Former President Barack Obama sent Kevin Durant a congratulatory text after the Warriors won their second title in three years.

Obama’s message, however, mentioned something other than the Finals MVP averaging 30-plus points per game. It instead pointed out Durant’s incredible defense.

“‘Congrats, your defense was really good,’ which was random,” Durant told Bill Simmons of The Ringer when asked what Obama said while KD was on a podcast which was posted Wednesday. “Well, he sent a text through somebody to get to me.”

Obama advised KD to “enjoy it” and “have some fun” after winning the championship.

Simmons lobbied for Durant to skip a celebratory visit to the White House, something Stephen Curry has said he won’t do.

“Don’t go to the White House,” Simmons said, to which KD replied, “I wasn’t expecting that.”

Simmons wondered if Durant got a text from Rihanna (nope) and why the pop star loves the Cavaliers (“She loves Lebron!” Durant said).

“She’s been a big LeBron fan for a long time,” KD said of RiRi. “Everywhere he went, she’s just a big fan. I don’t even really think she really watches basketball.”

Durant does understand why Rihanna appreciates James.

“That’s what basketball’s about, attaching yourself to players,” KD said.

Sounds like there’s at least a connection, if not an attachment, between Durant and Obama as well. Warriors newsletter Subscribe to DubsDaily, our best Warriors news sent to your inbox. Sign UpIt’s free!