However, another late-season surge (Phoenix are winners of five of six) has convinced some within the basketball world that the correct path forward is to retain Kevin Durant alongside franchise player Devin Booker.

Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant had time for his haters this week. After Durant was seen yelling at his head coach, Mike Budenholzer, during a timeout in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 107-96 win against the Suns, he responded to harsh critics on social media in response to a video highlighting Kevin’s thin skin throughout his time in Phoenix.