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Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant was one of the current players selected to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team as one of the league's 75 greatest players, but he will not take part in Sunday's celebration.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Durant will not be in attendance because his grandmother died Sunday morning.
The team will be honored by the NBA during the All-Star Game.
Even though he is out with a knee injury, KD was set to play a significant role in Sunday's festivities. He was the leader in votes for the Eastern Conference and the All-Star Game captain.
He and James picked their teams from the pool of All-Stars. The starting lineup was entered by Jayson Tatum.
The Nets star hasn't played in a while because of an injury.
The NBA will recognize the team during halftime of the game on Sunday. Earth, Wind and Fire will perform their song "Shining Star" at the ceremony.
A resume that includes two championship, two NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, four scoring titles, nine All-NBA selections, and the most Valuable Player award in the history of the NBA, made Kevin Durant a good choice for the team.
He posted a text conversation with his grandmother after a playoff game in which she praised his play and 888-269-5556 888-269-5556 888-269-5556.
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