Since he announced his move to the Golden State Warriors back in July, Kevin Durant‘s image has turned from a well-loved player to one of the most hated in the league.

The former MVP and four-time scoring champion has been booed this season especially on the road. He recently talked about the experience and how he has taken all the heckling he's been receiving.

“It's fun, man, because it's entertainment, and I appreciate them letting us give them that opportunity, that experience.

“So if you want to heckle or if you want to cheer, as long as you're getting a release from whatever is going on in your normal life, that's cool. That's what life is about. You have to take the good with the bad.

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Despite the reception he's been getting, credit must be given to Durant for handling it professionally. He has not been showing signs that he's taking it negatively and is even using it as extra motivation to perform better and help his team's cause.

This season, the 6-foot-9 small forward has been playing at a high-level once again with averages of 26.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. More importantly, he's proving that he can co-exist with his fellow All-Star teammates and has led the Warriors to league-best 20-3 record so far.