The Phoenix Suns recently secured a hard-fought victory against the Charlotte Hornets, score 120-113, at Footprint Center. Star player Kevin Durant displayed his remarkable talent, scoring 27 points, securing five assists, and grabbing eight rebounds in 40 minutes of play. However, a humorous incident involving Durant during the game ended up stealing the spotlight.
During the game, a female fan caught everyone’s attention when she was spotted zooming in on Durant’s bald spot with her phone while he was standing close to the courtside. Her expression changed dramatically as she took in the close-up image, revealing a mix of surprise and disbelief.
This moment was captured and later shared by Rob Perez on X (formerly Twitter), where it quickly went viral. Fans responded with a flurry of hilarious jokes and memes, showcasing their sense of humor and playfully poking fun at the situation.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) January 13, 2025
One fan said, “Look like she saw a reaper!”
Look like she saw a reaper! 💩
— Snoop Von 💩 (@SnoopVonPoop) January 13, 2025
Meanwhile, another fan mentioned, “New meme template just dropped.”
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New meme template just dropped 😂
— Jacob C. Edmunds (@JacobCEdmunds) January 13, 2025
Another fan said, “she locked in on that one spot iykyk.”
she locked in on that one spot iykyk
— uzi (@uzivhora) January 13, 2025
A sports enthusiast commented, “Yeah I am just as surprised he got a haircut.”
Yeah I am just as surprised he got a haircut
— Finesse King ⚜️ (@kimjongillah) January 13, 2025
Another fan joked, “She seen how dry his scalp was.”
She seen how dry his scalp was
— Himbanyama🔑 (@KingKe3_) January 13, 2025
Kevin Durant Sets The Record Straight On Phoenix Suns’ Locker Room Dynamics
The Suns’ head coach, Mike Budenholzer, recently decided to have Bradley Beal come off the bench in games. This sparked speculations within the NBA community regarding Beal’s future with the franchise. Many fans and analysts began to discuss the possibility of Beal being traded. However, after securing their third straight win, Durant addressed and clarified any tension rumors in the Suns’ locker room.
“The vibes always been good to me. From the outside lookin’ in, it’s tough cuz we losing, but for the most part, everybody’s coming in, trying to figure stuff out, working hard, coming in here with energy, enthusiasm for the game of ball.” Durant said in the recent post-game press conference.
Kevin Durant on the Suns' vibes: "The vibes always been good to me. From the outside lookin' in, it's tough cuz we losing, but for the most part, everybody's coming in, trying to figure stuff out, working hard, coming in here with energy, enthusiasm for the game of ball." pic.twitter.com/Sv3aeL1qjD
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) January 13, 2025
Durant is making stellar efforts to help his team reach the playoffs in the 2024-25 NBA season. The Suns are currently in 10th place in the Western Conference standings, with 19 wins and 19 losses.
