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Kevin Durant is not backing down – whether it comes to his trade request or answering Twitter trolls.
The disgruntled Brooklyn Nets star had time Sunday to go through his Twitter mentions and interact with fans while waiting for the organization to honor his trade request. He responded to a fan who questioned whether his legacy had been tainted with him going from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Golden State Warriors to the Nets, and possibly to another team after that.
"It’s all a matter of perspective my g. U say it’s tainted, I say it’s never been stronger," he said in response to complaints about his legacy.
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, #7, talks to coach Steve Nash during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
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The Nets have not been able to find a suitable trade partner for Durant since he asked for a trade at the start of free agency in July. The two sides have apparently come to a boiling point over the last week with the Nets superstar reportedly giving the front office an ultimatum – either trade Durant or fire general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash.
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Kevin Durant, #7 of the Brooklyn Nets, dribbles as RJ Barrett, #9 of the New York Knicks, defends during the first half at Barclays Center on March 13, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Brooklyn’s team owner Joe Tsai expressed support in the front office and coaching staff in his own tweet last week.
"Our front office and coaching staff have my support. We will make decisions in the best interest of the Brooklyn Nets," Tsai said.
Training camp is only a few weeks away. ESPN’s NBA insider Brian Windhorst said on the "Hoop Collective" podcast that he can see the potential of Durant not being traded at all.
"A week ago, if you had asked me, 'Will Kevin Durant hold out of training camp if he's not traded?' I would have been like, 'Ehh, I can't see it.' Now I can see it. That is what we're headed toward," he said.
Kevin Durant, #7 of the Brooklyn Nets, looks on and smiles during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 10, 2022 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Durant still has three years remaining on his deal with the Nets. The organization doesn’t have any obligation to deal him.