We caught a glimpse of that side of Durant in the Court of Gold Netflix documentary about the 2024 USA Basketball team. Durant was visibly emotional while talking about playing on the Olympic stage in Paris over the summer. He opened up about what that all meant to him.

Kevin Durant loves ball. So much so that it brought him to tears when talking about his love for Olympic competition.

The superstar's "Court of Gold" interview showed a sentiment of responsibility to the game that may be a fading light in future generations

NBA superstar Kevin Durant said hockey is more aggressive, and "the loyalty aspect is there" regarding the NHL's star players.

Say what you want about Kevin Durant, but one thing is for sure — he loves the game of basketball. Whether it’s coming to tears when talking about competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, or engaging in thoughtful discussions about the state of the NBA with reporters,

At a time when the NBA is under constant attack for putting forth a subpar product, specifically the All-Star Weekend, one of the league's best players may have done even more damage. Kevin Durant has urged disgruntled fans to watch the NHL instead of the NBA,