Golden State Warriors icon Kevin Durant is back in the Bay. The Phoenix Suns face the Warriors on opening night at the Chase Center, 50 months after the two-time Finals MVP moved to the Brooklyn Nets for $164,000,000 in 2019. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expects a crowded Chase Center to welcome the former Warrior against Stephen Curry and Co.

Kevin Durant was absent when the Warriors started their 2016 run of success. He and Stephen Curry won two titles, and his inclusion started the NBA super-team. KD signed a $164,000,000, four-year agreement with the Nets in July 2019, trading D’Angelo Russell to the Warriors.

Steve Kerr anticipates a standout fan response when KD returns.

Four years have passed since Kevin Durant left the Warriors. The two-time Finals MVP only played against his previous club at the Chase Center once in four years, in February 2021. At the height of the COVID-19 epidemic, the arena was empty of spectators for safety reasons.

When their former top player comes to play against them, the Warriors will welcome him. The current Phoenix Suns player may anticipate a crowded venue to see their two-time champion return this season.

KD last played the Warriors at the Chase Center in front of an empty arena because to COVID-19 limitations. Now that the epidemic is over, the Dubs fans may welcome Slim Reaper back to his old venue.

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant will start the season fired up.

The Phoenix Suns seem to be a stronger championship contender this season. The Suns added Bradley Beal from the Washington Warriors to their Big Three. Teaming up Beal, Durant, and Booker will produce some of the league’s best shooters.

In contrast, the Warriors added star point guard Chris Paul this summer. CP3’s acquisition makes championship competition likely, but his starting lineup spot is still unclear.

Given Stephen Curry and Draymond Green’s past conflicts with Paul, emotions might rise on the floor if the Dubs don’t gel with their new recruit.