Kevin Durant Perfectly Handled Being Asked for Go-To Line When Sliding Into DMs

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During his press conference Saturday ahead of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant was asked to share his go-to line when “sliding into somebody’s DMs” on social media.
Only at NBA All-Star weekend.
“Who gave this guy a mic?” Durant said while laughing. “Say that again?”
“If you’re trying to slide into someone’s DMs, what’s your line?” the reporter asked.
“‘Hi,’” Durant responded. “That’s it.”
Kevin Durant: “Who gave this guy a mic?”
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 17, 2024
Reporter: “You’re trying to slide into someone’s DM’s. What’s your line?”
KD: “Hi.” 😅
(via @JerryDonatien) pic.twitter.com/auUsFlLQfS
Durant will appear in his 14th NBA All-Star Game when the event tips off Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
He is set to start for the Western Conference along with LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić.

Tom Dierberger is a staff writer and editor on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He joined SI in November 2023 after stints at FOX Sports, Bally Sports and NBC Sports. Dierberger has a bachelor's in communication from St. John's University. In his spare time, he can be seen throwing out his arm while playing fetch with his dog, Walter B. Boy.
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