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Tim Capurso

Kevin Durant Hit Gary Payton With Ruthless Line During Trash-Talking Exchange

Durant is averaging 27.1 points per game this season. | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Over the course of his decorated, 17-year NBA career that ultimately landed him in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Gary Payton developed a reputation as a lockdown defender and ruthless trash talker.

The latter characteristic has stuck with the 56-year-old in his retirement, as he was caught on camera trading friendly barbs with Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant from his courtside seat during the club's 130-105 win over the Golden State Warriors.

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