Just less than 24 hours after being labeled a follower by NBA legend Charles Barkley, Kevin Durant responds, defending his leadership style and dismissing claims of being a poor team leader.
During a Suns game broadcast, Barkley took a swipe at Durant while addressing the team’s leadership.
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Despite appreciating Durant’s exceptional playing abilities, Barkley made it obvious that he did not consider KD to be a team leader.
Instead, he chose Devin Booker, the Suns’ best performer, arguing that Booker should take the main role.
Booker is crucial to Phoenix’s success, as Kevin is an exceptional player.
Charles Barkley on Kevin Durant during the All-Star Game commentary.
Durant retaliated swiftly to the jibe in an episode of “Boardroom” with Eddie Gonzalez. He clarified that he may not have a vibrant TV personality like many others but, according to his own observations, that does not equate to poor leadership.
The renowned player discussed his off-camera leadership style where he often forms bonds and connects with his teammates and team staff.
He emphasised that this everyday reality of his leadership goes unseen by the public, leading to many misjudgments about his leadership skills.
In his response, Durant articulated that he lacks the flamboyant charisma of others in the limelight, acknowledging his less-than-television-friendly personality.
I’m not as charismatic as my peers. I don’t have a personality that’s like, fit for TV. Kevin Durant said.
