‘Are we allowed to say anything?’ – Stephen A. Smith in First Take bust-up with Kevin Durant over ‘disrespect’ remarks
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Smith fired back at Kevin Durant on First Take after the NBA stars comments.Durant, 36, posted on X after a fan messaged him about some apparent Smith remarks.Stephen A.
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Smith doesnt pay attention to the Phoenix Suns[/caption]And the First Take star doubled down on his opinion of the Phoenix Suns superstar.One fan sent a message to Durant on social media claiming that Smith was saying the 36-year-old is not a leader.The fan noted, Never hear anything about your leadership when your team is winning.And Durant directly replied to the fans post.Steve is trying to run for President, he said.You think he actually paid attention to a struggling team?Its called propaganda.Smith took exception to Durants stance and hit back on Tuesdays First Take.Are we allowed to say anything? Smith wondered.Theres a residue of crumbs all over the place about things that have transpired in the career of Kevin Durant.
We might question things here and there, but nobody disrespects this man.
I love the guy.
I dont disrespect him.
Im simply saying, elements of leadership that other people may have had to galvanize a team is something that he doesnt seem to have.Former players, present players, coaches, teammates, media, nobody can talk about this guy.
I dont give a damn what KD says.I got nothing but love for KD.
I know thats a good brother, hes just a bit sensitive.Durant is a two-time NBA champion from his time with the Golden State Warriors.He was named league MVP in 2014 while with the Oklahoma City Thunder.And the 36-year-old has been to the All-Star Game 15 times in his illustrious career.He is a four-time Olympic gold medalist with the US national team, including last summer in Paris.Smith, meanwhile, recently claimed he would leave the door open for a career in politics.The First Take star has signed a $100 million contract to remain with ESPN..
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