A new controversy shakes the NBA and directly involves Kevin Durant. The Houston Rockets star would have been accused of using an anonymous account on X to criticize, and in some cases heavily insult, teammates and former teammates.
According to reconstructions, the profile with username @gethigher77 would have published offensive comments towards several players, sparking a real media scandal.
The alleged criticisms of current companions
Two current Rockets teammates were also among the targets of the attacks: Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr..
The anonymous account criticized their performance on the pitch, accusing them of not shooting enough or not defending with enough intensity. If confirmed, these would be particularly serious statements, considering the delicate nature of the internal balance in an NBA locker room.
The attack on Westbrook and Irving
Even more serious would have been the comments addressed to two of Durant’s former teammates: Kyrie Irving, with whom he shared the experience at the Brooklyn Nets, and Russell Westbrook, his historic teammate at the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In an alleged private message, the account wrote:
“I wouldn’t say Kyrie Irving was competing with me, but that triple-double cocaine bear was.”in reference to Westbrook.
Words which, if truly attributable to Durant, would risk further compromising already complex relationships in the NBA panorama.
The shocking comparison at the time of the Suns
The most controversial passage, however, concerns the period spent at the Phoenix Suns, where Durant played under the guidance of coach Frank Vogel alongside Devin Booker.
According to the allegations, the anonymous account wrote:
«Two dictators, Stalin and Hitler. Mussolini and Kim Jong-un. The Suns are my team when we lose and Devin Booker’s team when we win.”.
An extremely strong and out of place comparison, which amplified the scope of the controversy and sparked the debate between fans and professionals.
Durant’s response: “I don’t get into Twitter nonsense”
When asked by the media after the Rockets’ practice, Durant avoided going into detail about the accusations.
“I know you have to ask these questions, but I’m not here to get into Twitter nonsense. I’m just here to focus on the season and keep fighting.”the 37-year-old said.
He then added:
«My teammates know what the situation is, we have remained focused throughout the season. We enjoyed the break, we had a great training session today and we can’t wait to face the away match”.
A precedent that weighs heavily
It is not the first time that Durant has found himself at the center of controversy related to social networks. Already in 2023 he admitted to having used an alternative account on X to argue with fans.
At the time he wrote in a provocative tone: “Come look for me”.
Now the question divides the NBA world: is this really a new case of a “secret account” attributable to Durant or a simple coincidence? While waiting for any concrete evidence, the story continues to fuel discussions on and off the court.
