Meanwhile, far away in Safford, Durant and his Devil's Mountain team faced their first game since the competition resumed.
They were playing at home against the Lopez Brothers Team.
They were the only team out of the thirty named after its players.
Captain Brook Lopez and his twin brother, Robin Lopez, formed the team's core.
The lineup was rounded out by their partner, guard Tyler Reed from Burlington High School in Kansas.
The modest-sized gym was packed with spectators.
Durant's previous poor decision had actually brought the team a great deal of attention. When they heard the competition was resuming, local fans, eager to find out who Durant had ultimately chosen, flocked to the venue.
And the sight of Little Jordan on the court was a great relief to many.
Ultimately, Durant had made the right choice.
"Kevin, you made the right choice!"
Before the game started, quite a few people in the stands were still shouting down to Durant.
