Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns and Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. Smith slams Kevin Durant's leadership after Phoenix Suns' opener, KD fires back
Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Durant bicker with each other on X (formerly Twitter) over Smith's criticism over Durant's leadership and intangibles.
Suns' Kevin Durant Responds to Leadership Criticism
Rarely does an athlete of Durant's stature take time to address criticism, though the morning after Phoenix's season-opening win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Durant couldn't hold back on something said about him via ESPN's Stephen A Smith.
Kevin Durant Responds to Stephen A. Smith's Harsh Criticism
Superstar forward Kevin Durant led the way for Phoenix, finishing with a team-high 25 points, shooting 47 percent from the field and 40 percent from beyond the arc. He also reeled in seven rebounds and led the team in minutes played with 44.
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer, Devin Booker praise Kevin Durant's leadership style
LOS ANGELES – Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer must have heard Kevin Durant’s leadership being questioned over the years. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith just criticized him Thursday for not being a better leader who can have an impact on teammates because of the respect he’s earned as an all-time great player.
Devin Booker, Kevin Durant could reach Suns, NBA scoring milestones in 2024-25 season
Prior to the Suns' opening game Wednesday, Booker was 1,137 points away from tying Walter Davis' 15,666 for No. 1 in franchise history. The late Davis, who was inducted to the Naismith Hall Of Fame earlier this month, played the first 11 of his 15 seasons in Phoenix before he retired in 1992. He was a shooting guard like Booker.
Kevin Durant fires back at Stephen A. Smith Suns leadership rant
After the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in overtime, spoiling Steve Ballmer’s Intuit Dome debut in Los Angeles, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith had some harsh words for superstar Kevin Durant.
Suns-Lakers updates: Kevin Durant, LeBron James meet for 41st time
The Suns' Kevin Durant and Lakers' LeBron James will meet for the 41st time in their 18 years competing against each other.
Kevin Durant's stern response to fan's leadership criticism
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant responds to Stephen A. Smith & an NBA fan's questioning of his leadership.
NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win
Kevin Durant led the Phoenix Suns to a nail-biting 116-113 overtime win to spoil the Los Angeles Clippers’ grand opening at ...
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Suns Vs. Lakers Preview: LeBron James, Kevin Durant & Other Stars Square Off
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers look to move to 2-0 with a victory over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns.
Suns' Kevin Durant reveals real 'story' about top-8 scoring list ranking
Suns star Kevin Durant feels his place on the NBA's all-time scoring list needs added context after a career-changing injury.
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Suns vs Lakers live stream free, TV channel, time, how to watch
The Suns are coming off a116-113 overtime victory over the Clippers on Wednesday. Phoenix leaned heavily on its star duo, ...
Phoenix Suns And Los Angeles Lakers Injury Reports
On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns will face off in California. For the game, both teams have ...
Clippers drop overtime thriller in historic season opener against Suns at Intuit Dome
Steve Ballmer's vision took center stage during the Clippers' overtime loss against the Phoenix Suns at the Intuit Dome's ...