As the game progresses into new territory every day, one complaint has become quite popular. Fans of past generations claim that the game got softer and softer. More recently, Nets star Kevin Durant was fined for some absurd reason. Engaging in an act of foul language, the 33-year-old was heavily fined. And the fans don’t care.
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Currently, with Brooklyn, Kevin Durant is having an amazing season. He is averaging nearly 30 points and 8 rebounds this year. Along with James Harden and now Kyrie Irving, he hopes to lead the Nets to an elusive title this year. Determined to succeed, even the best can sometimes succumb to frustration. This is exactly what happened with KD, for which he has now been reprimanded.
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Kevin Durant fined for profane language, shocks NBA fans
Recently, the two-time NBA champion was part of a media interview. During this time he reportedly engaged in foul language, the extent of which is unknown. Additionally, he failed to comply with a routine NBA security interview following the incident. As a result, Durant was fined massively.
Nets star Kevin Durant was fined $15,000 for using profane language during a media interview and failing to comply with an NBA Security interview as part of the process of examination.
– Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 14, 2022
As confirmed by Shams Charania of The Athletic, the fine currently stands at $15,000. On the other hand, NBA fans who heard the news had none of it. They openly expressed their displeasure on social media. Coming to support the 11-time All-star, they reiterated their stance on how the league has gotten too soft. One fan, in particular, said, “NBA is so sweet.” Here are the best reactions.
The NBA is so sweet
— Blake⁶???? (@blakeKDstan) January 14, 2022
LIGUE SOFT LMAOOO
– John Smith ???????????? (@BrokeAnkIes) January 14, 2022
lmao was it because of that? pic.twitter.com/OnSxKuQb5u
— LAKER NATION FADE (@FadeAwayLeBron) January 14, 2022
– ????????????????’???? ????ℝ???????? ????☄️???? (12-31) (@TatesBurner) January 14, 2022
k, $15,000 is like $15 for KD. they do too much
–Keith McPherson (@Keith_McPherson) January 14, 2022
Chump changes to third-best NBA player
– Krishna (@GenZ_Brown_Boy) January 14, 2022
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SMH they could have bought Kyrie 3 home games with that money!!
–Daniel (@djmorse126) January 14, 2022
thats why lebron is better
– Shaivonte (@russdinero) January 14, 2022
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Do you agree with the fine imposed on Kevin Durant? While $15,000 doesn’t seem like a lot in general for such a big star, it’s huge in context. Has the NBA really gotten ‘too soft’?
