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Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant knows he's not viewed favorably in the Bay Area due to his complicated relationship with the Golden State Warriors, but he's hoping that fans can put their feelings aside during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco.

Kevin Durant has no illusions. He knows how Golden State fans may react to his return to the Bay for NBA All-Star weekend after how things went down right before the trade deadline. So, Durant wants those who may have issues with him to consider this.

The Phoenix star cherishes every return visit to Chase Center, and playing in the All-Star Game this weekend in front of so many Bay Area fans who still love and appreciate all he accomplished for the Warriors will mean the world.