"I've never locked him up" - Ime Udoka hilariously downplays himself after Kevin Durant’s shoutout on being clamped by Rockets coach
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 14 – Ime Udoka jokingly rejects Kevin Durant's praise despite viral clips showing strong defensive matchups from their early NBA careers, highlighting Udoka's humility and Durant's respect.
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Ime Udoka Denies Kevin Durant's Claims Of Locking Him Up: "Nothing To Do With A 6'5 Guy"
Kevin Durant has built a reputation as one of the most unguardable players in the NBA. At 6-foot-11 with guard-like handles, it’s easy to see why KD is so feared across the league. But according to his own words, or tweets rather, one man managed to disrupt his shot-making rhythm: his new head coach, Ime Udoka. In a surprisingly civil exchange on his X account, Durant responded to a fan who was rewatching an old matchup and claimed that Udoka ha…
Rockets HC Ime Udoka Gets Candid About His Defensive Battles With Kevin Durant Back When He Was Still In The League
Kevin Durant and Ime Udoka (Image Credit: Imagn) Since retiring from the NBA, Ime Udoka has remained deeply connected to the league through coaching. But even years after his playing days ended, one player has consistently stood out in Udoka’s mind, and that is Kevin Durant. Now, with Durant recently traded to the Houston Rockets, Udoka finally gets the rare opportunity to coach a player he once battled on the court. During the 2025 NBA Summer L…
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