Kevin Durant calls out NFL refs for missing clear PI call on Commanders' final play vs. Giants

Kevin Durant is from the Washington D.C. area, so it comes as no surprise that the NBA star is a fan of the Washington Commanders.

Sunday night's game between the Commanders and the New York Giants ended in controversy when the referees did not call a seemingly obvious pass interference call.

Durant took to Twitter to post his thoughts on the non-call.

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@KDTrey5 LMAOOO what happened to the commanders??

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Replying to another Twitter user who tagged the Brooklyn Nets forward, Durant used a photoshopped image of Commanders receiver Curtis Samuel. The image showed the receiver in the end zone with a Giants defender wrapped around his back.

Despite the crushing loss that meant being one step closer to a possible playoff elimination, the longtime Washington football fan still had his sense of humor.

Kevin Durant calls out media in defense of Giovani Bernard's reaction to reporters' questions

Star forward Kevin Durant was busy watching NFL football (as most Americans were in addition to the World Cup) and weighing in on Twitter with his thoughts.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Giovani Bernard had a miscommunication on a key special teams play that led to a turnover that the Cincinnati Bengals pounced on. Several reporters wanted to ask Bernard about the play after the game, and he was initially bothered by their approach.

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Bucs running back Giovani Bernard didn’t want to talk to the media about what happened on the botched fake punt. Here’s that interaction.

Note: As reporters, it is our job to seek clarity on what happened, especially on the most pivotal play of a game.

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Bucs running back Giovani Bernard didn’t want to talk to the media about what happened on the botched fake punt. Here’s that interaction.

Note: As reporters, it is our job to seek clarity on what happened, especially on the most pivotal play of a game. https://t.co/snQSvLE5mA

Durant replied to the ESPN reporter's tweet regarding Bernard and defended the running back. The NBA player did not hold back his thoughts on some reporters and how they approach professional athletes in interviews.

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@SinaiNot Entitlement in this world has gone to another level. Media believes they are responsible for the popularity of the game

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Bernard eventually politely relented and answered the reporters' questions. He took full responsibility and lamented that the miscommunication led to a crucial turnover that the opposing team took full advantage of.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost another game to the Cincinnati Bengals, which brought their record to 6-8. Incredibly, the Buccaneers are still first in the NFC South and control their own path to the playoffs.

On the other hand, Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets are 19-12. Despite another season of turmoil and uncertainty regarding Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons, the Nets are sitting fourth in the Eastern Conference. Durant currently is averaging 30.4 points per game, the second-highest average of his career.

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