The Phoenix Suns clinched a crucial 125-108 win against the New Orleans Pelicans at Footprint Center on Friday night. This victory boosted their record to 28-32 and highlighted another impressive outing from Kevin Durant. However, a contentious incident involving the Suns’ star captured much of the game’s attention.
Late in the first quarter, Pelicans rookie Karlo Matkovic set a pick to create an opportunity for Trey Murphy III. The resulting collision with Durant caught the players’ attention. Following the collision, Durant seemed to throw a feeble punch towards Matkovic’s hip, but it was so weak that it barely registered.
KD weak ass punch 😭 pic.twitter.com/HJ5ob92gYg
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) March 1, 2025
Fans were quick to respond to the unusual moment. Many saw humor in the incident, equating the punch to harmless jabs rather than a genuine aggressive action.
bro gotta get in the gym 😭
— PrizePicks (@PrizePicks) March 1, 2025
it was like a lil kid punch 😭
— Adrian Guap (@adrianguapp) March 1, 2025
Punches like Drake
— Jerbearsuniverse☄️ 🦇 (@YourLocalDennys) March 1, 2025
Bro punches like a Female
— Lebronin1 (@Lebronin1) March 1, 2025
my nephew punch like that
— Adrian Guap (@adrianguapp) March 1, 2025
Despite the incident’s buzz, Durant continued to play and made significant contributions to the Suns’ offense, concluding the game with 17 points, two rebounds, six assists, and three steals in 35 minutes.
Carmelo Anthony Makes A Surprising Request For Kevin Durant
As Kevin Durant approaches the twilight of his illustrious NBA career, discussions surrounding his legacy and potential next steps are intensifying. On his ‘7PM in Brooklyn’ podcast, former NBA star Carmelo Anthony shared an unexpected suggestion, encouraging Durant to consider a return to his hometown.
“KD to the Wizards. I would like to see him with the Wizards. That’s just me personally. That would be dope. Go back home; your family, your mom, friends there. Go rekindle that fire back out there in D.C. You already got your rings. Go to the Wizards, bring the energy back to D.C., your home,” Anthony expressed.
Despite being a native of Washington, D.C., Durant has never played for the franchise representing his hometown, even after almost two decades in the league. He started his career with the Seattle SuperSonics, who became the Oklahoma City Thunder, before moving to the Golden State Warriors and then the Brooklyn Nets. Currently, he plays for the Phoenix Suns, though his future remains unclear.
Image Source: Kevin Durant @ Instagram
