Kevin Durant responds to Iman Shumpert's comments about championships lost
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Kevin Durant addressed Iman Shumpert's grievances regarding his decision to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016. In a now-deleted post, Durant dismissed Shumpert's claims that his move cost the Cavaliers two additional championships. Shumpert made his comments during an episode of Gilbert Arenas' podcast, expressing frustration over Durant joining a Warriors team that had already secured a championship. Durant's response included a plug for Arenas, indicating he did not share Shumpert's sympathy. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions regarding player movement and its impact on championship outcomes in the NBA.
- •Durant responded to Shumpert's claims on social media.
- •Shumpert said Durant's move cost him two championships.
- •The comments came during an episode of Arenas' podcast.
- •Durant joined the Warriors after defeating his team in the playoffs.
- •Durant won two championships with the Warriors in 2017 and 2018.
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors news: Kevin Durant hits Gilbert Arenas with stray in deleted clap back at Iman Shumpert's championship complaining
"Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant fired back at Iman Shumpert over his continued frustration with Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016 , while also dragging Gilbert Arenas into the exchange with a stray shot. Durant responded in a now-deleted post after Shumpert discussed the move during a recent episode of Arenas’ “Gil’s […] The post Warriors news: Kevin Durant hits Gilbert Arenas with stray in deleted clap back at Iman Shumpert's championship complaining appeared first o
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