Although “Undisputed” no longer garners the viewership it once did with Shannon Sharpe as co-host, and despite the occasional on-air slip-ups such as cursing, the FS1 personalities continue to make headlines with their peculiar takes.
In a recent episode of “Undisputed,” former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson made a controversial comment about Kevin Durant’s tenure with the Golden State Warriors. During a segment where Skip Bayless, Paul Pierce, and Johnson compared athletes, they set up a hypothetical showdown between Team USA teammates LeBron James and Durant.
“If I put Paul Pierce on the Golden State Warriors with Klay Thompson, Draymond [Green], and Steph Curry, you don’t think he could do the same s***? I mean, the same stuff,” Johnson said, fumbling through his words and cursing on live TV.
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Kevin Durant, known for his distaste for debate show antics, responded on X (formerly known as Twitter): “If the Jets would’ve taken Jonathan Ogden, Marvin Harrison, Ray Lewis, or Eddie George number 1 they would’ve been better off. I hate hypotheticals.”
Johnson, despite having a commendable 11-season NFL career with three Pro Bowl appearances, struck a nerve with Durant. The NBA star, even amid his Olympic pursuit for gold, didn’t hesitate to respond. Durant has a well-documented history of engaging with critics on social media, often roasting both well-known personalities and lesser-known commenters alike.
As Team USA gears up to play South Sudan on July 31 at noon Pacific Time, Durant will have ample time to continue his social media engagements. His swift and pointed response to Johnson’s take exemplifies his readiness to defend his legacy, even against hypothetical arguments.
The exchange highlights the enduring allure of sports debates and the passion athletes have for their legacies. As Durant prepares for his next game, fans and analysts will undoubtedly be watching both his on-court performance and his off-court comments with keen interest.
