Alexander, Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder will collect their championship rings in front of former Thunder star Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. After departing Oklahoma City in 2016 to chase titles with the Golden State Warriors,

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Wizards rookie Tre Johnson revealed on Media Day that he looked up to future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant growing up.