Klay Thompson responds to Kevin Durant's Instagram comment on MVPs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:51 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Klay Thompson expressed his discontent with Kevin Durant's Instagram comments regarding MVP recognition. Durant remarked that Thompson was 'never a MVP candidate in nothing' while defending the talent of the 2026-27 Philadelphia 76ers compared to the Warriors. Both Thompson and Draymond Green reacted to Durant's remarks, with Thompson asking, 'u good?' Although upset, they remain integral to the Warriors' success despite not achieving MVP status. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions among former teammates about their contributions to the Warriors' dynasty.
- •Kevin Durant criticized Klay Thompson's MVP credentials on Instagram.
- •Durant called the current Sixers more talented than Warriors championship teams.
- •Klay Thompson responded with concern asking Durant, 'u good?'
- •Draymond Green also reacted, suggesting Durant was using a burner account.
- •Thompson and Green played crucial roles in the Warriors' success.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson hits back at Kevin Durant over 'never an MVP candidate' dig
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson not happy after Kevin Durant disses former Warriors teammate: 'Never an MVP in nothing'
"Kevin Durant didn't hold back when breaking down his former teammates' stats, and Klay Thompson immediately called him out for it.
"Kevin Durant took an argument a little too far on Instagram.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 6:42 PMKlay Thompson hits back at Kevin Durant over 'never an MVP candidate' dig
Kevin Durant didn't hold back when breaking down his former teammates' stats, and Klay Thompson immediately called him out for it.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:51 PMKlay Thompson not happy after Kevin Durant disses former Warriors teammate: 'Never an MVP in nothing'
Kevin Durant took an argument a little too far on Instagram.
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