That is because his Phoenix Suns faced the San Antonio Spurs at the University of Texas' Moody Center in Austin. Durant played one season for the Longhorns and was greeted accordi

Chris Paul and Kevin Durant were once teammates in Phoenix for the 2022-23 season after the Suns traded for Durant before the trade deadline.

Chris Paul and Kevin Durant were once teammates in Phoenix for the 2022-23 season after the Suns traded for Durant before the NBA trade deadline.

Although Kevin Durant spent just one season at Texas, he remains a positive presence around the Longhorn program, says Texas coach Rodney Terry.

Although Kevin Durant spent just one season at Texas, he remains a positive presence around the Longhorn program, says Texas coach Rodney Terry

A nostalgic time for Phoenix's All-Star forward continues Thursday, when Durant and the Suns play San Antonio in Austin, Texas — a home game for the Spurs and a homecoming for Durant, since the game brings him back to where he played his one college season with the Longhorns.

The Spurs are playing a pair of games at the home of the Longhorns, and one of them will involve Durant and the Suns.

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball against Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns in 2023 in Phoenix. Photo: Christian Petersen/

Kevin Durant, fellow Texas teammate Justin Mason and one of Durant's buddies, Randy Williams, piled out of a Chevy Cavalier

The upcoming matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs at the Moody Center is getting exciting. Fans are anticipating Kevin Durant ’s availability for the game as the venue holds special significance for him.

But the Suns star cautions Spurs will experience "ups and downs" first while Fox works to gain chemistry with Victor Wembanyama and others.