Kevin Durant (Image Credit: @WorldWideWob/X)
The Phoenix Suns recently secured a hard-fought victory against the Charlotte Hornets, score 120-113, at Footprint Center. Star player Kevin Durant displayed his remarkable talent, scoring 27 points, securing five assists, and grabbing eight rebounds in 40 minutes of play. However, a humorous incident involving Durant during the game ended up stealing the spotlight.
During the game, a female fan caught everyone’s attention when she was spotted zooming in on Durant’s bald spot with her phone while he was standing close to the courtside. Her expression changed dramatically as she took in the close-up image, revealing a mix of surprise and disbelief.
This moment was captured and later shared by Rob Perez on X (formerly Twitter), where it quickly went viral. Fans responded with a flurry of hilarious jokes and memes, showcasing their sense of humor and playfully poking fun at the situation.
One fan said, “Look like she saw a reaper!”
Meanwhile, another fan mentioned, “New meme template just dropped.”
Another fan said, “she locked in on that one spot iykyk.”
A sports enthusiast commented, “Yeah I am just as surprised he got a haircut.”
Another fan joked, “She seen how dry his scalp was.”
Kevin Durant Sets The Record Straight On Phoenix Suns’ Locker Room Dynamics
The Suns’ head coach, Mike Budenholzer, recently decided to have Bradley Beal come off the bench in games. This sparked speculations within the NBA community regarding Beal’s future with the franchise. Many fans and analysts began to discuss the possibility of Beal being traded. However, after securing their third straight win, Durant addressed and clarified any tension rumors in the Suns’ locker room.
“The vibes always been good to me. From the outside lookin’ in, it’s tough cuz we losing, but for the most part, everybody’s coming in, trying to figure stuff out, working hard, coming in here with energy, enthusiasm for the game of ball.” Durant said in the recent post-game press conference.
Durant is making stellar efforts to help his team reach the playoffs in the 2024-25 NBA season. The Suns are currently in 10th place in the Western Conference standings, with 19 wins and 19 losses.
New Orleans Pelicans Stun The NBA By Trading Superstar Brandon Ingram To NBA Heavyweight In Blockbuster Trade Proposal
Brandon Ingram (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
With the New Orleans Pelicans enduring another tremendously disappointing season, star big man Brandon Ingram is another name to follow in the trade rumor mill.
The Pelicans enter Thursday as the worst team in the Western Conference (5-22), with only the Washington Wizards (3-21) displaying an inferior record. It’s clear that a rebuild is necessary in NOLA, and that would start with trading core players like Brandon Ingram and/or Zion Williamson.
Svyatoslav Rovenchuk of Athlon Sports recently proposed a blockbuster trade idea that has New Orleans trading Ingram and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to the powerhouse Golden State Warriors in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II, Kevon Looney and De’Anthony Melton:
“The swap allows the Warriors to add another All-Star caliber player around Curry. Meanwhile, the Pelicans land a worthwhile young prospect and a handful of expiring contracts. One could argue that Golden State would need to add some sort of draft pick compensation too, but given Ingram’s modest value, Kuminga may offer more than enough appeal to not have to do so.”
