Kevin Durant defends LeBron James against ring chaser criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:21 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Kevin Durant expressed support for LeBron James after he signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Durant argued that all NBA players are chasing rings, shots, or money, countering criticism about James being labeled a ring chaser. James' contract comes as a significant pay cut from his previous deal, drawing backlash online. Durant, who has faced similar critiques in his career, defended James on social media and urged people to observe the season before passing judgment.
- •LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers on July 24.
- •Critics claim James is ring chasing with his new contract.
- •Kevin Durant argues all NBA stars pursue rings, shots, or money.
- •Durant's support comes after personal experiences with similar criticism.
- •James joins a strong Sixers lineup featuring Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
- 12:21 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant has blunt response to LeBron James ‘ring chaser’ critics
"Kevin Durant defends LeBron James' 76ers contract on social media, explaining that every NBA star is simply chasing either rings, shots, or money.
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