Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, known for engaging in basketball discussions on social media, recently joined a Twitter Spaces conversation titled "Kevin Durant is not top 5." He expressed his disagreement with how some fans analyze the game, stating his belief that their perspective is flawed.
Durant questioned the emphasis on team success when evaluating individual players, suggesting a simpler approach: "Are you just good or not?" He also downplayed the significance of player rankings, implying that they don't hold much weight in his view.
Durant's career boasts two championships with the Golden State Warriors, but critics argue his success was largely due to the team's overall talent. This narrative has been fueled by figures like Charles Barkley, who highlights the Warriors' championship wins before Durant's arrival.
After leaving Golden State, Durant played for the Brooklyn Nets before being traded to the Phoenix Suns. He has not returned to the NBA Finals since his departure from the Warriors, although the Nets reached the Eastern Conference semifinals in 2021.
This public engagement on Twitter Spaces contrasts with Durant's past use of a burner account in 2017 to defend himself against criticism after leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder. He later apologized for comments made about his former coach and team. Durant has also acknowledged having a private Instagram account for close contacts.
