Hold on to your phones, NBA fans—Kevin Durant is not here for the disrespect, especially when it comes to his legacy. The former MVP and two-time NBA champion had time today, and he used it to clap back at a fan who tried to stir the pot between him and Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry.
It all started when a fan posted a viral image comparing Steph Curry’s leadership to Durant’s, claiming Curry “carried KD to his rings” and that Durant’s legacy “would be nothing without the Warriors.” The post gained traction on X (formerly Twitter), quickly sparking a frenzy in NBA circles. But it didn’t stop there—KD himself jumped into the firestorm.
“Y’all gotta stop rewriting history just to praise one dude,” Durant fired back in a now-viral reply. “I averaged 35 in the Finals and took home two Finals MVPs. I love Steph, but don’t act like I didn’t dominate when it mattered most.”
BOOM.
Fans exploded online. Within minutes, “Kevin Durant” was trending across social media platforms, with thousands weighing in on the beef—or lack thereof—between the two former teammates.
What sparked KD’s reaction?
The original fan post featured an edited image of Curry holding a “backpack” with KD in it, clearly meant as a diss. While Durant has taken heat before for joining a 73-win team in 2016, he’s never been shy about defending his contributions to the Warriors’ dynasty.
This time, he wasn’t holding back—and the NBA world took notice.
Social Media Reacts
“KD is right. He was the best player on the floor in those Finals.”
“Steph never threw shade. Why’s KD so sensitive?”
“This is exactly why we love KD. He keeps it real.”
Even some NBA analysts jumped in.
Stephen A. Smith weighed in on First Take:
“This ain’t about disrespecting Steph. It’s about KD reminding the world—he ain’t no sidekick. He was the man in those Finals!”
Where Does This Leave Their Relationship?
Despite the internet trying to frame this as a rift, both Curry and Durant have publicly spoken highly of each other in recent years. But Durant’s strong stance is yet another reminder: he’s done letting fans control the narrative.
Final Thoughts
The NBA offseason may be approaching, but this kind of drama? It’s pure fire. Kevin Durant’s legacy has always been a point of debate, but one thing’s clear: he’s not going to let the internet write his story for him.
Stay tuned—because when KD speaks, the basketball world listens