Woj Says Kevin Durant Trade Demand Was Motivated By Criticism From Warriors Title Win 

Crazy thing is, there’s a chance that anyone in the comments defending Kevin Durant, might be Kevin Durant.

"Trade me to the 1998 Bulls" - KD

KD 2015: I can’t win with these cats KD 2019: I don’t want to win with these cats KD 2022: I can’t and don’t want to win with these cats

Kd so bothered that he wants to join the #1 seed from each conference 🤣

Nets really paid KD 30 million/year to recover from a massive injury, and he repays them by asking for a trade on a 4 year deal 🤝

Never did I imagine kd would ruin his legacy worse than the golden state move. And yet here we are. 🤣😭 this guy is just a different breed

KD should just start signing one year deals.

Draymond lives rent-free in KDs mind, First, he convinces him to leave OKC to join the warriors then scares him away by calling him a bit*h and reminding him how they won before him and they can win without him. Then Draymond makes comments after their recent win forcing durant to want to join the first seed in each division. LMao

Lets say the trade demand was motivated by the Warriors win, Why wouldn't KD then go into next season and ball out and win? Instead he wants to get traded to the first seed in either conference to make the trip to the finals as easy as possible.

People calling this “The Lebron Effect” are just looking for a reason to hate. Lebron James has never forced his way off of a team in the middle of a contract. He has only left as a free agent and that’s the way it’s supposed to be done.

This makes Harden a genius move, He predicted this way way early.

Breaking news: KD demands trade to Warriors, but only if Steph, Klay, Draymond and Wiggins stay, and LeBron, Giannis, Ja, Jokic and Luka are signed too.

KD just wants easy ride to finales he dont want to struggle to win or go through tough obstacles

🤣🤣🤣 we know that!! Kd can’t stand the fact that the warriors won again without him! He was holding on to that little bit of credit that the warriors needed him to beat lebron! So he’s fucked up in the head about it

Remember guys, he got along well with Russell Westbrook a few years ago in OKC. He defended Russell's game, but still left the team abruptly to the Golden state warriors without informing Russell.🤔

I have lost all respect for KD. He runs at the first sign of a challenge. Ran from OKC after they lost, ran from GSW after the Draymond incident, now running from Nets because they won't give his best friend a long term contract. KD is a follower, not a leader, and will run run run when things get tough.

KD said he didn't want to go to the Knicks because he didn't want the responsibility of lifting a franchise. If Robin was caught sneaking into Batman's dressing room and trying on the big guy's costume and prancing around, we'd call him Durant.

I just think it's crazy how everyone knows KD took the easy route going to GSW and winning two rings, but they still claim he's like top 15 all time....

World: KD ruined his legacy by joining warriors KD: Hold my beer

KD been in a negative light for so long that it wouldn’t surprise me if he wasn’t still in love with basketball anymore.

Rob has never defended Bron like this. Yet he seems to find a way to defend Durant at every turn. But still finds the time to criticise people for being biased

Rob is really hurt by all this kd, brooklyn mess.

I hope the nets ship him out to the best place for them no matter where it is. A message needs to be sent to these players

Chris gotta stop cutting Rob off 🤣😂

He left GSW in the first place to prove he could win a ring as the main dude, not going to a ready built team. He has a competitive team with the Nets, especially if Ben comes back and is solid. Why does everyone want to take the easy way out?

You make your bed, you lay in it. The legacy move would have been to stay in OKC and right the wrong of blowing the 3-1 to Golden State. If he genuinely wanted, they would have chosen him over Westbrook. They chose Westbrook, because Durant wouldn't give them a straight answer. He took the easy route to go to Golden State and was rightfully flamed for it. Went there talking about their beautiful team basketball, and then started talking about needing to play more Iso. That team did everything to accommodate him, but he realized that they were never going to see that as his team. It was always going to be Steph's team. Steph led the very building of that team and culture. Before long, he ran into more issues, because he wouldn't give them a straight answer. They all knew he was plotting to leave and team up with Kyrie, but he wouldn't give them a straight answer. He then left to lead his own team to a title, because contrary to what he claims, he actually cares very much about the criticism. He then somehow believed that he could make it work with Kyrie- wrong, had Nash brought in- wrong, had Harden brought in- wrong and it has been a disaster. So now, the team that paid him max dollars in a year they knew he wouldn't play, at a time when there was uncertainty over whether he would return to his old form, and now he wants out. But any team that wants him would have to significantly weaken their team, just to acquire him. You can't tell the media "You know who I am", and demand max money, but then expect a team to trade you for lower value. So, no matter how he slices it, he'll be stuck. Either he'll be stuck in Brooklyn with Kyrie and Ben Simmons, or he'll be on an island somewhere else.

KD demand was because he was trying to help Kyrie fleece the Nets for that contract. Nets would not give so he is pissed that the organization is not kissing their asses so he dipping. Trying to Gut another team so people can keep ass kissing him.

🤣🤣🤣 "KD only wants to go to Miami if they keep all of their best players and he walks onto a ready-made championship team" This guy really doesn't want to compete does he? Basically only wants to go to teams that are close to winning championships without them and all he has to do is be the missing piece. He just wants to walk into a situation where he doesn't have to be a leader, has a stacked roster and all he has to do is make some shots. People give LeBron a hard time but at least he went to teams that weren't on the cusp of winning without him and had to build teams there. Plus LeBron delivered a title everywhere he's been.

KD is one of the most sensitive players in the NBA. I can’t believe he lets social media and the media affect his future decisions so much

These dudes are taking the game I love for granted it hurts. Great as Kyrie is he doesn’t deserve all that bread he wants. KD definitely don’t wanna play with that man especially seeing Curry win finals MVP, has to hurt

If Kyrie doesn’t play I don’t see how he gets a max contract after the Nets…. Which team would ever trust him???

Durant to Phoenix would solidify that this is all about GSW and not a genuine issue with Brooklyn. While I’d enjoy watching the Suns with KD , this would be a real weak move !

At okc Durant and Russ were right there at the finals. If they had ran it back and maybe added a piece or two they probably could’ve a chip. But that just showed you the makings of this trade request. That’s why Milwaukees chip looks so much more meaningful

Due to their hatred of Lebron because some call him the GOAT instead of Jordan. Many members of the media tried to elevate KD to a place he has no place being. Now all of sudden the are finally faced with seeing KD for who he is. A great player who wants things to be easy and hates competing. That move to Golden State was a move of a person who knows he can not be the leader of a winning team. I do not believe he was the best player because he scored the most points.

So now he wants to go to the suns and heat? 😂 Aren't those teams that had some of the best records this past season?

Charles Barkley will have a field day with the KD trade request. Lmao passenger

It never made sense to look at the Warriors, realize that they don't even have another top 75 player other than Steph, and then say "OMG they are unbeatable with KD". Then, when KD left, they act like the Warriors are bad (even though they already won before KD and went 73-9). That never made sense! Steph plays GOD-TIER-GOAT TEAM basketball (through his floor spacing from his shooting) and because that's harder to visualize than a dunk, the media constantly looks at the team rather than acknowledging and giving Steph more credit.

He's a quitter he's a runner he's a track star he runs away when things get hard he's killing his own legacy but that's on him smfh 🤦

kd saw that the nets front office wasn't as buddy buddy as they thought by not offering kyrie a super max, that's the reason they're leaving

You can hear the pain and anguish in Rob's voice. Steph winning a chip hurt Rob 🤣

I really would like the kd for ad scenario but I’m sure Brooklyn will get a 5 team trade they get two or more young superstars and couple picks there’s no other way than to include bunch of teams that all come out good respectfully

So Rob don’t mind if him and Kyrie team up with LeBron, but if he joins Steph it’s cheating. It’s the Harlem Globetrotters vs the Generals. But Rob the same one that say Steph not top 10. Make it make sense???? Also, Steph the only top 75 player on that team. Now, I wouldn’t want him back with Steph, but it just blows my mind to hear them earlier say that wouldn’t have a problem with him going to team up with Bron and Kyrie, but yet have one with Steph. The Steph hate us real. They wanna bring KD and Bron ring count up.

Oh so if KD goes back to the Warriors you stop watching the nba but if KD AND Kyrie go to lakers with Lebron is “not a lock” therefore is ok? Man the warriors hate and lebron loving is ridiculous.

Broussard hasn’t stopped talking about KD since the first round loss.

My goodness, with Kyrie, Simmons, KD, etc etc, they are already a superteam!!! What a big baby...what more do you want KD....

Got a feeling KD and Kyrie will be playing for the Nets next season

KD verse LeBron debate over. Lebron plays with whoever he got, and gets job done. KD gets what he wants, and can't get job done. Now chasing, instead of leading

Any team trading for KD will have to give Brooklyn a haul in return. That ensures the team Durant lands on will either be short on stars or have no depth. Brooklyn really is his best chance to win. Even if Kyrie leaves its still his best chance. Also its laughable that he thinks he can dictate to Nets and Heat which players to include in a trade.

How does running away from another uncomfortable situation help with the criticism he's received?

KD has learned from his mistakes. Instead of joining the team that beat him and made the finals, he's decided to join a team that made the conference finals/finals the year before. Don't join the best or 2nd best team, instead join the 3rd or 4th best. Gotcha. KD is not a passenger or a bus driver. He is a certified train hopper. Dude has lost even more respect from me. Bum.

I've NEVER Believed in K.D. ! ! Zero Leadership Skills. Miami is what he needs because it's all Grown Ass Men in Miami Led by Pat Riley. Durant is only worth Two 1st rd picks because a team would have to take on his massive contract and his age.

03:20 wow wasnt KD the one who was bashing people saying they dont want to compete anymore? The hardest road. 😂

I personally think KD upset with how KI was treated. KI likely told him he’s out as soon as he has a chance which leaves him and Ben Simmons . I don’t think it has anything to do w warriors although he prolly didn’t want them to win..

“I hope KD doesn’t want it handed to him on a silver platter” …why you think he went to GS to begin with.

Surprise winner from this drama: LeBron He left Cle and won a chip. He came back home and won a chip down 3-1. He then brought LA a ring. Makes you respect his game even more

Man owners are gonna hammer the players at the next CBA….

They are mad about the vaccine; every episode. WIGGINS IS NOT THE CRITERIA FOR KYRIE's LIFE. YOUR LIFE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN BASKETBALL 🏀

If Kd knew he wanted to leave why sign extension 😂dude literally got swept and said I can’t win with this team😂

Anyone noticed KD still got Golden State pics on his IG

Bron brings rings to teams KD brings dreams of rings that’s the difference

Lol KD tryna play 2k MyGM mode 😂

Kelvin DurAINT and Cryrie Swerving🤡 I’m glad my knicks stayed away from these divas

KD # 7 IS NOT A LEADER HE IS JUST A FOLLOWER MJ # 23 IS A TRUE LEADER AND WILL BE A TRUE WARRIOR FOR THE REST OF THE NBA LEAGUE MJ # 23 ALL THE WAY

now rob is worried about “well if he didn’t talk to kevin” 😂😂 he says stuff all the time without having talked with the athlete.

Rob: Kevin Durant is who you think he is, He wants to play with Kyrie Irving. It's funny you make excuses for KD but not for Steph. KD is who you think he is.

KD said he open to returning to GS but the media gonna put enough bs out to make him not wanna go

KD is delusional, he thinks the nets will send him to Miami for nothing in return. Draymond was right about KD. This dude just wants easy chips to make his legacy look better and acts like people don't see it. Only KD Stans respect him at all.

There's no way Kyrie and KD not spoke about their situation. KD waited the deadline for Kyrie to opt in in his contract so he have a guarantee 36 mil before announcing the trade so Kyrie will not play for the Nets and ask for a trade as well. Those 2 are the most toxic players in NBA.

Wow KD smoking that finals 23 pack a year early 😅😂😂

See how Rob making excuses saying they get hurt? Lol

As a sixer fan, all I know is that, We definitely won the trade.

I can't say I don't understand why KD does this (yeah, he's an athlete, and one of the greatest in the world, but he's still human), but I wish he would stop caring what people thought so much and just play HOW he wants and WHERE he wants. I hope he finds happiness within himself.

Kevin is trolling the media he knows the suns can’t give up Devin Booker he knows if he get traded to the heat the heat can’t keep their stars

KD f’d up and he knows it. If he could have seen the future and his ass and Kyrie’s getting swept by a team that eventually loses in the Finals to a Warriors team without him, no way the dude would have left.

People who moved a lot during childhood typically have troubles connecting to others and a need to change environments every 2-3 years. I'm surprised that KD was able to stay with Seattle/OKC as long as he did. KD was ready to bolt the Warriors months before the Draymond Green situation, but made it 3 years. Its now been 3 years with the Nets. It will likely be 3 years with his next team.

My question is why is everyone so high on KD? What has he done? I never liked him, I don't even have him in my top 15 all time. HE WON 2 FINAL MVP ON A STACKED TEAM, THAT'S NOT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT IS A RESUME BUILDER. EXAMPLE IGGY AND JOE DUMAR'S FINAL MVPS. The media needs to stop hyping guys because they can score! You need to hype guys that can score and defend because the game is 2 ways OFFENSE AND DEFENSE!

Suns went back to back deep into the playoffs and finals kd joining them is just as bad only thing is that gsw had won a ring

Toothpick Broussard.

KD wants to beat the Warriors. He wants to go to a team that has a great chance to beat the Warriors

Rob Parker looking like Black Noir...😂😂

Kd trade request was influenced by Kyrie irving.stephen a is right on it,we are witnessing the most delusional player in all sports. He destroyed the team spirit mentality by his selfishness and missing too many games, Cleveland Boston and now Brooklyn. The nets management should trade him since the pandemic, bad management and leadership from the nets.keep up the good job. Much love ❤️ and support for you. Peace and be smart.

The timberwolves just traded a whole 5 players and 4 first round picks for Rudy Gobert. I wonder what teams will trade for KD? The timberwolves just lost in big way. Unless they get KD🤣

Steph Curry's new superpower. F*cking with Kevin Durant's mind on the opposite coast.

To be honest Chris and Rob for some reason seem like a really good combo together for some reason thier chemistry is great and when Rob isn't saying completely off the wall things he actually isn't that bad to listen too..

Cuz it proves dubs can win without KD as dray said to him when they got heated against the clippers in 2018

Rob sounds like he spits all over the place when he talks

Just a reminder. Through 4 trips to the finals, over 15 games. Kevin Durant averaged 30.3 pts | 7.7 reb | 4.5 ast | on .546 / .448 / .911 shooting. Which is a .674 true shooting %.

KD clearly care that the Dubs won this year because he thought he was gonna get his jersey retired there 😂😂😂 boy was he wrong

kd could've stayed with Warriors they would have several rings

So he mad warriors won cuz he thought they couldn't win without him

This is just an unbelievable move KD made that in no way ends ups working in his favor. At the end of the day he made and EMOTIONAL move, seeing as Brooklyn had all the pieces to contend next year and even if he plays with them next year this will be a distraction all season. Self sabotage at its finest. Legacy tainted in all sorts of ways now.

Him going to Phoenix would be the 2nd team he goes to with the best record.

So how does joining an already title contenders help him?

“I think” “I think….” All an opinion by Woj. Rob is right, it’s speculation.

This is like the flip side of what happened with Brady and the Patriots, where he left and won with his new team while the Patriots are full of turmoil whereas KD left and has been the one dealing with all the problems while Golden State won again without him.

I agree with this. I think KD did feel the pressure after Golden State wins. Steph winning without him and subsequently being vaulted into top 10 over KD. Boston sweeping the Nets and losing in the finals. And then Steph just stepping all over the best defense in the league.

Cupcake Durant

CB still acting like Brooklyn can win. Give it up my man. KD ain't with Steph, Klay, and Dray.

I disagree with Rob: KD to the Warriors would make them worse. For who they have to give up like Wiggins? That makes them easier to beat for teams that have big defenders like Philly, Milwaukee, Memphis, the Clippers, and ironically enough, Boston!

I feel bad for coach Kenny Atkinson bruh and 18-19 nets bruh even they won 42-40 games they lost in the first round but the team was on the come up and coach Atkinson gave that team toughness.