Kay Adams couldn’t hold back her laughter during a recent interview with NBA superstar Kevin Durant, which took an unexpected turn while discussing fantasy football on her show, “Up & Adams.” The lighthearted segment initially focused on the usual ups and downs of fantasy football, and Durant, known not just for his basketball prowess but also for being a passionate fan of fantasy sports, was quick to share his thoughts.
The conversation shifted to the Dallas Cowboys, specifically the injury sustained by quarterback Dak Prescott, and Durant expressed his frustration about how the injury had impacted his fantasy team.
“Did you see the Dak news?” Adams asked, referring to the major setback Prescott had experienced.
Durant nodded, clearly frustrated. “My fantasy team took a hit for sure,” he replied. Adams, appearing genuinely surprised, questioned why she hadn’t heard about Prescott being Durant’s fantasy quarterback before.
“You never told me that he was your QB!” Adams exclaimed, seemingly caught off guard.
Without missing a beat, Durant responded with a line that left Adams laughing uncontrollably. “I did tell you that!” he said. Then, with a grin, he added, “Another woman that don’t listen. You don’t listen to me!”
The candid comment had Adams dropping her head into her hands, trying to control her laughter while Durant continued to playfully tease her. “You forget things too easily,” Durant added, with a hint of a smile, leaning into the banter.
The exchange between Adams and Durant showcased the natural chemistry between the two and highlighted Durant’s sense of humor. It wasn’t just an interview about football and injuries—it was a fun moment that felt more like two friends talking than a formal Q&A session.
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The banter between the two came against the backdrop of some unfortunate news for many fantasy football players, including Durant.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sustained a significant hamstring injury during Week 9, and the situation was grim. It was later revealed that Prescott had partially torn his hamstring off the bone, an injury that typically requires a recovery period of more than four weeks.
Prescott himself spoke to reporters after the game, recounting how the injury occurred. “I felt it when I was getting up from the run. I can’t even say I felt it running. Maybe it was the tackle or something on the tackle,” Prescott said, describing the moment of injury. “When I was standing up from that, I felt something but didn’t think it was much. It was a physical game and, a lot of times, you feel different things and then they go away.”
The Cowboys are now turning to their backup quarterback, Cooper Rush, to fill in while Prescott is on injured reserve. Rush, who has accumulated just 1,786 passing yards and nine touchdowns over his seven-year career as a backup, is set to take over the reins of the Cowboys’ offense.
While Rush has stepped up in the past, replacing Prescott’s production will undoubtedly be a daunting challenge.
Prescott, who has thrown for 1,978 yards and 11 touchdowns so far this season, was a key figure in the Cowboys’ offensive success.
His absence will certainly be felt. This setback comes after Prescott signed a four-year, $240 million contract extension before the start of the season, reaffirming his position as the leader of the team.
As Adams and Durant laughed their way through the interview, it was a reminder of the unpredictable nature of sports and how even star athletes like Durant are subject to the whims of fantasy football.
Despite the challenges that the Cowboys now face and the frustrations felt by fantasy team managers across the country, the lighthearted moment between Adams and Durant provided a bit of humor amid the otherwise serious situation.
For Adams, Durant’s playful jab was all part of the fun that comes with hosting a sports show—moments like this that are genuine, unplanned, and full of personality.
And for Durant, it was a chance to show a side of himself beyond the basketball court—one that’s invested in the games, whether they be real or fantasy, and willing to laugh at the unexpected challenges that come along the way.
