Kevin Durant wasted no time getting back to his social media antics after Team USA secured its fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal in men’s basketball.
The U.S. team triumphed over France with a 98-87 victory in the gold medal game at Bercy Arena in Paris, France, on Saturday. Durant, who started for the first time in the tournament, contributed 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists in 31 minutes of play, helping to solidify Team USA’s dominance.
But even in the midst of celebrating his fourth Olympic gold medal, Durant couldn’t resist engaging with fans online. Known for his active presence on social media, Durant took aim at a specific fan who had caught his attention earlier in the week. The fan, going by the username “SwipaCam” on X (formerly Twitter), had praised Serbia’s strong performance in nearly upsetting Team USA during the Olympic semifinals.
Durant, who is always keen to defend his team’s honor, responded to the fan’s Thursday post with a pointed three-word question: “Where u from??” The comment was a subtle dig at the fan’s apparent lack of loyalty to the American team.
Fast forward to Saturday, just hours after the gold medal win, the same fan posted a photo of himself wearing a U.S. soccer jersey, celebrating the U.S. Women’s National Team’s gold medal victory. The fan cheekily referenced Durant’s earlier post by including the hashtag “#WhereYouFrom” in his caption, clearly trying to turn the tables.
However, Durant was quick to clap back, replying with a photo of NBA star Ja Morant from a viral clip in which Morant tells critics to “stay on that side.” The response was Durant’s way of reminding the fan that he shouldn’t flip-flop on his allegiances.
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To be fair to the fan, his profile indicates that he is a Denver Nuggets supporter, which could explain his admiration for Serbian superstar Nikola Jokic, who led his team in the semifinals against the U.S. Nevertheless, Durant is known for having a low threshold for criticism online and has a long history of engaging in heated exchanges with fans.
Durant’s social media skirmishes have become part of his persona, showing that even after winning multiple NBA championships and Olympic gold medals, he remains deeply invested in what fans have to say. His quick wit and willingness to engage—whether playfully or seriously—continue to make him one of the most compelling figures in sports, both on and off the court.
As Team USA basks in their victory, Durant’s interactions online serve as a reminder that, for better or worse, he’s always ready to defend his legacy and his team, no matter the platform.
