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Kevin Durant asks fan what a 'true 3-level scorer' is in back-and-forth X conversation

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives | By Titan Frey | Last updated Aug 21, 2025 10:16 AM ET

When it comes to interacting with fans on social media, no athlete does it better than Kevin Durant. He’s quick to respond to a hater and put them in their place.

A recent user on the social media platform X, shared how Durant is a great scorer but not a “true 3-level scorer” as Michael Jordan was.

Trash list.

Michael Jordan easily clears @KDTrey5 as a true 3-level scorer.

MJ is THE greatest post-up guard and midrange scorer in @NBA history.

Only @KobeBryant comes close.

KD has never faced handchecking or a closed lane with camping bigs.pic.twitter.com/yiInJOuixn https://t.co/Qo1h3hgj48

— AirJordans23 (@AirJordans2323) August 19, 2025

Durant quickly responded by saying, “Mike would tell you I’m a 3-level scorer.”

Mike would tell u ima 3 level scorer

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) August 19, 2025

The two would go back and forth. The fan kept making claims about why Durant isn’t as good a scorer, while Durant defended himself.

Of course, holmes.

You're ONE of the greatest 3-level scorers in @NBA history, @KDTrey5.

Not THE best 3-level scorer ever.

Michael Jordan was more dynamic in the post and midrange against much tougher defenses AND was more clutch, even from 3.pic.twitter.com/3tRWx8MGMx

— AirJordans23 (@AirJordans2323) August 19, 2025

See now you’re changing the topic. I see what u did there lol..

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) August 20, 2025

It’s debatable as to which player, MJ or KD, is the better overall scorer. But to say Durant isn’t a true 3-level scorer is insane. Durant can score the ball from all over the court and he’s one of the most efficient scorers we’ve ever seen.

This article first appeared on Ball Exclusives and was syndicated with permission.

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