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The Portland TrailBlazers who own the first pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, brought in Texas forward Kevin Durant?for a workout on Friday. Durant a 6′9″ forward was named?the Associated Press ?Player of the Year, quite an accomplishment for a freshman. Portland had brought in Ohio State center Greg Oden on Wednesday. Early predictions were that both players would be the top two selections in the draft. However his stock seemed to take a hit when he worked out in front of NBA officials in Orlando last month. Durant said he felt like he belonged in Portland after the workout. TrailBlazers General Manager Kevin Pritchard said he was very impressed with the skills Durant showed during the workout.?

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