With Kyrie Irving getting suspended and losing endorsement deals, the media noise around the Brooklyn Nets has gotten louder. Amidst the whole Irving controversy, Nets star Kevin Durant is simply trying to play ball and catch a break from this series of debacles. Kevin Durant?s legacy looks like a story of a lifetime.

However, the thought that his journey to being great is being hampered and sacred by such controversies has left an air of fear among fans. Fans and experts of the game have voiced their support and sympathy for KD on public platforms.?

With the future of Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn in doubt, Boston Celtics legend Kendrick Perkins, the current ESPN analyst took to Twitter to share his support for Durant. He wrote, ?Sean Marks need to do right by KD and trade him and let that man go be great! He ain?t sign up for all this. Carry on.??

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NFL player and now free agent, Gerald McCoy tweeted in support of Durant. He stated he felt bad for KD and hoped that the organization could get him some help.?

Durant replied to this tweet. He stated he appreciates the support and requested McCoy to stop with the trade narrative. He said, ?I?m playing ball for a living, that?s really enough for me.???

What Kevin Durant wants?

On Friday, Kevin Durant spoke to the media during practice. Basically, he didn?t like how the events unfolded and how the situation was handled. KD weighed in with his opinion and stated that the entire team could have continued to play ball and maintain silence.

KD?s comments left people confused. Hence, he shed little light on what he really meant. He clarified he doesn?t support hate speech or anti-semitism. He claimed he preaches to spread love. All he wants to do is ensure that the sport continues to unite communities.?

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Durant also spoke about the attention he and the others get as basketball players. He stated that with the number of media outlets now, stories make the news cycle within seconds leading to chaos. KD finds this difficult because everyone always wants to know what he and the rest feel about a situation.?

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The former MVP continued to speak about how everyone has an opinion. These opinions, according to KD, are reaching the eyes and ears of the players because of the gravitas of the media. He also highlighted that the team doesn’t let this affect them during practice hours or in a game.?

What?s next for Kevin Durant? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.?