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Durant opens up about secret dinner with Kobe during farewell tour

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Kevin Durant has the "Mamba Mentality."

The Golden State Warriors forward mentioned he tries to stay "mentally locked in every game" like Kobe Bryant was, which led to him finally opening up about a discussion they had during the Los Angeles Lakers legend's farewell tour in 2015-16.

Then a member of the Thunder, Durant had dinner with Bryant in Oklahoma City when the Lakers were in town. Both were mum on what they talked about at the time, but Durant is now ready to dish on the dinner date.

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The reigning Finals MVP revealed Bryant discussed what he wants to do when he's done playing, his vision as a businessman, and the legacy he wanted to leave as an ambassador for the game.

Asked what he took away from the meeting, KD replied:

"Always learn and grow. Always be a sponge and be curious, whether it's about the game, off the court, on the court. Just be curious and always grow, always want to grow as a man, as a person, as a player. It's pretty easy to see that when you're meeting Kobe."

The Lakers are set to retire both No. 8 and 24 in honor of Bryant on Monday against Durant and the Warriors, who'll be basking in the moment at Staples Center.

- With h/t to USA TODAY Sports

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