Kevin Durant’s comment on the Brooklyn Nets starting lineup wasn’t well received by NBA fans on social media.
The Nets forward garnered ample flak after he shared his thoughts about the starters in a candid interview with Bleacher Report.
While Durant did speak on a string of topics, the fans focused on what he had to say about the teammates who would suit up with him. Below are some of the shocked reactions by fans.
“Look at our starting lineup. Edmond Sumner, Royce O’Neale, Joe Harris, [Nic] Claxton and me. It’s not disrespect, but what are you expecting from that group? You expect us to win because I’m out there.”
https://twitter.com/RazAlBool/status/1593218447802269698
Kevin Durant went from Kyrie & James Harden, to whatever this is😆 https://t.co/sUHzWv09sc
— Own Your Masters 👑 (@ThaArchitect) November 17, 2022
https://twitter.com/TrozolinoA/status/1593210907433521156
He's really trying be a pariah https://t.co/Rx85eawmue
— Jones (@the_Jordanrules) November 17, 2022
Biggest baby in the history of the league https://t.co/58XotvAEk1
— GREMLIN (@SimoNuType) November 17, 2022
https://twitter.com/JJWALKER718/status/1593187185280548866
“Can’t win with those cats” episode 2, but not on a burner this time https://t.co/PHrlN9yK3Z
— Jordan Kaplan (@JKap415) November 17, 2022
I can’t wait for the 30 For 30 on the Brooklyn Nets during the Kevin Durant and Kyrie era. One toe on the line that probably cost them a championship to trading Harden to the Kyrie saga to basically a PR nightmare 🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/R1fi32HlZQ
— Spam Newton (@ShirlockJonesRF) November 16, 2022
This is so disrespectful dude. Like he just straight up implied that the players around him are not helping the Nets win games, and then directly names a handful of them https://t.co/1jmRIUtkQ5
— Matt (@INMEnterprises) November 16, 2022
https://twitter.com/washedwiz/status/1592939867276972035
Kevin Durant’s lack of leadership & integrity is his own weakness.
He has been spoiled by being the #2 guy on his past teams that, when he was expected to be the #1 guy on his own team, he crumbled, he complained, & now he is trying to take the easy way out with a trade request. https://t.co/BY9bSLVYZz
— Calculator Watch Sports (@CalcWatchSports) November 16, 2022
Luka, Jokic, and Giannis would never https://t.co/7CNj0m26Sk
— GiannisMuse 💫🦌 (@GiannisMuse) November 16, 2022
Said before the season that the KD saga is not over and that it would re-surface in-season. We are almost there. https://t.co/D6eGxNjCBr
— Ariel Attias (@Arielattias2) November 16, 2022
I know I say this all the time, and I can understand liking KD’s game, but I really can’t wrap my head around why people support him. He’s arrogant, soft, condescending, rude, and treats his fans, media, and teammates with nothing but disrespect. Always the first to point fingers https://t.co/aB4NLy2Yc9
— Gage Boone🗣 (@GageBoone23) November 16, 2022
Durant’s comments further compound the woes of a side that’s already been hit by controversy since the start of the season. With the results on the game front equally wobbly, the side is in dire straits.
It’s Been A Disastrous 2022-23 Season For The Brooklyn Nets So Far
If it was Ben Simmons’ flaming out in his first game of the season that saw analysts and fans take a shot at the guard, the firing of coach Steve Nash thrust the spotlight on the Nets.
The troubles didn’t end there after Kyrie Irving took to Twitter to promote an antisemitic film that subsequently saw him suspended, and then issued some mandatory tasks to be reintegrated with the side.
And now, Durant’s comments come as a shocker and a dampener to a team that’s going through turbulence on and off the court. Brooklyn comes off a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, who have had their share of drama as well, and against an impressive Sacramento Kings outfit.
In addition, the Nets have had a rather inconsistent run and are placed 6-9 in the East. They’re placed 12th and face the task of digging themselves out of the rut they’re in.
While there surely will be ramifications following Durant’s interview, how it impacts the team remains to be seen. With Irving close to making a comeback to the side, the Nets will hope to change their fortunes when they take an in-form Portland Trail Blazers next.
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