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Kevin Durant defends his legacy against fan on X

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives | By Titan Frey | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 2:16 AM ET

Kevin Durant isn’t bashful about responding to fans on social media. He recently had to defend his legacy against a fan on X.

A fan stated that Durant’s career since leaving the Golden State Warriors has been a major disappointment. This, Durant wholeheartedly disagreed with.

No disrespect you’re one of the best and most skilled players in nba history, but ever since leaving GSW you haven’t done much and you’re going to be on your third team since then if you get traded. I think if you stayed in Golden State you would’ve won more championships. https://t.co/Uo5ku5uYKH

— Hana (@HanaHoops) June 10, 2025

I haven’t done much is just an opinion not based in facts, once again, your statement is talking about me as an individual right? Because u cant talk about my teams without talking about everybody else as well, so without them being involved in the convo. It comes down to just…

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) June 10, 2025

How I HELPED the team. I’ve never said we’ve won a game solely because of me…but I do remember losing games and voicing that I could’ve did more to help us win but u not paying attention to every post game press conference, it’s a lot to do that. It’s obvious we view team sports…

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) June 11, 2025

Durant certainly stood his ground against all of the fans who tried to discredit his career. Still, Durant hasn’t had the same success since leaving the Warriors.

Maybe that will change when we find out which team KD will be playing for next season.

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