Kevin Durant Responds to Criticism Over Suns Performance and 'Semi-Retired' Label

Durant dismisses Skip Bayless' claims about his commitment as tensions within the Suns and trade rumors spark speculation.

Skip Bayless criticized Kevin Durant, suggesting the 36-year-old star is 'mentally semi-retired' and no longer fully committed to basketball.
Durant fired back on social media with a sarcastic response, turning the critique back onto Bayless, calling both of them 'washed.'
Eddie Johnson, a former NBA player, defended Durant by mocking Bayless' own basketball credentials and history of controversial statements.
A courtside exchange between Durant and Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer during a game fueled speculation about internal team tensions, which both downplayed as competitive discussions.
Despite the criticism, Durant's recent performances, including a dominant fourth quarter against the Clippers, highlight his continued impact on the Suns' playoff hopes.