Kevin Durant Accused of Using Burner Account to Criticize NBA Players

The X account @gethigher77 allegedly made disparaging comments about Durant's Rockets teammates and other players.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Kevin Durant is being accused of using a burner account on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @gethigher77 during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend to criticize his Houston Rockets teammates and other players around the league. Screenshots of the account show it making insulting comments about players like Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun, calling them "retarded" and saying the "franchise player can't shoot or defend." While the account has since been made private, the comments have drawn comparisons to Durant's past history of using burner accounts.

Why it matters

This is not the first time Durant has faced allegations of using burner accounts to anonymously criticize teammates and other players. If the @gethigher77 account is confirmed to be his, it would further damage Durant's reputation and raise questions about his leadership and ability to work with his teammates constructively.

The details

The @gethigher77 account on X allegedly made several disparaging comments about Durant's Rockets teammates, including Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun. In one post, the account said "I can't trust Jabari to make a f--kin shot or get a stop," and in another it claimed "Your franchise player can't shoot or defend. That's a wayyyyyyy bigger issue than my turnovers." The account has since been made private after going viral for the insulting comments.

  • The alleged burner account activity occurred during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, which ran from February 13-15.

The players

Kevin Durant

A 37-year-old power forward for the Houston Rockets who is being accused of using a burner account on X to criticize his teammates and other NBA players.

Jabari Smith Jr.

A player for the Houston Rockets who was allegedly criticized by the @gethigher77 burner account.

Alperen Sengun

A 23-year-old player for the Houston Rockets who was allegedly criticized by the @gethigher77 burner account for his shooting and defense.

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What they’re saying

“I can't trust Jabari to make a f--kin shot or get a stop.”

— Kevin Durant (alleged) (X/@PlayoffSports_)

“He's lowkey retarded.”

— Kevin Durant (alleged) (X/@PlayoffSports_)

“Coach called that play to pass to Alpi lol. Ima turn the ball over with this s---ty a-- team. Idgaf. Your franchise player can't shoot or defend. That's a wayyyyyyy bigger issue than my turnovers. Remember, these guys are your future.”

— Kevin Durant (alleged) (X/@PlayoffSports_)

What’s next

If the @gethigher77 account is confirmed to belong to Kevin Durant, the Rockets organization and the NBA may need to address the situation and any potential disciplinary actions.

The takeaway

This incident further damages Kevin Durant's reputation and raises questions about his ability to be a constructive teammate and leader. It also highlights the ongoing issue of NBA players using burner accounts to anonymously criticize others, which has been a problem for Durant in the past.