<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/warriors-legends-stephen-curry-kevin-durant-make-barack-obamas-all-time-starting-5');   ga('set', 'title', 'Warriors legends Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant make Barack Obama’s all-time starting 5');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Warriors-news-Stephen-Curry-Kevin-Durant-make-Barack-Obamas-all-time-starting-5.jpg"></figure><h1>Warriors legends Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant make Barack Obama’s all-time starting 5</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-15T08:14:04-07:00">October 15th, 8:14am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-16T05:50:29-07:00">October 16th, 5:50am</time><address><a href="http://designsux.com">Burtland Dixon</a>As an avid enthusiast of entertainment, Burtland Dixon is a passionate individual who revels in the magic of movies, sports, music, and pop culture. Whether it's catching the latest blockbuster, watching the marquee matchup of the week, attending live concerts, or getting immersed in the world of gaming, Burtland finds joy in all forms of entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Celebrity</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>An ongoing debate in basketball circles revolves around the ultimate NBA starting five. Recently, former President Barack Obama added fuel to the fire by unveiling his own all-time lineup during his appearance on Netflix’s docuseries “<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-jimmy-butlers-emo-media-day-behind-the-scenes-look-on-starting-5">Starting 5</a>.” The list <a href="https://www.complex.com/sports/a/treyalston/barack-obama-nba-starting-five" rel="noopener">includes legendary players Michael Jordan</a>, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Kevin Durant, Complex reports.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">From one basketball fan to the next, I hope you enjoy <a href="https://twitter.com/HGMedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HGMedia</a>‘s docuseries – Starting 5 – which is streaming now on <a href="https://twitter.com/netflix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Netflix</a>.</p><p>And if you were ever wondering which players I’d have in my starting five – take a look! <a href="https://t.co/Vet3Zz68Fr">pic.twitter.com/Vet3Zz68Fr</a></p><p>— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1845503860296778159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Obama’s selection reflects not only his personal preferences but also a deep understanding of the game’s evolution. Starting with the shooting guard position, Obama wasted no time declaring, “I’m from Chicago. So MJ, Michael Jordan, at shooting guard.” It’s no surprise, given Jordan’s immense impact on basketball and his storied career with the Chicago Bulls.</p><p>Next, Obama highlighted LeBron James’ versatility by positioning him as a point forward. “He’d be bringing up the ball and distributing,” Obama explained, recognizing James’ unique ability to play multiple roles on the court. Following that, Obama included Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. “I want a little shooting and a little flair,” Obama stated, emphasizing Curry’s status as the greatest shooter of all time. In the modern era of basketball, Curry’s three-point shooting revolutionized the game, making him a vital part of Obama’s lineup.</p><p>At center, Obama chose Hakeem Olajuwon, the Hall of Fame player known for his exceptional skills and defensive prowess. “He was such an amazing athlete,” Obama noted, reinforcing Olajuwon’s capability to anchor a team both offensively and defensively. With an average of 21.8 points and 11.1 rebounds throughout his career, Olajuwon’s resume speaks volumes.</p><p>The final selection for Obama’s all-time starting five, Kevin Durant, generated considerable interest. Obama called Durant “the most efficient effective scorer in the history of basketball.” This recognition of Durant’s scoring ability is well-deserved, as he consistently ranks among the top scorers in NBA history. By choosing Durant, Barack Obama demonstrated his appreciation for a player whose skill set fits seamlessly alongside the other greats on his list.</p><h2>A Blend of Eras</h2><p>Obama’s lineup features a diverse range of players, each representing different eras of the game. This mix not only showcases individual talents but also highlights how the game has evolved over time. While Michael Jordan’s legacy remains untouchable, the inclusion of modern stars like Curry and Durant signals an appreciation for how today’s game continues to grow.</p><p>Fans might debate the merits of other potential candidates for the all-time starting five. Names like Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Shaquille O’Neal come to mind, particularly for the center position. Yet, Obama’s selection of Olajuwon reveals a keen understanding of how various skill sets translate across different styles of play.</p><p>As the docuseries “Starting 5” gains traction, the basketball community eagerly engages in discussions surrounding Obama’s choices. Whether it’s the playful banter between Anthony Edwards and Jayson Tatum showcased in the series or the historical significance of Obama’s lineup, one thing is clear: the love for basketball transcends time and continues to spark lively debates among fans and analysts alike.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Warriors legends Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant make Barack Obama’s all-time starting 5

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/lakers-news-lebron-james-response-joining-steph-curry-kevin-durant-team-usa');   ga('set', 'title', 'LeBron James’ 4-word response to joining Steph Curry, Kevin Durant on Team USA');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lakers-news-LeBrons-James-4-word-response-to-joining-Steph-Curry-Kevin-Durant.jpg"></figure><h1>LeBron James’ 4-word response to joining Steph Curry, Kevin Durant on Team USA</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-14T14:00:40-07:00">October 14th, 2:00pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-14T14:08:44-07:00">October 14th, 2:08pm</time><address><a>Christopher Smith</a>Christopher Smith is an associate editor covering a variety of sports with a beat focus on the Chicago Sky for ClutchPoints. The Aurora, Illinois native earned a degree in philosophy from Creighton University, where he also competed as a Division 1 Cross Country runner.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Lakers are inching closer to the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. Of course, one of the biggest parts of LA’s success is veteran forward LeBron James. James will begin his 22nd season with great energy. However, before his next campaign, James raved about the opportunity he had to play alongside Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant and Golden State Warriors legend Steph Curry on Team USA.</p><p>James, Curry, and Durant helped lead Team USA to their fourth straight gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Each star played a pivotal role in the team’s success with no shortage of clutch moments. James <a href="https://x.com/mcten/status/1845905435712262435?s=46" rel="noopener">spoke about the firepower of having such talent</a> on the squad, beginning with a four-word response during a post-practice Lakers media availability on Monday.</p><p>“How do you lose?” James said, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.</p><p>“Should’ve, could’ve, would’ve, but we didn’t. You have myself, [Kevin Durant], and [Steph Curry], you have that type of firepower at any moment… We all got our opportunities. You see what Steph did in the gold medal game. You see what he was doing in the semifinals. You see what KD was doing when he came back from his injury, and I was able to sprinkle my moments in throughout the entire summer. But I mean, how do you lose when you have three of the best players to play the game of basketball in this league.”</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/olympics-news-stephen-curry-storybook-tale-closing-out-france">Steph Curry moment</a> LeBron James referenced was when he scored 60 points over his final two games with Team USA to help the squad to victory. Furthermore, Kevin Durant injured his calf before training camp but returned as a reliable offensive threat.</p><p>The trio of superstars helped make Team USA proud, but now, each will embark on another journey to win a championship in 2025. Can LeBron James and the Lakers overcome stout opposition and make it happen?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

LeBron James’ 4-word response to joining Steph Curry, Kevin Durant on Team USA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/suns-news-kevin-durant-puts-online-dummies-full-blast');   ga('set', 'title', 'Suns’ Kevin Durant puts ‘online dummies’ on full blast');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Suns-news-Kevin-Durant-puts-online-dummies-on-full-blast.jpg"></figure><h1>Suns’ Kevin Durant puts ‘online dummies’ on full blast</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-14T10:11:30-07:00">October 14th, 10:11am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-14T10:11:30-07:00">October 14th, 10:11am</time><address><a>Josue Pavon</a>Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant rarely shies away from smoke on social media. The outspoken superstar is known to put NBA players and fans alike in their place when he deems it necessary. The Suns head into the upcoming season with underwhelming expectations, except for <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/suns-news-kendrick-perkins-phoenix-championship-dark-horse">Kendrick Perkins, who labeled the 2024-25 Suns his darkhorse</a> championship contender for the forthcoming season. However, that didn’t prevent Durant from <a href="https://x.com/KDTrey5/status/1845842014925111790" rel="noopener">calling out</a> online “dummies” on his X, formerly known as Twitter, platform.</p><p>“Sometimes I wake up and look at TheNBACentel comments just to truly see how many dummies come online thinking that they have high iq,” Durant said. “Good morning.”</p><p>Durant’s vitriol didn’t stop there. When someone replied to KD’s post, calling the 16-time All-Star “bitter” while helping TheNBACentel’s parody account increase engagement by acknowledging its content, Durant <a href="https://x.com/KDTrey5/status/1845849577913733139" rel="noopener">lashed back</a> at the social media user.</p><p>“I must’ve made this dude mad 8 years ago, and he’s still in his feelings,” Durant quipped. “The nba season is upon us.”</p><h2><b>Anonymous NBA GM says Kevin Durant, Suns are the team to beat in the West</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Suns-superstar-Kevin-Durant.jpg"><figcaption>David Frerker-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>There is no confirmation as to which post from the parody account Kevin Durant was alluding to in his initial comments on social media, as there was no mention of Durant or the Suns in any of their posts beforehand. While many have overlooked Phoenix’s offseason additions as significant, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kendrick-perkins-gets-shredded-bizarre-mason-plumlee-suns-take">other NBA analysts keep an eye on the Suns</a>. In an attempt to perhaps bait KD into a reaction, the NBACentel account posted a quote from an anonymous NBA GM, NBA insider Mark Medina, naming the Suns <a href="https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-i-go-boston-celtics-they-deserve-favorites-nba-executives-2025-champions-west-contenders-exclusive?utm_content=buffer18f62&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter.com&amp;utm_campaign=buffer" rel="noopener">the best team in the Western Conference</a>.</p><p>“The team to beat in the West is Phoenix, believe it or not. I think their top-end talent is just ready to make a move,” Medina said. “KD [Kevin Durant] and Book [Devin Booker] are really, really good. They had an outlier year last year with trying to get everything working together. I think [Mike] Budenholzer and Tyus Jones are great additions. I think they will figure out a way to use some draft compensation and [Jusuf] Nurkić contract to get even better [in a trade].”</p><p>It’ll be interesting to see how the Suns fare against the returning Western Conference champion Mavericks, the Timberwolves, the Thunder, and the rest of the conference’s upper-echelon teams.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Suns’ Kevin Durant puts ‘online dummies’ on full blast

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/texas-football-news-kevin-durant-drops-mic-oklahoma-red-river-rivalry-game');   ga('set', 'title', 'Kevin Durant drops mic on Oklahoma after Red River Rivalry game');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Texas-football-players-tackle-Oklahoma-player.jpg"><figcaption>© Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Kevin Durant drops mic on Oklahoma after Red River Rivalry game</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-13T06:29:46-07:00">October 13th, 6:29am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-13T06:30:15-07:00">October 13th, 6:30am</time><address><a>Benjamin Adducchio</a>Benjamin Adducchio is a journalist and writer with more than a decade of experience in covering sports news. Ben is a passionate sports fan who loves college football, basketball, and the New York Yankees.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NCAA Football</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Texas football <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/matthew-mcconaughey-reacts-to-texas-football-win">got a big win</a> over Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry game on Saturday. Former Texas star Kevin Durant had some words to the Sooners after the victory, and those words were absolutely savage.</p><p>“<a href="https://x.com/KDTrey5/status/1845266272189071853" rel="noopener">OU?? FOH</a>,” Durant posted to X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Texas defeated Oklahoma in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/texas-football-news-4-word-message-after-oklahoma-takedown">a powerful performance</a>, 34-3, to justify their no. 1 overall ranking. The Longhorns forced several turnovers that quickly turned into points for the Texas offense.</p><p>Texas is now 6-0 on the season and in the driver’s seat to make the SEC championship game. Oklahoma fell to 4-2 with the disappointing loss, in a game that they actually led 3-0 at one point.</p><p>Durant played for Texas for one season, back in 2006-2007. He left the school for the NBA after one year, playing for former Longhorns coach Rick Barnes. Durant frequently shows his support for Texas athletics since his departure.</p><p>During his one season with the Longhorns, Durant finished as the Big 12 Player of the Year. He also has number retired by Texas.</p><h2>Texas football looks every bit as good as their ranking</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Texas-football-takes-the-2024-Red-River-Rivalry-against-Oklahoma-football.jpg"><figcaption>© SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Texas is giving Durant and other Longhorns fans quite a show. The squad is undefeated in its first SEC season, and ranked no. 1 in the country. The team looks like they haven’t lost a step since transitioning from the Big 12 to its new conference.</p><p>Texas is posting some incredible offensive performances, despite using two different quarterbacks this year. Veteran Quinn Ewers is the starter, but he got hurt earlier this year. That allowed young prospect and legacy player Arch Manning to step in for the team. Manning looked impressive, especially in a win over UTSA where <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/texas-football-news-steve-sarkisian-arch-manning-luxury-take-quinn-ewers-absence">he accounted for five touchdowns</a>.</p><p>The offense looked just as good as advertised against Oklahoma. Texas scored 21 points in the second quarter alone. Following the game, Texas players planted a Longhorns flag on the field atop a Baker Mayfield Oklahoma jersey. It was a move just as savage as Durant’s social media post.</p><p>The Longhorns made the College Football Playoff in 2023, and look to return again this season. Texas lost in a semi-final game to Washington, in a close contest. The 2024 team may be even better, as it has reached the no. 1 ranking in the country for the first time in several years.</p><p>Durant and Texas football fans will surely be cheering the team on, when the squad<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/texas-footballs-steve-sarkisian-issues-challenge-ahead-of-georgia-clash"> plays its next game</a> against Georgia. That conference showdown between two likely top 5 teams is on October 19 in Austin.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kevin Durant drops mic on Oklahoma after Red River Rivalry game

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Having previously worked in the nonprofit and legal sectors, he decided to pursue his true love of writing with ClutchPoints. Dominik's hobbies include painting, cooking food, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and always having a laugh. His main focus areas are UFC coverage and all things sneakers.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Phoenix Suns’ star Kevin Durant has been one of the most influential basketball stars of our generation and has made a massive impact with sponsor Nike through his soon-to-be 18 signature sneakers within their basketball line. None may have been more influential, however, than the Nike KD 4 and come next year, we’ll see a first-time colorway on the iconic silhouette.</p><p><i><b>Check our <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sneakers">Sneakers news</a> for more upcoming releases and breaking content!</b></i></p><p>The Nike KD 4 first released in December 2011 and marked a huge leap in growth for Durant’s signature line. Kevin Durant averaged 28 points and led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first-ever NBA Finals, so his quick takeover of the league could have had something to do with it.</p><p>Releasing in numerous colorways throughout the early 2010’s, the Nike KD 4 has seen a resurrection in today’s age as Nike works to bring back some of their classic basketball models. We’ll see a “Hyper Royal” colorway don the sneakers for the first time ever.</p><h2>Nike KD 4 “Hyper Royal”</h2><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">FIRST LOOK: Nike KD 4 "Hyper Royal" 💙</p><p>MORE INFO:  <a href="https://t.co/QwAy2HctxE">https://t.co/QwAy2HctxE</a> <a href="https://t.co/oe7WDMHR9q">pic.twitter.com/oe7WDMHR9q</a></p><p>— Sneaker Bar Detroit (@SBDetroit) <a href="https://twitter.com/SBDetroit/status/1844077092591501677?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>While yet to be officially confirmed, the “Hyper Royal” colorway is set to feature a vibrant blue, metallic hue over the upper of the classic sneakers. The shoes will feature a white mesh underlay to complement the patented white strap across the mid foot. A gradient white-to-blue effect is featured on the midsole and fades into the Hyper Royal outsole.</p><p>Finer details reveal a scaled pattern across the toebox as well as raised jewel textures throughout both Nike Swooshes. Both logos will feature a gold trim, creating a nice balance of counteracting colors throughout this pair. It’s safe to say Nike did a fine job with these and they should increase in popularity given the rare nature of the shoes themselves.</p><p>There’s still no word on an official release from Nike, but expect this pair to drop sometime during the spring of 2025. They’re expected to come with a standard retail tag of $150 and should be made available on <a href="http://nike.com">Nike SNKRS app</a> come release day.</p><p>How many pairs of the Nike KD 4 do you have in your stash?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kevin Durant’s classic Nike KD 4 sees new update

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