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Kevin Durant claps back at Dan Bickley’s Criticism

Originally posted on Burn City Sports | By Reyna Stanley | Last updated Mar 20, 2025 12:42 AM ET

PHOENIX- Suns star Kevin Durant is no stranger to criticism, but he wasn’t about to let local sports radio host and columnist Dan Bickley’s latest comments go unanswered.

Bickley, a longtime Phoenix sports personality, took aim at Durant’s leadership and performance amid the Suns’ underwhelming 2024-25 season , not holding back in saying, “Kevin Durant is a great basketball player with a very thick resume and very thin skin.”

Bickley added on, questioning whether the 14-time All-Star has truly elevated the franchise and mentioning the “many unhappy teams KD has left in his wake.”

Hey Bickley, looks like you have an advanced degree in being a blithering idiot when it comes to Kevin Durant. Congrats, you have officially surpassed being a mere moron. Go back to Chicago and stay there for good.

— KC DC (@KCStories) March 19, 2025

Durant, known for engaging with critics on social media, quickly fired back by retweeting responses from fans who defended him, subtly making his stance clear without addressing Bickley directly.

This ignited debate among Suns fans, with some agreeing that Durant has not met sky-high expectations in Phoenix, while others argue that he has been one of the team’s few consistent performers.

Despite averaging 26.4 points per game this season, Durant has been unable to single-handedly lift the Suns out of their slump. The team has struggled with injuries, chemistry issues, and a lack of depth, leading to a disappointing record.

Bickley’s comments added to growing frustration surrounding the Suns, who entered the season with championship aspiration, but now find themselves fighting just to make the Play-In Tournament.

While Durant’s social media activity often draws attention, his focus remain on the court, and with the season winding down, the team will need more than online debates to salvage their postseason hopes.

This article first appeared on Burn City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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