Kevin Durant is in some hot water right now after being exposed for his activity under a burner account. The NBA star frequently debates with NBA fans and media, but this secret alternate account was used by Durant to trash-talk teammates (current and former) and coaches. On Wednesday, the two-time champion was asked about the burner, where he brushed off any attempt to get more information.
“I know you gotta ask these questions, but I’m not here to get into Twitter nonsense,” said Durant. “I’m just here to focus on the season, keep it pushing, but I get that you have to ask those questions. My teammates know what it is; we’ve been locked in the whole season. We enjoyed our break and had a great practice today. Looking forward to this road trip.”
Durant, 37, has been active on social media for years now. Unlike most stars, he doesn’t use X (formerly known as Twitter) primarily as a marketing platform. Rather, he uses it as a way to communicate directly with the fans, often engaging in written debates to defend his legacy against negative narratives.
This time, however, he was caught in a totally different scheme. Under the alias ‘gethigher77,’ Durant spread his own narrative while criticising former teammates like James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and Ben Simmons. He even talked down on current Rockets players, including Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. It shows Durant’s true thinking in Houston and exposes some habits that may be causing some division internally.
Either way, for a guy with such a loaded NBA history, this scandal does not look good for Durant. From his falling out with Draymond Green to his ugly departure from the Nets, Durant has a history of making a mess out of certain situations, and the Rockets are his latest disaster. Now on his third team in just four seasons, he cannot afford to burn bridges, but there’s no easy path to redemption for the future Hall of Famer.
As a supporting member of the Rockets, Kevin Durant is no longer in a position of power in Houston. He’s not untouchable like he was in Oklahoma City, and any disturbance he causes puts his future on the team in jeopardy. That’s why we’re seeing Durant play down this scandal instead of owning up to it and confronting it publicly. He knows he is walking a tight line now, and it’s best to draw attention away from the burner that could destroy everything.
