Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history. He has won two NBA championships, four Olympic gold medals, an NBA Most Valuable Player Award, two Finals MVP Awards, and four NBA scoring titles. Despite his status as a basketball superstar, Durant often engages with fans on social media.
Durant frequently participates in conversations with fans and responds to critics online. Recently, he clapped back at a fan who criticized him for promoting sports betting on social media. In a recent interview with Melissa Rohlin of FOX Sports, Draymond Green referred to Durant as the “Bro Next Door” because of his engagement with fans.
“He just gives you the bro next door vibes. I think that automatically makes everybody else comfortable, which also makes people disrespect him. They think, ‘Oh, he’s the bro next door.’ No I’m not. I’m Kevin Durant.” Green said.
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“He just gives you the bro next door vibes. I think that automatically makes everybody else comfortable, which also makes people disrespect him. They think, 'Oh, he's the bro next door.' No I'm not. I'm Kevin Durant.’”
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Durant’s approachable nature leads Green to believe that fans sometimes forget how prominent he is in the basketball world.
Anthony Edwards Backs Kevin Durant Against Bad Leadership Accusations
Durant is currently in his 17th NBA season. Throughout his professional career, he has played for several teams, notably leading the Golden State Warriors to two NBA championships. Despite his achievements, some fans question his leadership qualities and label him a bad leader. Recently, Anthony Edwards, the star of the Minnesota Timberwolves, came to Durant’s defense regarding these criticisms.
“All he cares about is basketball, so that’s leading right there. If your best player only cares about basketball, that’s a way of leading. I think people view leadership as just being vocal. I think there are multiple ways in being a leader. He’s definitely a great leader.” Edwards said to Melissa Rohlin of FOX Sports.
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In the 2024-25 NBA season, Kevin Durant is excelling against the top players in the league. In a recent game against the Indiana Pacers, the Suns star scored 37 points, recorded 6 assists, and grabbed 10 rebounds. Durant’s next game is against the Detroit Pistons, and fans are eagerly looking forward to witnessing his performance.
