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LeBron James And Kevin Durant On Criticism By Retired Players: “Them Old Heads Need To Go Enjoy Retirement.”

Nico Martinez
Jan 22, 2021
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Despite the growing popularity of the NBA and basketball as a sport worldwide, it seems to be a trend by ex-players to criticize the state of the game today and the players who are thriving in the current regime.

Whether it’s about how “soft” the times have become or about how dependant the modern era has become on the three-pointer, there is really no shortage of gripes from old school players when it comes to today’s NBA.

In the most recent example, Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal openly criticized Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell on live television, confessing his belief that the young star just “doesn’t have what it takes” to be a big-time player.

This exchange between Shaq and Spida 👀

(via @nbaontnt) https://t.co/tiNRhn7ofZ

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 22, 2021

But it didn’t take long for other stars to come to Spida’s defense, and that’s exactly what Kevin Durant and LeBron James did in a post on Instagram.

Bron and KD spoke some real truth on @CuffsTheLegend IG post from earlier pic.twitter.com/DSrug4QdZX

— Rod Bridgers (@rod_bridgers) January 22, 2021

KD on the recent criticism of NBA players by retired players: “Them old heads need to go enjoy retirement. These boys have coaches they work with every day.”

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 22, 2021

LeBron on the recent criticism of NBA players by retired players: “There’s a difference between constructive criticism and soft hating though. I’ve seen it both ways come my way, mostly the hate. You can hear it in their delivery.

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 22, 2021

O’Neal is just one of a list of retired players who seem to make hating on current athletes part of their routine.

And while many of their criticisms are fair, it can sometimes stretch a bit too far. For Durant and “King” James, it seems about that time for some of those “old heads” to stop the hate and enjoy their retirement.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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