NBA Twitter Goes Wild After Kevin Durant’s Blunt Response to James Harden’s Departure
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Nov 10, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) and forward Kevin Durant (7) talk against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The James Harden trade had the entire NBA in shock. Once again the Beard forced himself out of the equation when things didn’t go in his favor. To the normal eye, it felt like a betrayal to Kyrie and Kevin Durant. However, in a recent interview, the Slim Reaper took a shot at his former teammate while speaking about the trade.
The Brooklyn Nets were on the top of their game with Harden and Durant in action. With Kyrie’s part-time role, Harden couldn’t rely at all on him. But things got worse when Durant picked up an injury that kept him out. At this time, the Beard was left alone. Likewise, the Nets struggled without their best player and their position severely dropped.
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Feb 13, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) talks with forward Kevin Durant (7) during a free throw attempt by the Nets against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Looking at the situation, Harden took the opportunity and went to Philly to join Joel Embiid.
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Kevin Durant not over James Harden betrayal?
With the trade coming in so close to the All-Star game, Durant was left in a tricky spot. Notably, he even kept Harden off his All-Star team. Since then, he has tried to focus on the new group that came in. But, he can’t go long without speaking about the surprise trade. However, this time he took a slight dig and said there isn’t much that could be done to keep Harden in Brooklyn, pointing out how his former teammate is chasing a ring.
He said: “You can try to look at it from his perspective: Kai’s not playing, and I’m injured. He hasn’t won a championship before.”
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This sly dig from KD caught the fan’s attention, and it took them no time to react to it.
KD adding the fact that Harden is a ringless loser https://t.co/gUbvWq74C9 pic.twitter.com/Qtve3B3Xyc
— Henny (@Gintama_stan) March 9, 2022
KD a goofy for adding that last part 😂😂😂
— 🖤 (@FinalsKyrie) March 9, 2022
Makes sense. He figured Philly had more stability so he left and he can’t blame him. Made best decision for himself like my son kd promotes. Come playoffs though I wonder who comes out on top👀
— Nigga aint know rihanna? (@HurtSteelersFan) March 9, 2022
Harden is ring desperate n was in panic mode but it's cool we Gon get it back in blood
— Michel Wilson (@Michelwilson03) March 9, 2022
OWN THAT QUITTER KD 😹😹😹😹 pic.twitter.com/kXyc46quHQ
— Spark (@AASpark27) March 9, 2022
HARDEN HAS HAD KD x2, Westbrook x2, Dwight, CP3 and Kyrie and couldn’t win… but Oh nO kD hAs a fAkE rInG !¡
— nets cup❼ (@pollyto123321) March 9, 2022
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Kevin Durant and the Nets have felt the worst end of the Harden trade. Firstly, Ben Simmons is yet to suit up because of his back injury. In addition, despite New York lifting the mandate, Irving isn’t eligible to play full time. Hence, the look of their ‘Big 3’ is still unknown. Durant has done his best by averaging 27 points since his return. But the Nets are struggling, winning just four of their last 10.
On the other hand, James Harden has been at his best with Embiid. Averaging 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 12 assists, he and Embiid have become one of the best duos in the league. With the Sixers being the A-side, the battle against Brooklyn will be a spectacle for the fans.
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