Kevin Durant discusses fan interactions and trash-talking during interview
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:35 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Kevin Durant spoke about his experiences with trash-talking fans in a recent interview on Boardroom Talks. He acknowledged that while fans feel entitled to engage with players, interactions sometimes lead to regrettable exchanges. Durant, who embraces this aspect of gameplay, described the complexity of these moments, including a peculiar encounter in February 2024 with a Dallas Mavericks fan who taunted him, mentioning his late friend. He emphasized that he doesn't favor ejecting fans for heckling but often uses such moments to fuel his performance on the court.
- •Kevin Durant discussed fan trash-talking in an interview on Boardroom Talks.
- •He believes fans often regret engaging with him during games.
- •Durant shared a story about a Mavericks fan referencing a deceased friend.
- •He chooses not to get fans ejected for heckling.
- •Durant uses negative interactions to motivate his performance on the court.
- 3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant Thinks NBA Fans Regret Trash-Talking To Him: ‘I Hit You In The Soul’
"Kevin Durant says NBA fans feel entitled to direct trash-talk at him and often end up regretting it.
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