Kevin Durant had a tumultuous season in the desert with the Phoenix Suns. The veteran sharpshooter has been the talk of the town. Trade rumors have been running rampant on social media, but so has KD, who’s known for confronting his critics. If you’re not aware, Durant is quite active on social media and has been spotted more often than not engaging in heated conversations with fans and critics. However, recently, a different side of Kevin Durant was on display as he interacted with a fan on X.
A fan posted a heartfelt tribute to her grandma, who passed away recently. Apparently, the user’s grandmother was a huge KD fan dating all the way back to his OKC Thunder days. The tweet featured a beautiful montage of pictures of the woman, including a picture with KD himself. “We put a purple @KDTrey5 jersey in my grandma’s casket; y’all how she felt about KD.” The tweet read. While the user might not have imagined it, Kevin Durant saw the tweet and gave a wholesome response.
“Man, my condolences to your family..rest in peace granny! I appreciate all the love and support over the years!!” Durant wrote. He sent his condolences to the family and appreciated all the love and support she gave him over the years. This wholesome gesture by KD garnered a lot of reactions from his fans. “Real one for that,” one fan wrote, stating that Durant is a good human for his heartfelt gesture. Meanwhile, another user stated, “Wish she coulda seen this. Rip.“
And as the family put in a Durant jersey in their grandmother’s casket to honor her love for the Suns’ superstars, love poured in from all circles for Grandma.
Man, my condolences to your family..rest in peace granny! I appreciate all the love and support over the years!! https://t.co/2aEHVbqU6j
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) May 31, 2025
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