Kevin Durant's Brutally Honest Statement After Suns-Pelicans

The two-time NBA champion gave his candid thoughts on the Suns after losing to the Pelicans.

Feb 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans in the third quarter at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns dropped their third straight game after a 124-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Thursday's loss was the Suns' 10th in the last 12 games, and the team is now five games under .500. Phoenix is now on the outside looking in for the Conference playoff standings as the 11th seed.

Devin Booker led all scorers with 36 points, while Kevin Durant chipped in 28. However, it was not enough to overcome Zion Williamson's first career triple-double, as the two-time all-star finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists versus the Suns. Durant talked to reporters postgame about the team's recent slide and whether the team still has passion.

"Most definitely. I feel like everybody wants to win," Durant said. "I feel like everybody's pissed off. When you see bad body language, that means people care. And guys care in this locker room, and I can tell they're pissed."

I asked Kevin Durant if he still senses fight in the Suns: "Most definitely. I feel like everybody wants to win. I feel like everybody’s pissed off. When you see bad body language, that means people care. And guys care in this locker room, and I can tell they’re pissed." pic.twitter.com/pG6rJUG6QD

— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) February 28, 2025

Durant has already been subject to future trade rumors, considering how disappointing this season has been. Star guard Bradley Beal missed Thursday's game with a strained calf, but the trio of Booker, Durant, and Beal has underperformed all season. The Suns currently have the highest payroll in the NBA.

Kevin Durant gets buckets. pic.twitter.com/KWmuU0RD3A

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 28, 2025

Phoenix has now lost three straight games to the Pelicans, who are playing some of their best basketball of the season. Williamson is the fittest he's been since joining the Pelicans in 2019, reportedly down below his college weight at Duke.

Both teams square off again on Friday night in Phoenix in a back-to-back matchup.

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