Durant Takes Accountability After Suns’ Christmas Day Defeat

Phoenix, AZ — Following the Phoenix Suns’ third consecutive loss, a disappointing Christmas Day defeat against the Dallas Mavericks, Kevin Durant stepped up with a sense of responsibility, addressing his performance and its impact on the team.

In a postgame interview, Durant candidly admitted, “I got to be better. I think that’s holding the team back.”

This marked the first time in the current season that Durant scored fewer than 20 points, making only 11 attempts, a season-low for the star player. His struggles were particularly evident in the second half, where he managed to contribute just 4 points, leaving the Suns heavily reliant on Grayson Allen to keep them in the game.

Durant’s challenges extended beyond scoring, as he grappled with turnovers, accumulating 6 in the game and reaching a total of 18 over the past three games.

Injuries have plagued the Suns, contributing to the team falling below .500 for the first time since the opening week of the season. This has led to evident frustration within the organization.

Addressing recent reports, Durant distanced himself from a Monday update by WOJ, asserting that the report mischaracterized his sentiments. Though his comment on Instagram was swiftly deleted, Durant made it clear that he wanted no part in the rumors.

Despite the team’s recent struggles, Durant continues to showcase his talent, currently ranking 5th in the NBA with an impressive 30.3 points per game this season. Despite being 35 years old, Durant consistently proves himself as the most skilled presence on the court, dispelling any notions of disengagement amid the challenges faced by the Suns.