Ex-Warriors Champion Makes Brutally Honest Kevin Durant Statement

Former Golden State Warriors forward Matt Barnes believes Kevin Durant is miserable with the Phoenix Suns

Mar 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns have struggled for most of this year despite having one of the best duos in the NBA in Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. The Suns currently have a 34-37 record which is good enough for 10th in the Western Conference, even though the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks have the same record.

The 10th seed would land them in a play-in spot, however, they would have to win twice to make the playoffs as the 8th seed.

Although superstar forward Durant has had a productive season, former Warriors forward Matt Barnes believes Durant is miserable. During an episode of the All the Smoke podcast, Barnes revealed his thoughts.

“KD seems like he's f****** miserable,” Barnes said. “His body language is off, and he's been getting into little beefs with …mother*******. That owner trying to throw him in the trade because Bradley Beal clogged up the pipeline. I think it f— KD’s mental up.”

The sun appears to be setting on the KD era in Phoenix after the legend was in trade rumors at the deadline.😬

“KD  seems like he's f— miserable. His body language is off, and he's been getting into little beefs...That owner trying to throw him in the trade because Bradley Beal… pic.twitter.com/Hh61XKq4o4

— DraftKings Network (@DKNetwork) March 20, 2025

Barnes would continue his statement about Durant’s unhappiness.

“I think he really felt disrespected,” said Barnes. “The experiment has failed and there’s no questions about it.”

Durant is averaging 26.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists while shooting 53/42/83 from the field which has made him one of the season’s best shooters once again. Durant was an All-Star this season and has the opportunity to lead his team to the play-in for what is likely the best-case scenario to end this regular season.

Mar 19, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at PHX Aena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Suns will be back in action on Monday night when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks in hopes of winning their fourth straight game.

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