Nancy Lieberman recalls Muhammad Ali's admiration for Kevin Durant
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:57 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
During a pregame discussion, Nancy Lieberman shared an anecdote about Muhammad Ali expressing admiration for Kevin Durant. Lieberman mentioned speaking with Ali before heading to Oklahoma City for a TV assignment. Ali revealed that Durant was his favorite NBA player and expressed regret about never having met him. The conversation highlights the respect and influence that both figures hold in the sports community.
- •Nancy Lieberman discussed Muhammad Ali's admiration for Kevin Durant.
- •Ali mentioned Durant as his favorite NBA player.
- •The conversation occurred before Lieberman’s TV assignment in Oklahoma City.
- •Ali expressed regret about never meeting Durant.
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — "I was pregame. Kevin Durant was coming out and I had …
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