Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant fined $25,000 by NBA for ‘directing obscene language’ towards fan

In the NBA, spirited discussions with fans are usually encouraged, but when they include foul language, like Kevin Durant did on Friday night, it is frowned upon. 

Kevin Durant was recorded exchanging words with a fan when James Harden inbounded the ball during the Brooklyn Nets’ final game against the Atlanta Hawks. KD was not pleased with the fan’s comments, which included the phrase “stop crying”.

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In response, Kevin Durant said, “Shut your a** up motherf***er.”

For the fan who wanted to get under Durant’s skin and disrupt his rhythm, it was all in good fun. Kevin Durant has grown a thick skin to these things as a result of his years of experience, and he continues to perform despite the boos from the crowd. He lost his temper this time and was punished for communicating with a fan using “obscene language”.

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Excerpts from the official memo from the NBA read:

“Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has been fined $25,000 for directing obscene language toward a fan, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations.”

Kevin Durant scored 31 points and was involved in a brawl with Hawks player Trae Young at the State Farm Arena, despite the quick encounter with the courtside fan. Both players, on the other hand, have put it down to being competitive and are not harbouring any malice. 

Kevin Durant’s inspired performance on both ends of the floor helped the Nets win the game 113-105. It was the Hawks’ second win of the season, and a third win would complete the series sweep.

Anyone who knows Kevin Durant knows he doesn’t shy away from a chance to speak his mind when the fans come for him. KD has previously been accused of using a fake Twitter account to communicate to fans and avoid being identified. 

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Kevin has recently been quite interested in it as a result of widespread trolling on social media. Although an image of his shoes was posted, Isaiah Thomas saw his ashy ankles and alerted the public. 

After that, Twitter trolls took over and harassed Kevin Durant for days, compelling him to respond. He began by saying, “I’m rich”, but this simply added fuel to the fire.

Despite all of the distractions off the court, Kevin Durant’s game has been Avon.  He’s kept putting on mind-blowing performances on the court, leading the Nets to victories every other night. 

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Kevin Durant leads the league in scoring with 28.5 points per game and is a strong contender for the MVP award in 2022. His performances are a big reason why the Nets are currently the top seed in the Eastern Conference standings.