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Jay Williams Backpedals After Falling For False Kevin Durant Statement: “I Beat LeBron In Back-To-Back Finals, Then What Does That Make Me?”

Orlando Silva
Oct 30, 2020
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Jay Williams was the victim of internet trolls when he believed a fake quoted actually came out of Kevin Durant’s mouth in a recent episode of KD’s new ‘The ETCs’ podcast. Durant has always been the subject of criticism for his statements and the way he acts when somebody points out any mistake he might have made. Well, Williams was going to be another name on that list, but he learned that you don’t have to believe everything you see on the internet the hardest way of all.

During a recent edition of ‘Keyshawn, JWill & Zubin,’ Williams was discussing the future of the Brooklyn Nets and all the expectations around them. Talking about the infamous ‘championship or bust season’ that the team got, Williams said that they’ll probably try to trash talk everybody on their way to the Finals, mentioning the false quoted that supposedly came from KD.

https://twitter.com/DepressedNet/status/1321118700985044992

“People try to discredit my rings, but honestly, I feel like they’re the most valuable of our era. People argue [LeBron James] is the GOAT, but if I beat him in back-to-back finals, then what does that make me?”

https://twitter.com/g_swervy/status/1321790764758802432

Williams was informed that this was actually a fake quote and KD never said such things, prompting the former NBA start to apologize for the mistake, stating he needs to be better from now on.

“I got poor information this morning relating to a statement that was thought to come from @KDTrey5. It was a fake tweet by a kid, and it wasn’t true. I apologize & own this mistake. I have to be better and will be.”

I got poor information this morning relating to a statement that was thought to come from @KDTrey5 . It was a fake tweet by a kid and it wasn’t true. I apologize & own this mistake. I have to be better and will be.

— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) October 29, 2020

As usual, fans reacted, with some going after Williams for not checking his facts while others just joked or admitted they also fell for it.

Copy that…But still can we stop comparing KD leaving OKC to LBJ leaving Miami, maybe if the Heat had just lost in game 7 of the NBA finals after winning 70+ games with the back to back MVP and the Cavs surrendered a 3-1 lead to them it would be the same.

— PS DOT (@PSDOT) October 29, 2020

https://twitter.com/patrickcota5/status/1321872638671835136https://twitter.com/DepressedNet/status/1321818261252722689

To your point this morning, Bron went to Miami that was a 40 win team bc he had absolutely no help in Clev. KD had Russ, Harden, Ibaka etc. Give Bron that same team he gets a chip no question about it. Stop tryna make excuses for KD

— Smoovest Guru (@SlickathanRick) October 29, 2020

https://twitter.com/336Stokley/status/1321824377684561921

If this was anyone else… Say Kendrick Perkins, Stephen A, Cowherd, Goutliebb, etc… They wouldn't have owned up to this. Acted like they were still right. But u didn't, so that's respect from me

— Kyle W. (@kwilly462) October 29, 2020

Appreciate you owning up to your mistake rather than ignoring or denying it. Everybody makes them, no shame in doing so, but be a man and own up to it. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I may not always agree with you but we need more men and women like you in the media.

— Boiler Up (@BornABoiler) October 29, 2020

https://twitter.com/Gregkyroglou/status/1321829774306779140

Isn't your fault . Your just doing your job . Everyone should be better . Including myself . Have a great day jay

— m (@t80730) October 29, 2020

Refreshing to see someone own a mistake and move forward the right way. Cheers to you sir

— tom livolsi (@wolfpacktom) October 29, 2020

https://twitter.com/BRomes510/status/1321835845037404165https://twitter.com/haerondairs/status/1321818746751754240

Exactly I was very surprised to you guys run that story after he said it was fake.

— bright Schuster (@Bryttutu) October 29, 2020

I know you work with KD on the boardroom so you don’t have his number to just call him and ask?

— DARIUS A. (@IAMDARIUSALFORD) October 29, 2020

We’ve all have fallen for this fake news during our time on the internet. Fortunately, Williams has a huge platform and he spreading that information as it was true wasn’t well received. KD did beat LeBron in straight Finals and he takes pride in his rings with the Warriors, but that last quote was a complete lie.

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Orlando Silva has been a part of Fadeaway World for over three years now, starting in March 2019. Trade rumors, hottest news, controversies, and basketball gossip have become his specialties. After several years of seeing the Spurs dominate the playoffs, they've become his favorite team as players for the franchise either rise to the occasion or fall completely from grace. When he's not talking about the NBA, Orlando can be seen watching other sports, making music, or enjoying television series.
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