Mar 26, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Charles Barkley Shares Brutally Honest Truth For Kevin Durant

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 13, 2025 3:49 PM ET

Kevin Durant still remains one of the elite players in the NBA at 36.

That said, the Phoenix Suns had a poor season, and Durant is now expected to get traded sometime in the near future.

"The focus of the Suns' conversation has been on a few of the teams and here they are: the Houston Rockets, the Miami Heat, and the Minnesota Timberwolves."@ShamsCharania discusses the three teams in talks with acquiring Kevin Durant (via @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.twitter.com/X24C4o1Hvh
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 13, 2025

Recently, Suns legend Charles Barkley shared his thoughts on the situation.

Barkley (via Bleacher Report): "The Suns, they put three bad dudes together... They didn't fit... The Phoenix Suns gotta do what's best for them. They gave up all their draft picks for the next five years to get him... They can't let Kevin Durant dictate where he wants to go."

Durant recently responded to a fan on social media who was critical of his lack of success in recent years.

@00Kenxman wrote: "What have you done since leaving?

Brooklyn was a failure

Phoenix currently is a failure

And you’re about to jump ship to the next best available team lol."

Durant responded back: "All stars, 50/40/90, all nba. Efficient buckets brother, I also got a career high assist one year. Hit 30k points, won a couple Olympic golds and mvps…what a career and I’m still goin. I love my life "

All stars, 50/40/90, all nba. Efficient buckets brother, I also got a career high assist one year. Hit 30k points, won a couple Olympic golds and mvps…what a career and I’m still goin. I love my life
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) June 10, 2025