Kevin Durant gets involved in controversy before match against former team

It is the first time that Kevin Durant visit the fans Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center since he decided to leave the team New York to join the Phoenix Suns. The duel that takes place this coming Wednesday, the 31st, has gained quite a controversy off the court. On Twitter (or

Some Nets fans didn’t like KD’s statement, seeing it as a form of disrespect. So, the star of the franchise Arizona gave an interview to the journalist Duane Rankinfrom the “Arizona Republic” portal, last Monday, 29th, clarifying his point of view on the event.

“I don’t know what I did to deserve a tribute video. It can only be because of my name. I’m just a player like everyone else, I don’t deserve any extra attention. The game will have other players, and that’s what it’s about. Not just with me. I was there for three or four years and we didn’t win a title or anything that marked me in the franchise. So this is how I feel. What did I do to deserve this?”said the star.

“So, I don’t expect anything from anyone. I just hope people show up and come watch a good basketball game. Besides, I can’t control what they will or won’t do during the times. So whatever they do, it will be their decision.”, added Durant. In the interview, the winger stated that the lack of collective success in Brooklyn leads him to the opinion that he does not deserve a tribute video.

“I’m not expecting people to praise me or honor me there. Regarding what I discussed in X, it is clear that I was not the one who asked for this, I just expressed my point of view. I, most of all, don’t feel like I deserve a video. I don’t think I stayed in the franchise long enough for that. I also didn’t leave enough of an impact to deserve such a tribute.”he said.

The star also highlighted that there was only one moment that, in his opinion, marked the team’s history: the victory in game five of the second round of the playoffs against Milwaukee Buckswhen he scored 48 points. “This game was certainly memorable. But it’s the one thing I feel has had a lasting impact on some fans. It is difficult. I think we could have accomplished more if I had stayed longer, whether it was being healthy when we had all the guys, or the franchise itself. But I wasn’t, and I feel like it’s hard for fans to connect with that.”he highlighted.

After KD’s comments, some Nets fans were angered by the Suns athlete’s comments. One of those who responded to the multi-champion was the presenter Adam Armbrechtfrom “Locked On Nets”. “Videos for supporting athletes are linked to the miniscule risk that their presence poses to a team. They are generally there to help. And the defeat is not on your shoulders. This is not the case with stars like you. After all, this is tied to the result. You called for more trades than you won playoff series while you were here. So it’s fair to question the video.”he said, irritated.