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Warriors Fans Will Be Stunned When They See What Kevin Durant Said About Them on Social Media!

Posted on August 11, 2025 - 2:51 am by

Kevin Durant, the NBA’s social media sharpshooter, has never been one to shy away from clapping back at fans or critics on X. From his infamous burner account days to his unfiltered takes on his main handle, Durant’s online presence is as bold as his game. Recently, in a sprawling X thread where he declared it was “about time” the Oklahoma City Thunder won their first championship, Durant dropped a bombshell that’s got Golden State Warriors fans buzzing.

When a user asked why Warriors fans have soured on him, Durant fired back with a mic-drop response: “Them finals MVPs, they will never recover.” The two-time Finals MVP (2017 and 2018) seems to believe his back-to-back awards over fan-favorite Stephen Curry left a lasting sting in the Bay Area. And honestly, he might not be wrong.

Durant’s move to Golden State in 2016 was one of the most controversial decisions in NBA history. Leaving the Thunder to join forces with Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala, he helped form a juggernaut that many called unfair. The Warriors steamrolled the league, clinching titles in 2017 and 2018 with Durant earning Finals MVP honors both times. Had it not been for his Achilles injury and Thompson’s ACL tear in the 2019 Finals, they might’ve three-peated.

But when Durant bolted for the Brooklyn Nets after that 2019 season, the love from Warriors fans faded fast. Despite his undeniable role in their dynasty, his departure—and perhaps those MVP trophies—left some fans feeling he overshadowed their homegrown hero, Curry. Durant’s recent X jab suggests he knows exactly why the Bay Area hasn’t fully embraced him since.

Now, Durant’s embarking on a fresh chapter with the Houston Rockets after a lackluster stint with the Phoenix Suns. And the NBA scriptwriters couldn’t have planned it better: his first game as a Rocket will see him return to Oklahoma City for the Thunder’s championship ring ceremony. Talk about drama. Durant, who led OKC to the 2012 Finals alongside Russell Westbrook and James Harden, will watch the franchise that drafted him celebrate its first title—without him.

That 2012 Finals run, where the Thunder fell to LeBron James’ Miami Heat in five games, was closer than the scoreline suggests. But after trading Harden to avoid a hefty contract and failing to return to the Finals with Westbrook, OKC’s championship dreams stalled—until now. Durant’s “it’s about time” comment reflects both pride and perhaps a tinge of bittersweet reflection on what could’ve been.

Despite the ups and downs, there’s no denying Durant’s place among the NBA’s all-time greats. His scoring prowess, versatility, and clutch performances have kept him in the conversation as one of the best to ever do it. Yet, his career has been a rollercoaster of team changes, injuries, and fan debates. From OKC to Golden State to Brooklyn to Phoenix and now Houston, Durant’s journey is as compelling as it is polarizing.