Kevin Durant Claims He Never Wanted The NBA Spotlight: 'Just Wanted Money, Buckets And Girls.'

In his latest outburst on social media, Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant held nothing back in a passionate interaction with fans. In a now-deleted post on X, Durant claimed to have never wanted the NBA spotlight and that he only joined the league in pursuit of riches and fame.

“Good, I never loved the spotlight anyway," said Durant. "Always just wanted money, buckets, and girls.” 

Not every NBA player is in it for the love of the game. Most NBA athletes are driven by money and will do whatever it takes to maximize their earnings. Over the years, Durant has portrayed himself as a different kind of player, as one who plays with respect for the craft rather than out of obligation or pure necessity.

In a single tweet, Durant challenged that narrative and forever hurt his reputation. Now, with his motives and intentions growing increasingly unclear, the fans have become restless, and it's up to Durant to answer the call and make amends for some of his past mistakes.

Durant, 36, was drafted back in 2007, and he's emerged as one of the game's all-time greatest scorers. As a 2x champion, former MVP, and 15x All-Star, his legacy is already secured with the likes of the sport's greatest legends. Still, Durant has always been somewhat of a controversial player.

His first major decision was joining the Golden State Warriors in 2016. He destroyed the NBA's balance of power, and many fans resented him for taking the "easy route" to a championship. In the Golden State, Durant embraced the villain persona and began to take the fight back to the fans.

Unlike other NBA stars, Durant wasn't afraid to challenge the narratives, and his fearlessness led to frequent confrontations with the community. Today, with the Suns eliminated from the postseason, Durant had the time to engage the fans once again, and he did not hold back.

"Damn. Why are u talkin like I fell from grace because I went on a crazy drinking and gambling binge?? Stop being dramatic, man Lolol," wrote Durant to a fan who questioned his legacy.

Durant's place on the All-Time leaderboard is still up for debate, but without another title to add to his resume, many feel that he did not live up to his potential. Durant, however, is not concerned with meaningless rankings, and he's only in it for himself.

Historically, Durant has been a strictly hoops-only superstar, meaning that he prefers to keep his head down and play over starting any kind of drama for his team. After a failed season with the Suns, however, Durant was caught in the middle of trade rumors, and his departure is all but certain this offseason.

As multiple teams consider a pursuit of Durant, they will have to consider his actions off the court and what kind of leader he can be for them. Based on his history of engagements with the fans, it's clear that Durant has a very short fuse, but the only way he can silence the haters is by achieving the right results where they count the most.