Kevin Durant defends LeBron James joining 76ers amid double standard claims
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Kevin Durant expressed support for LeBron James following his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers on August 1, 2026. Durant compared this move to his own controversial signing with the Golden State Warriors, suggesting that critics are applying a double standard. The 76ers have assembled a strong roster, adding James and trading for Jaylen Brown. Durant highlighted that while other teams faced heavy criticism for similar star acquisitions, James's decision has not met with the same backlash. He believes the 76ers will be contenders in the upcoming season.
- •LeBron James officially joins the 76ers as a free agent.
- •Kevin Durant comments on perceived double standards in player acquisitions.
- •Durant draws parallels between the 76ers and his Warriors teams.
- •The 76ers now feature multiple star scorers, raising championship expectations.
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant compares LeBron James on 76ers to KD's time with Warriors
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — ‘They Said It Was Unfair’ – Kevin Durant Draws Parallel Between LeBron James’ 76ers to His 2016 Warriors Team
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant calls out ‘unfair’ double standard for LeBron James’ 76ers
"Kevin Durant knows a thing or two about being on a roster loaded with elite scorers, and he was not shy about drawing a comparison once LeBron James officially joined the Philadelphia 76ers. Durant made the comments while attending a charity event this weekend, and he did not hesitate to invoke his own championship history.
"Kevin Durant drew a parallel between LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers to when he joined the Golden State Warriors over a decade ago.
""The last time they put three 20-point scorers on a team, they said it was unfair."
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 3:46 PMKevin Durant compares LeBron James on 76ers to KD's time with Warriors
"The last time they put three 20-point scorers on a team, they said it was unfair."
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 11:32 PM‘They Said It Was Unfair’ – Kevin Durant Draws Parallel Between LeBron James’ 76ers to His 2016 Warriors Team
Kevin Durant knows a thing or two about being on a roster loaded with elite scorers, and he was not shy about drawing a comparison once LeBron James officially joined the Philadelphia 76ers. Durant made the comments while attending a charity event this weekend, and he did not hesitate to invoke his own championship history.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 10:07 PMKevin Durant calls out ‘unfair’ double standard for LeBron James’ 76ers
Kevin Durant drew a parallel between LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers to when he joined the Golden State Warriors over a decade ago.
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