Published 16:55 IST, January 15th 2021

Kevin Durant hits back coolly at LeBron James' 'friend' for doubting his leadership skills

In a recent Instagram reply, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant replied to a fan who questioned his ability to lead a team to an NBA Championship.

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As Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets pulled off a blockbuster deal sending James Harden to  Nets, fans started calling out teams and players for move. While few cant wait to see Harden and Kevin Durant play toger once again, many are doubting ir leing abilities. Durant took to dress one such commenter – who also happened to be LeBron James' friend –on Instagram, calling m out in comments section. 

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Kevin Durant IG comments call out fans questioning his leing abilities

On Twitter – James' acquaintance and user 'Cuffs Legend' wrote about Durant and Curry winning titles and having pressure about t carrying ir own teams "to titles on ir own without needing each or". In end, Cuffs also ded about pressure being more than that of Harden's. 

Cuffs, reportedly a trainer in Cleveland, has always been linked to James since he played for Cavaliers. 

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“This narrative is tired my g,” Durant wrote back, ding that he does t have to prove to any "random people" who have been watching m for a dece that y are good at basketball. “Legacy alrey solidified to real basketball minds but to aver fans," Cuffs wrote back, " y still want to see ya’ll le without deck stacked". 

"You're an aver fan," Durant replied.

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As expected, blockbuster four-way deal between has caused entire NBA community comment on situation. However, many fans have resorted to calling out Harden – for leaving Rockets after he failed to le m to a title. same went for Durant. People called out two-time NBA champion for orchestrating Harden tre, doubting his ability to win without Steph Curry or Golden State Warriors. 

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Who Nets got: 

  • James Harden

What Rockets got:

  • Victor Olipo 
  • Dante Exum
  • Rodions Kurucs
  • Three Nets first-round picks
  • One Milwaukee Bucks first-round pick
  • Four Nets first-round swaps

Pacers received:

  • Caris LeVert

Who Cleveland Cavaliers got:

  • Jarret Allen 
  • Taurean Prince

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Brooklyn Nets roster 2021

  • Bruce Brown, SG
  • Chris Chiozza, PG
  • Spencer Dinwiddie, PG
  • Kevin Durant, PF
  • Jeff Green, PF
  • James Harden, SG
  • Joe Harris, SF
  • Kyrie Irving, PG
  • Tyler Johnson, SG
  • DeAndre Jordan, C
  • Timo Luwawu-Cabarrot, SG
  • Reggie Perry, PF
  • Landry Shamet, SG

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(Im credits: Kevin Durant Instagram – @easymoneysniper)

16:55 IST, January 15th 2021