Kevin Durant once made a joke at his own expense to make a reporter feel at ease after he forgot the question he was supposed to ask. KD’s joke made light of the awkward situation and in addition, made the entire room laugh.
This instance proves that Durant can laugh at himself and make a joke at his own expense. The media and the fans generally portray the 33-year old superstar as sensitive and vindictive.
Such an image of Durant stems from him arguing with random fans on social media and picking fights with talking heads, media analysts, and former and current players.
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There have been plenty of instances of? KD getting offended by hot takes from media personalities and athletes. The stories of his burner accounts and Twitter beefs are now part of internet history. But this incident provides a fresh perspective on such an image.
Kevin Durant jokes about himself to make a reporter feel good
This happened a few years ago when KD still played for the Golden State Warriors. A reporter wanted to ask Durant a question, but he completely forgot the question he wanted to ask.
?Yeah Kevin, you had, uhh? Sorry, I forgot my question. I won?t waste your time“, he struggled to get out his words in embarrassment. KD looked a little confused at first. He clearly didn’t expect such a thing to happen.
“Damn“, said KD. The reporter apologetically blurted out, “It happens“, to make light of the situation.
Meanwhile, the entire room started laughing at the reporter’s expense. Therefore, KD decided to crack a joke to make things more comfortable for everyone.
“Hey I feel you dawg, it?s all good? I forgot a couple plays tonight“. The entire room broke into a fit of laughter once again. The reporter joined in as well.
KD with his presence of mind converted an embarrassing moment for the reporter into a fun experience for everyone.
Durant’s future in Brooklyn
Kevin Durant’s future in Brooklyn is shrouded in uncertainty. Kyrie Irving may opt out of his player option this offseason to become an unrestricted free agent.
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If that happens, it will be difficult to keep the 2-time NBA champion in Brooklyn. At 33, he can’t afford the patience to wait for the Brooklyn Nets to build a good roster around him for years.
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Meanwhile, Kevin Durant’s former team, the Golden State Warriors are in the NBA Finals once again. They are looking to beat the Boston Celtics to bag their fourth NBA championship.