the clip, he continued to express gratitude for the game that changed his life, acknowledging how basketball lifted his family from hardship.
“The game saved my life,” Durant admitted. “It brought me and my family out of a lot of [expletive]. I’m just grateful for it. Seeing people travel long distances to watch their favorite players in the Olympics, spending their money, bringing their whole family—it’s just dope to me.”
His raw and emotional words quickly resonated across social media, sparking reactions from both the NBA and WNBA communities. Among those moved by his reflection was Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her thoughts.
“This hoop mean sum man,” Reese wrote in response to the video.
Like Durant, Reese comes from humble beginnings. Raised in the DMV area, she witnessed her mother’s sacrifices to provide for her and her brother. Both athletes grew up in environments where financial struggles were a reality, but basketball became their escape—a lifeline that propelled them to stardom.
Durant’s story serves as a testament to the power of the game, illustrating how basketball is more than just a sport. For players like him and Reese, it represents opportunity, resilience, and hope.
