Kevin Durant's "Adopted Brother" Fatally Shot Outside Atlanta Bar

Clifford Dixon, who Warriors forward Kevin Durant reportedly considered his “adopted brother,” was fatally shot outside an Atlanta-area bar on Thursday. He was 32-years-old.

Dixon arrived at the SL Lounge on Budford Highway for a his birthday celebration and was standing in the parking lot when he was shot multiple times just after 1 a.m., according to Chamblee police. He was transported by first responders to Grady Hospital where we was pronounced dead, Sports Illustrated reported.

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The suspect fled the scene on foot.

Dixon was reportedly taken in by Durant’s mother, Wanda Pratt, when he was 16 years old.

The Durant family extends our deepest condolences & prayers to Cliff’s mother, siblings, family & friends. Our family was an extension of his & we shared wonderful memories. His transition is an incredible loss for all of us who loved him, he will be missed dearly #CliffDixon RIP pic.twitter.com/QuIRt0hIIu

— Wanda Durant (@MamaDurant) March 21, 2019

He was one of the friends Durant acknowledged during his emotional speech after being named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player during the 2013-2014 season, SI noted.

“You keep me every day,” Durant said in his speech. “There are days I come home upset after a game or a practice and you just brighten my day up. I thank you guys. I wouldn’t be be here without you guys. This is our trophy, too.”