December 22-the Nets beat the Warriors 143-113 at home today. After the game, Nets star Durant was interviewed by the media.
Warriors coach Cole has replaced Popovici as head coach of the U. S. men’s basketball team and will coach the team in 2022-24. Before the game, Cole said he was going to ask Durant today whether he would play for the US men’s basketball team.
Speaking on this topic after the game, Durant said he was open to playing for his country again, but it was too early to make a decision: “it’s too early to say that. I have to think about it.”
Durant played 29 minutes (clocking in three quarters), shooting 9 of 17, 1 of 3, 4 of 4 free throws, 23 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals, plus or minus + 29!