"I walk right by guys like this" - Kevin Durant calls out 'oldhead' Keyshawn Johnson for challenging him 'on the streets'
Kevin Durant is regarded as one of the premier scorers in NBA history, but he is also known as one of the most vocal players on social media. The two-time NBA champion does not shy away from interacting with fans and responding to comments, even if it's from analysts. He did the same in his latest comments directed at former NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson.
Originally, Johnson argued that if he saw the Suns superstar in public, their interaction would not be in the friendliest state. He shared his comments in his latest appearance on FS1's "Undisputed," which garnered attention on X, formerly known as Twitter.
In response, Kevin Durant aimed a hilarious comment at Keyshawn Johnson with the type of tone accustomed to him.
"Old head funny," Durant said. " I walk right by guys like this and put my AirPods in, I don't know dog, what makes him think we going to embrace if I ever see him?"
Durant was not too fond of what Johnson had to say about him and argued that he wouldn't break a sweat if they were to see each other in public as he would not feel too pressured to notice him.
NFL legend presented a hypothetical situation involving Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors
Kevin Durant's latest comments at Keyshawn Johnson didn't come out of nowhere. It started during a previous "Undisputed" segment where the former NFL player argued that if Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce were placed in the Golden State Warriors dynasty era instead of Durant, then the results wouldn't have been any different.
"If I put Paul Pierce on the Golden State Warriors," Johnson said, "with Klay Thompson, Draymond [Green], and Steph Curry, you don't think he could do the same s***? He would do the same thing."
Durant's move to join the Warriors remains one of the most debated topics in the NBA with how much it shifted the landscape of the league.
Kevin Durant responded by bringing up his own hypothetical situation involving Johnson's time with the New York Jets. He pointed out how futile that kind of argument is when it comes to sports debates as it steers clear from facts.
When the Suns forward played with the Warriors for three seasons, he was a vital piece in helping the team secure back-to-back championships as he showcased some of his best basketball to date at both ends of the floor. His shotmaking was a must-watch under coach Steve Kerr's offensive system, which allowed the rest of the team to thrive off his presence.
In those three seasons, he put up 25.8 points (52.4% shooting, including 38.4% from beyond the arc), 7.1 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game.