Winning a championship and getting the proverbial monkey off of his back last season has brought back the old Kevin Durant. This is the KD that claps back at those criticizing him on Twitter, crushes Knicks fans’ dreams, and openly discusses why LeBron James can’t be traded by the Cavs with Lil Dicky.
Durant’s old Twitter account is the thing of legend, but for a few years he’d taken a step back. Now, with a ring on its way, he’s back to being himself, having fun and letting his opinions be known. Over the past few days, a number of current and former NBA players have spoken candidly about Donald Trump and his weak comments on the Charlottesville tragedy and continued refusal to condemn the Nazis and white supremacists that marched and caused violence in Virginia.
LeBron has been among those that have been the most vocal about his disdain for Trump and problems with the president’s handling of this situation, but he hasn’t been alone. On Thursday, Durant took the Larry O’Brien trophy home to Maryland where he was met by a massive welcoming party that also included some media and a videographer from TMZ Sports.
Durant was asked about the recent increase in NBA players and especially stars being more vocal against Trump, and he offered a very simple explanation.
“Hell yeah, hell yeah,” Durant said when asked about NBA players speaking out against Trump. “We supposed to be. We don’t f*ck with him.”
The reporter tried to press him for more on whether he would join the increasing number of stars speaking out against Trump, but Durant had already moved on to some autographs. However, his “we don’t f*ck with him” comment should be enough to let people know where Durant stands on the issue and his feelings towards the President, without needing to say too much more.
NBA activism is becoming more and more prevalent, and even for those players with massive brands that have a lot to lose by speaking on sensitive issues, it’s nice to see them using their voice to challenge social issues they feel passionately about. From LeBron to Durant to Steph Curry, NBA stars are becoming more comfortable speaking their minds in an effort to influence actual change.
