“I definitely need help”: Kevin Durant deletes tweet after fan claims Suns superstar 'has identity crisis’
Kevin Durant often engages basketball fans on Twitter which sometimes ends in trash talk. One fan, who was probably checking KD's status, put out this surprising post that had Durant's message:
"I definitely need help"
Kevin Durant tweeted and deleted this. Hopefully he’s all good. https://t.co/UYiypLLDB6
The post was since deleted, so it's anybody's guess how it all started and the response to the tweet.
Durant, however, is known for sometimes trolling his critics. He did this to Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Stephen A. Smith and many others. The Phoenix Suns All-Star forward could be doing the same thing.
Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns' projected starters need help next season
The Phoenix Suns recently grabbed headlines when they acquired Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards. They gave up Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, multiple second-round picks and multiple pick swaps.
Phoenix's projected starting four of Deandre Ayton, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal is already worth $163 million. With just four players, the Suns are already over the luxury tax threshold.
Cameron Payne is still under the books, which makes him the fifth member of what could be Phoenix's first five.
2023-24 Phoenix #Suns Salaries
Kevin Durant, $47.6M
Bradley Beal, $46.7M
Devin Booker, $36M
Deandre Ayton, $32.4M
Cam Payne, $6.5M
5 players totaling $169.4M, with 10 roster spots to fill, and a Super Tax Apron of $179.5M this season.
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As good as this lineup is, the NBA remains an 82-game grind. The Suns have to help Durant and the starters or they might run their superstars to the ground.
Phoenix are reportedly trying to bring back Torrey Craig, Josh Okogie and Jock Landale back into the fold.
The Suns are trying to practically bring the same team. In this version, though, they will have Bradley Beal instead of Chris Paul. The change might not even make a difference in the long run.
Against the undermanned LA Clippers, the Suns still had to play KD and Devin Booker a ton of minutes. Even without Paul George for the whole series and Kawhi Leonard available in Game 1 only, Phoenix struggled.
The Phoenix Suns were finally exposed in the series against the Denver Nuggets. Denver's depth, balance and star power eventually overwhelmed the favored Suns.
Phoenix expects Kevin Durant to contribute more in rebounding, rim protection and playmaking. Devin Booker's workload will also increase.
How they can get help is anybody's guess. The offseason is long and they may still figure it out.
Also read: Kevin Durant helped Phoenix Suns recruit Bradley Beal according to NBA Insider