NBA superstar showed up at a charity softball game

Everything NBA superstar Kevin Durant has done this summer has been heavily scrutinized, given his desire to leave the Brooklyn Nets.

Talks regarding his possible home for the upcoming season have gone cold despite the ultimatum he gave the owner, Joe Tsai. Given the fact that Durant asked for Sean Marks and Steve Nash to be fired, it is difficult to imagine the forward being retained by the Nets.

Amidst the ongoing KD trade saga, the two-time NBA champion was spotted enjoying a softball game in Portland.

Durant played in a charity softball game organized by his former teammate Mike James. The video that surfaced online just showed him meeting people on the field and getting ready for the game, but there’s no footage of him hitting or pitching.

KD made a stop in Portland to play in a charity softball game

Man of the people

KD made a stop in Portland to play in a charity softball game Man of the people 🙌(via capturedbymatt_/IG) https://t.co/I0ARXcj7SA

Kevin Durant has been a part of celebrity softball games in the past as well, including an appearance at Safeco Field in Seattle in 2015.

However, despite his interest in softball and the rumors surrounding his trade – it is unlikely that he will follow in Michael Jordan’s footsteps and have a professional career in another sport.

KD is still playing at an exceptional level individually, given that he averaged 29.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.4 assists in 55 games last season. The fact that he arguably wasted two seasons in Brooklyn – despite the strong squads he was part of – is probably why he wants a new franchise. Durant will enter his 15th NBA season in October and will be hoping to add more championships to his kitty before finally hanging up his boots.

As things stand, there have been inquiries but no offers from any team since the Boston Celtics’ offer for the player was rejected. The Nets were keen on getting Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum in exchange for Kevin Durant. However, like most teams, the Celtics did not want to give up on what they’ve built over the past few years.

Will Kevin Durant possibly team-up with Damian Lillard for a shot at a third NBA title?

Almost every NBA team with at least one superstar has been linked with Kevin Durant this summer, and the Portland Trail Blazers are no exception. Although Damian Lillard’s two-year contract extension worth nearly $122 million makes Portland a complicated option, it does seem like an interesting proposition.

Durant has been criticized for choosing the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns while announcing his desire to leave the Nets. Both teams have considerably strong squads, and adding Durant to the mix would arguably make the NBA title run easier. However, that won’t be the case with the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA superstar showed up at a charity softball game

Will Kevin Durant possibly team-up with Damian Lillard for a shot at a third NBA title?

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