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Teen Vogue on KD’s style: “After carrying a backpack to nearly every post-game interview since 2011, the 24-year-old ignited such a trend that Nike launched a collection of KD backpacks. “It’s time to move on,” Durant now says of his former staple. He presently favors geek-chic glasses in eye-catching hues. (Though they’re prescription, he doesn’t wear contacts on the court. “I’ve been playing basketball my whole life,” he explains. “I know where the three-point line is, where the hoop is. I don’t know if I could play blind, but I’ll sure try one day.”) While most of his clothes are custom-made due to his height, he maintains his fashion cred by buying off-the-rack Comme des Garçons T-shirts, Balmain jackets, and Givenchy henleys.”

J.A. Adande of ESPN.com on KD :  ”At times, he tries a little too hard to make sure his teammates stay involved. It’s a noble goal, but sometimes the playoffs call for superstars to be selfish and take over games on their own. Shoot first, make the necessary accommodations later, as Michael Jordan once did by offering a postgame apology to Tex Winter for abandoning Winter’s beloved offense: “Sorry about your triangle.” Last year, Durant played two NBA Finals games in which he attempted only 19 field goals. That’s his regular-season average. The playoffs aren’t about maintaining regular-season averages. In Durant’s case, it should be about duplicating his All-Star numbers. In other words, playing up to the special attributes that got him to Houston in the first place.” Keep Reading…

Ken Berger of CBSSports.com: “The Thunder are listening to offers for backup point guard Eric Maynor, who is eager for more playing time. Maynor will be a restricted free agent this summer. Utah needs a backup point guard and would be a good fit, but sources say the Jazz front office is consumed with the dilemma of whether to trade Jefferson or Paul Millsap.”

KD ranked Russ as his most stylish of All-Star Weekend: ”I see Russell every single day, and I love his style. He’s off the wall with the shirts, everyone knows that. But the best thing about him is that he doesn’t have a stylist. It’s crazy. He just has a really good eye. And he didn’t disappoint this weekend. You saw every side of him, from camo suit pants to Air Jordans.” Keep Reading…

Via the AP: “The pop star was shown a video of Oklahoma City All-Star Russell Westbrook singing along to her hit “Die Young” before a recent game against the Mavericks. “It was the cutest, hottest thing ever to see a basketball player doing that to my song,” Ke$ha said. Told that Westbrook is known as one of the NBA’s most fashionable players because of his unique ensembles, Ke$ha wasn’t surprised. “I’m sure he is, if he likes my music then he must have good taste,” she said with a giggle. Westbrook isn’t the only NBA player who has taken a liking to Ke$ha’s tunes. She’s also been alerted to other video clips of ballers enjoying her work. “Lots of basketball players like to dance around to my songs, so it’s made me more and more of a fan,” she said.”

KD writing style for GQ: Dear Houston… All-Star weekend, style wise, is one great show. Outfits have been picked out for months for some celebs and industry folks. We are all competitive by nature, so in a cool way everyone is trying to out do everyone else. And that’s good—look at LeBron and Melo last night at Jordan’s 50th BDay party, they killed it. But, I always try to remember to not get too amped on big events and try to dress outside my natural self. People always say, “Their best and brightest.” But sometimes—a lot of the time—your best isn’t your brightest. You don’t have to wear crazy prints and colors just because you know Russell or Kanye does. I choose inspiration over imitation every time. I see what some guys are wearing and I take out bits and pieces and apply them to what I do. But you have to be yourself. D. Wade is stylish because he’s himself. Russ, CP, all those guys. Some folks this weekend are trying to “out do” the big named players and celebs but remember you always have to ask yourself this, and only this: do you like what you have on? Yes? Cool. No? Go change. There’s still time. See yall tonight at the dunk contest.” Keep Reading…