What’s next for Kevin Durant? One of the key questions in this NBA summer break remains unanswered. But the superstar has spoken out via Twitter
Durant is taking to social media to defend himself against rumours of his impending career end. “I know most people will believe anonymous sources over me, but if anyone out there is listening: I have no plans to retire anytime soon,” the Brooklyn Nets forward tweeted, “This shit is laughable. “
On Monday, the usually well-informed NBA insider Marc Stein had reported that a league official told him Durant would retire sooner than he had to play one more game for the Nets. The two-time NBA champion and three-time Olympic gold medallist wants to leave the franchise from the “Big Apple”.
Ultimatum: How does the owner decide?
Durant had last given the Nets an ultimatum. In a conversation with team owner Joe Tsai, the 33-year-old US American made his displeasure with the sporting management clear and, according to The Athletic, is said to have demanded that coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks be fired. Otherwise he would leave.