Just when you thought the NBA season couldn’t get any more dramatic, the ghost of Kevin Durant’s social media past has returned to haunt him. The basketball world is currently ablaze with rumors that Durant has been caught using yet another burner account on X (formerly Twitter). This time, the alleged account was found ruthlessly criticizing his current Houston Rockets teammates, prompting a wave of awkwardness and a direct call-out from his former Golden State Warriors teammate, Draymond Green.
The Alleged Burner Tweets
The controversy ignited during the All-Star break when internet sleuths connected Durant to an account that had been heavily criticizing the Rockets’ young core. The video breakdown reveals some of the shocking alleged posts:
On Alperen Sengun and the team: “Coach called that play to pass to Alpie lol I’mma turn the ball over… Your franchise player can’t shoot or defend. That’s a way bigger issue than my turnovers.”
On Jabari Smith Jr.: “I can’t trust Jabari to make a effing shot or get a stop.” The account also allegedly referred to him as “lowkey retarded.”
The ultimate shade: “I really got to laugh to stop from crying. I swear I miss Ben Simmons. At least that would give me the ball.”
The account didn’t spare his former team, the Phoenix Suns, either. One tweet complained about the double standards of playing with Devin Booker, stating, “The Suns are my team when we lose and Book’s team when we win.”
KD “Ducks the Smoke”
When the Rockets returned to practice, reporters immediately pressed Durant about the allegations. Given the opportunity to flat-out deny that the account was his, Durant chose a different route.
“I’m not here to get in the Twitter nonsense,” Durant responded. “I’m just here to focus on the season, keep it pushing… my teammates know what it is. We’ve been locked in the whole season.”
By brushing off the question rather than issuing a hard denial, Durant left the door wide open for speculation, a decision that baffled many across the league.
Draymond Green Weighs In
Never one to shy away from sharing his opinion, Draymond Green addressed the situation on his podcast, highlighting how detrimental Durant’s non-answer is to the Rockets’ locker room.
Green argued that when public allegations involve the teammates you have to “go to war with,” you cannot leave things up for debate. “I personally would address it publicly if it’s a public thing,” Green stated.
He also painted a hilarious but grim picture of the current vibe in Houston. “I don’t know how you walk back into practice… almost you walk into the locker room it probably feel like a Key & Peele sketch… just like a little awkward like, what do you do? What’s up bro?”
The Legacy Impact
The video’s host concludes by questioning how this continuous off-court drama impacts Durant’s all-time legacy. While his talent as a seven-foot scoring machine is undeniable, his leadership—or lack thereof—remains a glaring weak spot. If Durant cannot manage his frustrations without resorting to secret internet accounts to bash his own team’s young stars, it becomes increasingly difficult to place him in the ultimate top-five conversations alongside players who elevated their franchises.
Whether the account truly belongs to Durant or is just an elaborate troll, the damage to the Rockets’ chemistry might already be done. As Draymond said, the silence speaks volumes.
