Kevin Durant tasted victory last night after scoring 31 points for the Phoenix Suns in a W against the Clippers. The Suns are leading the series 3-1 against the LA side in the first round. Elsewhere, boxing star Gervonta Davis defeated Ryan Garcia in a catchweight boxing match and added another triumph to his credit. Following Davis’ victory, Kevin Durant took a moment to acknowledge the boxer’s big moment. However, KD got trolled by NBA fans after he celebrated the boxer’s triumph.
Amidst the NBA playoffs, Gervonta Davis’ matchup against Ryan Garcia had sent the sporting community into a frenzy. Adding fuel to that buzz, KD took to social media to show some love to Tank.
Kevin Durant extols Gervonta Davis for winning an impressive fight
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It is not unheard of for NBA stars to closely follow other sporting events. Among the many sporting events, combat sports have a special place in the hearts of NBA stalwarts. With his latest gesture, Kevin Durant has kept this reputation of NBA stars’ love for combat sports live and running. While KD was busy locking horns with the Clippers, he did not forget to acknowledge Gervonta Davis’ much-awaited victory against Garcia.
Bidness handled @Gervontaa
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) April 23, 2023
Kevin Durant took to twitter and tweeted?“Bidness handled @Gervontaa“, after the fight concluded. Many fans were surprised to see the 2014 MVP finding time to adulate Davis amid the playoff matchup. However, some fans didn’t approve of Kevin Durant’s gesture. Rather, they alluded to KD’s championship draught and trolled him.
KD elicits ridicule from fans
Kevin Durant is undoubtedly one of the greatest players of the generation. KD won back-to-back championships with the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018. While doing so, he also claimed the NBA Finals MVP trophies.
However, the NBA veteran has been going through a rough patch recently. Despite being in championship contender teams, KD has failed to win any chips in the past few seasons for a multitude of reasons.
Therefore, his warm gesture prompted some ridicule from NBA fans. “Now You Handle Your Business and Win a Ring,” said a fan.
Now you handle your business and win a ring
— Mo (@SayNoMo0) April 23, 2023
Another fan called out KD in a merciless fashion.
Lol you who you joining next year? Loser
— Slinger (@STK_Slinger) April 23, 2023
Fan shows no mercy.
Win a real ring loser
— RUI FANATIC (@therealselena23) April 23, 2023
Fan predicted another playoff upset for Durant.
Don't worry, Nuggets are going to handle BIDNESS round 2! Cupcake
— Jovani (@jb1789) April 23, 2023
Basketball buffs badly want KD to win another ring.
KD when you gon hop in the ring?
— James 🇬🇭 (@MyCoIlection) April 23, 2023
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A fan shed light on Durant’s plight after the tweet hit the internet.
This tweet has been out for 40 seconds and the amount of hate I’m reading is disgusting😭
— Coobie (@Coob_1130) April 23, 2023
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