NBA Star Kevin Durant Pleads with Fan to Delete Viral Clip

Durant concerned over legacy amid strong 2024 season with Houston Rockets

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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NBA legend Kevin Durant recently made a public plea to a fan, asking them to remove a viral social media post featuring a 2011 clip of his poor performance in the three-point contest. The 37-year-old Durant, who is currently having an impressive season with the Houston Rockets, expressed concern over the legacy implications of the resurfaced footage.

Why it matters

Durant's willingness to directly engage with fans on social media reflects the modern athlete's challenge in balancing transparency with personal image management. His insistence on removing the old clip illustrates his concern over public perception despite his iconic status in basketball.

The details

The fan's post featured Durant scoring just 6 points by making 5 out of 25 three-point attempts, including 1 out of 5 'moneyball' shots, during the 2011 three-point contest. Durant responded with a tweet saying, 'U funky mfer...delete this bro...please???'.

  • The fan shared the viral 2011 clip on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Kevin Durant

A 37-year-old NBA star currently playing for the Houston Rockets, regarded as one of the top 25 players in NBA history.

Houston Rockets

The NBA team that Kevin Durant currently plays for, holding the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 33-20 record through 53 games this season.

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What they’re saying

“U funky mfer...delete this bro...please???”

— Kevin Durant, NBA Star (Twitter)

“Twitter because they don't deserve to hear this god level like talk I'm giving to them. They're taking it for granted”

— Kevin Durant, NBA Star (Oh No He Didn't)

“I've been watching All-Star games and the intensity the older generation been talking about. I don't know if I've seen it.”

— Kevin Durant, NBA Star (ClutchPoints)

What’s next

The Houston Rockets are set to play against LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina this Thursday.

The takeaway

Kevin Durant's insistence on removing the old three-point contest clip reflects his concern over legacy and public perception, despite his iconic status in basketball. His willingness to engage directly with fans on social media demonstrates the modern athlete's challenge in balancing transparency with personal image management.