Durant names Steelers' Tomlin as NFL coach he'd like to play for

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has an admirer in Kevin Durant.

The Phoenix Suns star lauded Tomlin's leadership abilities while appearing on the "Up & Adams" show Thursday, saying he's "most definitely" the kind of coach he'd like to play for.

"Just from the outside looking in, obviously I don't know much about coach Tomlin, but I try to listen to his interviews and postgame pressers," Durant told Kay Adams. "Just whenever he talks, I try to pay attention.

"He seems like somebody you wanna play for, give your all for every single day. He cares about his players, he cares about the moments that he's in. He just appreciates where he is. He seems like a great dude to play for."

Durant also named Tomlin as one of the NFL coaches who he thinks would make the best NBA coach, along with the San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Shanahan and the Minnesota Vikings' Kevin O'Connell.

"High-energy guys, but also guys that got a little experience," he said. "Like Tomlin got a lot of experience, but he still relates to the younger guys."

Tomlin is in his 18th season with the Steelers and ranks as the winningest coach in franchise history.