Phoenix Suns fans generally have fond memories of Kevin Durant's time in The Valley, because the shortcomings of that team weren't his fault.
Rather it was owner Mat Ishbia making massive moves and plunging the franchise into the second apron, leaving Durant and Devin Booker but very little depth, that ultimately was the issue.
Durant has a go at Rockets fan on social media
His use of social media has been well documented, and at times when the Suns were struggling it was frustrating to see him hop on and take on literally anybody who came his way.
The 37-year-old hasn't let up in that department since being traded to the Houston Rockets, but did he go too far with the below response ahead of James Harden ultimately being traded?
Who the fucks wants to know what Roosh thinks at a time like this
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) February 3, 2026
The Rockets are 31-17 and are a real contender in the Western Conference, so this is at least a little bit different in that regard. It is easier to look at interactions such as this one and laugh when your team is winning.
But the fact he came at a known Rockets fan and podcaster is strange, especially over a player in James Harden who is obviously a friend but who has his own history with the Rockets.
He doesn't even live there full-time anymore, seemingly The Valley is home, and his legacy since leaving Houston has been one of a player who has failed to settle anywhere else.
Contrast that with where the Suns are now, and Durant's replacement in Phoenix in Dillon Brooks is having a career year and was an outside shout to make his first All-Star appearance.
He has also said all of the right things about his teammates and wanting to win with the Suns, which is not how Durant handled himself when he was with the organization.
Which again was understood by fans and wouldn't even have been an issue, had they won a single playoff game in the two full seasons he was with the team.
Now the Suns have an emotional heartbeat in Brooks who is far less likely to go on social media and clap back at anybody, instead choosing to let his game do the talking.
At a time when all is going well for the Rockets and Harden has nothing to do with the franchise anymore, this is a strange moment to go off on a fan of the team you play for. Hey, that's Kevin Durant for you.