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Russell Westbrook Opens Up on Reaction to Kevin Durant Leaving Thunder in 2016

Westbrook started laughing after hearing the news. He couldn't believe that Durant had joined the team they lost to in the 2016 Western Conference Finals. Westbrook recalled his first thoughts, "I'm like, 'This can't be true.' It's like 'Nah, no way he would go to that team.'" Westbrook was deeply hurt by Durant's departure, starting a bitter feud between them.