Kevin Durant is once again facing online scrutiny after fans linked him to a controversial anonymous social media account. The NBA superstar addressed the conversation this week but made it clear he has no interest in fueling the speculation.
Kevin Durant said this on ‘burner account’ allegations
The discussion heated up during NBA All-Star weekend when an X account, @GetHigher77, began trending. Online users immediately accused the profile of running it secretly Kevin Durant. The account reportedly made harsh comments about players and hinted at inside details of the team, angering fans. However, so far, no public evidence has linked Handley to the Rockets star.
After the Houston practice, Durant kept his response cool and concise. He refused to confirm or deny anything. “I know you have to ask this question, but I’m not going to get into the Twitter nonsense,” he told reporters. He further said that he is focusing on the season.
Kevin Durant also shut down any discussion of locker-room drama. He stressed that the atmosphere within the team remains solid. “My teammates know what it’s like. We stuck with each other throughout the season,” he said. He said the group had just completed a strengthening practice and was already preparing for the next road trip. So far, neither head coach Ime Udoka nor any Houston players have publicly addressed the situation.
Still, the latest rumors immediately reminded fans of Durant’s past social media history. In 2017, he openly admitted to using burner accounts during his exit from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Those anonymous profiles let public figures post without revealing their identity. Durant previously said this approach has given him the freedom to speak his mind without the usual spotlight.
“You know, I wasn’t used to getting so much attention playing basketball. I wanted a place where I could talk to my friends without anyone just interrupting my conversation or mixing up my words or taking everything out of context because I enjoyed that place,” Durant. told in an interview.
Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya Mandatory