Kevin Durant Roasts NBA Fan After ‘Top 5’ Comment

Kevin Durant wasted no time in making his feelings known when came across a fan roasting him on X regarding his NBA legacy.

Kevin Durant Roasts NBA Fan After ‘Top 5’ Comment

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On and off the court, Kevin Durant is renowned for his sense of humor. He doesn’t avoid anything that has to do with himself, his future, or his profession. Notably, Durant, who goes by “@KDTrey5” on X, has sparked controversy by responding angrily to a critic, subtly reaffirming his continued significance in basketball history.

The NBA fanbase is no stranger to Durant, and they know it. If one were to tweet against or in favor of him, there is are high chance Durant responds to the post due to his constant activity on social media platforms, especially X.

Given that, recently. A discussion started when user @EnzDrew questioned Durant’s legacy, saying that he should be shut out of discussions about the top five players if he doesn’t make it to the NBA Finals within the next two years and calling him a “ring chaser.” Durant did not take these comments lightly and gave a fitting reply to the user.

Shutup drew. Nobody cares that u exist

Kevin Durant replied

This one-liner surely made rounds in and around the NBA world, with some claiming his reply to be a proper ‘mic drop’ moment by the NBA veteran. Durant’s confidence in his legendary career is evident in this dramatic return. With four scoring crowns, two NBA titles, an MVP award (2013–14), and a position of No. 13 on FOX Sports’ list of the greatest 50 players of the past 50 years, Durant’s resume is self-evident.

His status is further cemented by his Olympic supremacy, which includes four gold medals and the distinction of Team USA’s all-time top scorer. However, he is still plagued by the “ring chaser” reputation that arose from his transfers to the Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors. Something that Durant will be looking to make amends for going forward into the 2025-26 NBA season.

Kevin Durant had huge praise for the Rockets fans who are ’embracing’ him

Kevin Durant’s trade to the Houston Rockets, which ended his rocky two-year stay with the Phoenix Suns, was perhaps the offseason’s biggest bombshell trade. Interestingly, Durant was told about his trade deal at the Fanatics Fest in New York, with fans embracing him at the event right away for his new move. Now, the newest Rockets star opened up on how the fan base reacted to his arrival.

Yeah, they [are] happy now, we’ll see, we’ll see how it goes when we start playing, you know how it is. But yeah, I’m excited, new opportunity, always good to keep playing. I love playing ball, so to keep playing in my 18th — going 19th year in the league is sweet.

Kevin Durant told Boardroom
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Because he is all too aware of how his past teams’ supporters greet him, Durant started with a smile, possibly a wry one. Perhaps he didn’t need to, but he didn’t say much. Thunder, Warriors, Nets, and Suns fans were all pleased when he came. And when he left without winning a title, three of those four were disappointed. So, it will be interesting to watch how he performs with the Rockets in a few months.

Baron Davis provided an interesting insight regarding Kevin Durant’s move to the Rockets

Many people were worried about where the NBA veteran would end up after the Kevin Durant trade story dominated the press for several weeks. Now, after months, the wait is ended! The Phoenix Suns traded Durant to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green. Baron Davis, a former NBA player, now offered his opinions on the subject.

I’ve been saying that KD is an upgrade. When you think about what the Rockets needed, they need efficient scoring. What KD brings in presence, his offensive awareness, his defensive awareness, his overall ‘I’m aiming to win a championship’ (mindset). I think it’s a fair trade.

Baron Davis said on the Draymond Green show

Since the arrival of Durant on their roster, the Rockets need to set lofty goals immediately. At 37, he isn’t here for a slow build. Davis also stressed that the Rockets are ready to move forward. His presence may immediately raise expectations and give Houston a more unique character in a clogged playoff picture.

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