Kevin Durant

Durant shows little kid no mercy during arcade basketball game

Published Jun. 27, 2015 6:25 p.m. ET

Shawn Ramsey

When it comes to anything basketball, Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant doesn't hold back ... even if his opponent is one of his youngest fans.

He's been seen swatting shots from children, so it's no surprise that he's now showing no mercy after being challenged to a game of "Super Shot" during a child's birthday party at a Dave and Buster's in Los Angeles.

.@KDTrey5 stopped by @DaveandBusters in Culver City and is challenging random kids in mini Hoop. pic.twitter.com/70sMGonkP5
— Jacques Slade (@kustoo) June 27, 2015

While the basketballs and hoop height are nowhere near NBA regulations -- resulting in a few missed shots -- Durant overcomes the height obstacle to score 42 to defeat the birthday boy's 26 when the video ends.

But hey, losing by 16 in an one-on-one match with a former NBA MVP is still something this youngster can brag about for years to come ... not to mention an excellent birthday surprise. Consider it one to grow on.