Finally, it happened. Everyone wanted to know what was going to happen when Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant took the floor as teammates during the NBA All-Star Game.
Early on in the first quarter, we got the answer: the former teammates were going to pair up for a sick alley-oop. It was awesome, not only because it’s cool to watch them put aside their beef for a moment because of a basketball game, but because it was reiminiscent of some of their best moments in Oklahoma City when they were arguably the best 1-2 punch in the NBA.
Kevin Durant to Russell Westbrook alley-oop pic.twitter.com/q5JRVNGcP0
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) February 20, 2017
After it happened, the basketball world lost its collective mind. And who could blame them? The beef between these two is so weird that it’s great to remember that they were best friends for years.
KD to Westbrook alley oop = "you want something from the store?" after an argument
— Michael Importer Jr. (@Mariannoo) February 20, 2017
Now that KD and Russ are best friends we need Draymond to start a feud with Gordon Hayward for no reason
— Eric Freeman (@freemaneric) February 20, 2017
when durant passes to westbrook pic.twitter.com/YxC5Rnirfg
— The Crossover (@TheCrossover) February 20, 2017
Steve Kerr now plucks Durant out of the game. It was clear the team/Kerr wanted to get them that moment to ease tension.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/Trende19/status/833492316769943552
Westbrook to Durant to Westbrook, give and go. Like old times, and all is right with the world.
— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) February 20, 2017
Russ to KD to Russ for the oop…they’re friends again!
— Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill) February 20, 2017
Westbrook and KD on the floor at the same time. You sly dog you, Kerr!
— Adena Jones (@adena_andrews) February 20, 2017
KD-to-Russ, and 1,000 doves are released into the air
— Dan Devine (@YourManDevine) February 20, 2017
anyone who has ever briefly gotten back together with an ex knows that alley oop MEANT NOTHING
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) February 20, 2017
It was so much fun that even the bench for the Western Conference decided to have some fun with the moment
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook on the floor together, so far … Give and go between the two. Yes, the #West bench began applauding. pic.twitter.com/Hg8Axwkvsa
— A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) February 20, 2017
Boogie Cousins was leading the impromptu group cheers for KD&Russ during this West timeout
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) February 20, 2017
Bench mockingly celebrated, too.
— Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) February 20, 2017
As one person pointed out, though, watching Durant set up Westbrook was never really something people were curious about. Really, it’s about whether this will be reciprocated by Oklahoma City’s superstar.
Bruh, KD passing to Russ ain’t the story.
Russ (if ever) passing to KD is the story.
— Eddie Maisonet, III (@edthesportsfan) February 20, 2017
Let’s end by checking in on the Thunder’s SB Nation site, which reacted to this moment like all of us.
Crying
— Welcome To Loud City (@WTLC) February 20, 2017
Basketball really rules.
