The fallout from the alleged Kevin Durant burner Twitter account — where a presumed secret profile was caught insulting current and former teammates — reached Devin Booker during All-Star Weekend. Fans pieced together clues (group chat screenshots, phrasing patterns, timestamps) linking the account to KD, with several posts targeting the Phoenix Suns era, including shots at Booker himself.
In an interview with AZ Central, Booker addressed the speculation head-on with maturity and zero hostility:
“I was just with him All-Star weekend. Nothing was said about it. You don’t know what’s true and what’s not nowadays. I don’t pay too much (attention) to it. Even if it is true, I understand there are trolls nowadays. That’s what a lot of social media is. It’s trolling, and it’s a good time. It’s a fun time. I don’t take any of it too personally.”
Booker made it clear he harbors no grudge — even if the account is confirmed to be Durant’s. The two maintained a positive relationship during their Suns tenure, and Booker chose to rise above the noise rather than escalate.
What the Alleged Burner Said About Booker & the Suns
The posts (widely circulated but unconfirmed by Durant) included pointed resentment toward Phoenix:
- Durant allegedly claimed the Suns were “his team” when they lost, but “Booker’s team” when they won — implying unfair blame-shifting by fans/media.
- One particularly harsh comment compared Booker and former coach Frank Vogel to historical dictators responsible for atrocities — a bold and inflammatory remark if authentic.
These surfaced both during Durant’s Suns stint (2023–mid-2025) and after his trade to the Houston Rockets, suggesting lingering frustration over how the experiment ended.
Phoenix Moves On — Booker Era Thriving Without KD
Phoenix made a bold gamble trading for Durant (mortgaging future assets), but the partnership never clicked — no deep playoff runs, chemistry issues, and eventual separation. After moving Durant, the Suns doubled down on role players around Booker:
- Dillon Brooks is having a career year.
- The supporting cast has gelled.
- Booker remains the unquestioned face and leader of the franchise.
The Suns have moved past the Durant chapter with relative ease — a testament to Booker’s leadership and the organization’s decision to invest in continuity rather than another superstar experiment.
Durant Hasn’t Confirmed — Most Targets Stay Silent
Durant has not publicly addressed the burner account allegations. Most players mentioned in the alleged messages (former teammates, coaches, media figures) have stayed quiet. Booker is the first — and so far only — to respond directly, choosing grace over confrontation.
His peace of mind likely stems from the current Suns’ strong play and clear direction. There’s no lingering drama on his end — even if the words were KD’s.
NBA fans: Does Booker’s response make you respect him more? Do you think Durant should address the burner rumors directly? Or is this just social media noise that should be ignored? Comment below and share if you’re Team Booker staying above the fray!