Kevin Durant fires back at Richard Jefferson’s on-air criticism
Kevin Durant just saw it live and he won’t be silent, sorry.
During Sunday’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the San Antonio Spurs, retired NBA swingman Richard Jefferson, who is now a commentator, took a shot at Durant and the Golden State Warriors. Jefferson criticized the Dubs for bringing in the four-time scoring champion after losing to Cleveland in the 2016 Finals, comparing it to getting beaten in a street fight and coming back with your older brother.
Durant caught wind of Jefferson’s remarks and replied in an Instagram comment by simply saying, “Everybody from the streets now.”
No burner this time? @KDTrey5 #NBA pic.twitter.com/5jE9qGn0aZ
— CertifiedCritic (@AnnoyingCritic) April 7, 2019
Jefferson, who retired last October after 17 years in the league, is by no means an impartial observer. He was on Cleveland’s 2016 title team as well as their 2017 team that lost to the Warriors in the Finals after the addition of Durant.
While his decision to sign with Golden State came nearly three years and two championships ago now, Durant is still taking heat for the move. Essentially calling Jefferson, who has taken shots at the Warriors before, a fake tough guy indicates that KD is beyond over it.
