KD was ‘hell-bent’ on proving he has heart, but wasn't ready for Game 5 – Stephen A. | First Take

Stephen A. Smith reports that Kevin Durant wanted to prove critics wrong by playing Game 5 despite being advised by former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kendrick Perkins not to play.
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