Suns’ Kevin Durant Slams Back Charles Barkley’s Comment “Not A leader”

Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns replies to Charles Barkley’s remarks on his leadership. The former NBA player delivered some pointed critiques of Durant’s team-leading abilities during the All-Star game. The standout forward expressed his disapproval of Barkley’s remarks during their team practice earlier.

Suns’ Kevin Durant Slams Back Charles Barkley’s Comment “Not A leader”

After participating in the 73rd All-Star game, which was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, KD is returning from an All-Star break. For his 14th All-Star game, he donned the Western Conference All-Stars uniform. Durant had the opportunity to unwind with some of the league’s top players and take in the spectacle even though their team didn’t win.

In response to Barkley’s accusation that Durant is “a follower” and “not a leader,” Durant reacted on Wednesday.

In an interview, Durant, 35, shared his thoughts on his position in the league with Rich Kleiman, his agent, and Boardroom, which he owns.

“I don’t feel like I want people to call me a leader,” Durant said. “But I also don’t want people to say I’m not one either because they don’t see what goes on behind the scenes of what I talk about or my intentions or relationships that I’ve built with my teammates and my support staff.

“I’m not as charismatic as my peers; I don’t have a personality that’s fit for TV like my peers. You’ve got to sell what you’re doing as well, and I haven’t sold it enough. I don’t feel like I need to. I don’t feel like I need people to call me a leader, but I also don’t feel like I want people to say I’m not one, either.”

As usual, Durant didn’t let it pass and gave his thoughts on what Barkley had to say.

“I just feel like a lot of people that’s on TV that don’t ever come to the gym, don’t ever comes to games, it’s hard for him to speak on what I do when they not in here,” Durant said.

“It’s just part of TV. They needed something to fill a segment up. So they talk about some negative s**t, but if you’re not in the gym, I don’t respect your opinion if you’re not in the gym with me.”

Barkley stated that he thinks guard Devin Booker is the Suns’ leader this season since Durant hasn’t stepped up during truTV’s alternative coverage of the All-Star Game on Sunday.

With a 33–22 record, the Suns are ranked sixth in the Western Conference. On Thursday, they will take the court one more when they play the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

This season, Durant has the opportunity to disprove Barkley. With three All-Stars who are in the peak of their careers, the Suns are a competitive squad. Perhaps his detractors will stop bothering him if he leads Phoenix to a championship victory.

This season, Durant has the opportunity to disprove Barkley. With three All-Stars who are in the peak of their careers, the Suns are a competitive squad. Perhaps his detractors will stop bothering him if he leads Phoenix to a championship victory.

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