Feb 26, 2012; Orlando, FL, USA; Eastern Conference center Dwight Howard (12) of the Orlando Magic grabs a loose ball in front of Western Conference forward Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder (35) in the first quarter in the 2012 NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Legend Dwight Howard Reacts To Viral Kevin Durant Video

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | Last updated Jun 5, 2024 7:07 PM ET

Kevin Durant is one of the greatest players in NBA history.

Recently, the superstar forward was seen at a nightclub and the clip went viral because instead of dancing he was practicing his jump shot (h/t ESPN, @2swiftttt).

There were 500,000 likes on ESPN's video.

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At one point, Howard was the best center in the NBA, and the prime of his career was during Durant's first seven seasons in the league.

They were All-Stars in five of the same seasons.

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Howard most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he was in his third stint with the Los Angeles Lakers.

In addition to Los Angeles, the eight-time All-Star also spent time with the Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers over 18 seasons.

His career averages were 15.7 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.8 blocks per contest while shooting 58.7% from the field in 1,242 regular season games.

He helped the Lakers win the 2020 title.

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As for Durant, he just finished up his second season with the Phoenix Suns.

At 35, he is still among the 15 best players in the league and averaged 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 52.3% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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