Dwight Howard and Kevin Durant (Images Credit: Getty Images)
The recent game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns ended with the Lakers winning 123-116. In addition to the intense competition on the court, basketball fans witnessed some drama when Suns star Kevin Durant had a heated exchange with a former NBA player during the game.

Dwight Howard mocked Kevin Durant while sitting courtside. When Durant noticed Howard’s presence, he referred to him as a star of the Orlando Magic instead of the Lakers. Howard responded, “I know what it is. I’m a Magic man.”

This exchange continued after the game when Howard posted a clip from the match. In the caption, he wrote, “KD you talm bout “ im not a laker im a Magic” man you not a SUN you a thunder/warrior.” NBA fans began laughing after watching the clip and shared their thoughts in the comments section of Dwight Howard’s post on X (formerly Twitter).

One fan said, “Thunder/Net.”

Meanwhile, another fan mentioned, “You’re a Magic, but got ya ring in LA…”

Another fan commented, “You’re a Laker champion. Nothing anyone says will change that. KD’s trippin.”

A sports enthusiast said, “Dwight had a weird case, why is he around???”

Another fan mentioned, “Gotta beat facts with facts.”

Another fan said, “love it. All in fun!.”

Another fan commented, “Yes sirrrrr!! You’re magic.”

Durant is known for being outspoken and expressive on social media. Recently, he playfully trolled a parody account on X. It will be interesting to see how he reacts to Howard’s post.

Stephen A. Smith Called Kevin Durant ‘Leaderless’

In the season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers, Durant scored 25 points and seven rebounds, demonstrating his offensive efficiency and rebounding capability. Following this solid performance, the Suns star faced off against the Lakers, where he truly shined. He delivered a remarkable game, finishing with 30 points, complemented by six assists and four rebounds. Despite these standout performances, NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith has expressed concerns regarding Durant’s level of inspiration on the court.

“Not much, not much.” Smith replied to Molly Qerim when she inquired about the Suns’ future with Durant as their leader. “But let me explain why. I don’t question the greatness, nor the commitment of Kevin Durant… he’s been relatively leaderless. He’s been very lacking in inspiration in terms of peeling out from those around him whatever you can give him.”

Smith suggests that Durant’s impressive individual statistics may not reflect his emotional drive or motivation, which could affect his overall performance and leadership within the team.