“Wish you were here”- Amidst trade rumors Kevin Durant pays emotional tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant

As speculations regarding NBA legend Kevin Durant’s trade have only been going around in circles, the legend took a moment and honored his idol, and one of the most famous NBA stars, Kobe Bryant.

Durant shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, even as his future looks uncertain, he pointed out how important players like Bryant have been in his career and how he will continue the legacy they have created in basketball.

A heartfelt moment for Kobe Bryant by Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant is in the middle of several trade rumors surrounding his next big step in the NBA. However, the star player paused for a moment, to think about his idol, Kobe Bryant. He shared a throwback photo from his rookie days with Bryant, where he wrote, “Always hackin man…wish you were here been.”The post was nostalgic and emotional, coming from a friend, who has been uncertain about his career trajectory in the middle of various trade rumors, but being able to pause and think about one of his closest teammates is precious Once in 2015, Durant called Kobe their Michael Jordan. He had said, “I idolized Kobe…he was our Michael Jordan.”

Trade rumors surround Kevin Durant

NBA legend Kevin Durant has been amidst the ongoing trade rumors that have been leading all headlines.

Speculations have been growing pretty much every day, with Phoenix Sun’s demands and expectations.

As per ESPN reporter Tim Bontemps, Kevin Durant trade is not expected to involve as many picks as the Grizzlies received for Desmond Bane. He wrote, “In speaking with several sources Sunday in the wake of the Bane deal, the universal belief is that any draft packages going to Phoenix in a Durant deal likely won’t surpass the haul of draft picks coming to Memphis for Bane, who hasn’t yet made an All-Star team.”Also Read: Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant Sends Subtle 6-Word Reaction To Desmond Bane’s Trade To Orlando Magic