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The NBA star, now playing for the Phoenix Suns, grew up in the area in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, not far from the team’s home stadium. Durant took in practice on the hottest day of the year so far from the suites atop the newly constructed bleachers on the sideline and was followed out by a group of fans, many taking photos or video and yelling, “KD!” “It’s great to have KD here,” coach Ron Rivera said after practice. “I know he’s a local guy. I know how much of a Washington Redskins/Commanders fan he is. Great to have his support.”

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Tim Reynolds: Steve Clifford has sought ideas and counsel during the shutdown from Steve Nash, Ron Rivera, Steve Wilks and others. (Translated: The Magic are going to be really, really good at passing and tackling at Disney.)

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Another one of the nominees, Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, called Curry out on his support for Torrey Smith. Curry is a longtime Panthers fan who cheered on the team at the Super Bowl. Head coach Ron Rivera has even said of Curry: "He's been in our locker room before, he's been to practices, he's come to training camp before. He's welcome." But Curry chose to ask his fans to support his friend Smith instead of Olsen.

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