![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/kevin-durant-slammed-as-walking-contradiction-after-trade-demand/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_GettyImages-1441822204.jpg&description=The Brooklyn Nets superstar reportedly questioned his former head coaches leadership and handling of the team after their exit from the play-offs and start to the new seasonKevin Durant asked for a trade this summer after being unhappy with the direction and leadership of the teamKevin Durant has been branded a "walking contradiction" after the superstar spoke out on his failed trade away from the Brooklyn Nets earlier this summer. After a disappointing season in which the Nets were swept in the first-round of the playoffs, Durant was unhappy with the direction of the team and insinuated that he felt he would be the fall guy for shortcomings with the team in general. And Durant has opened up further on his trade demands to Bleacher Report, as he said: "I had some complaints in the summer, and my complaints were not about just me; it was about how we are moving as a unit. "I want us to be respected out here in the basketball world. I don't want players to look at us and say, 'Oh man, these [expletive] are full of s***. That's not the type of team I want to be on.' So when we're all playing like s***, you know the one person they're going to look at. That's why I requested a trade." Durant ultimately stayed with the Nets, despite reported trade interest from the Boston Celtics, with the band getting back together as fellow superstar Kyrie Irving and Nash remained with the team - but started poorly with Nash quickly being axed. However, the Nets have continued to struggle under new head coach Jacque Vaughn, with Durant then deciding to give the interview to open up on his situation. Durant continues to be link with a trade away from the Nets UNDISPUTED host Shannon Sharpe was quick to question Durant's quotes, highlighting his inconsistent takes after claiming that he does not want to be a leader, but also does not want to be criticised for his team struggling, whilst also throwing shade at his teammates. Sharpe said: "I understand what KD is saying that they needed to){kind=link}
The Brooklyn Nets superstar reportedly questioned his former head coaches leadership and handling of the team after their exit from the play-offs and start to the new season
Kevin Durant has been branded a “walking contradiction” after the superstar spoke out on his failed trade away from the Brooklyn Nets earlier this summer.
After a disappointing season in which the Nets were swept in the first-round of the playoffs, Durant was unhappy with the direction of the team and insinuated that he felt he would be the fall guy for shortcomings with the team in general.
And Durant has opened up further on his trade demands to Bleacher Report, as he said: “I had some complaints in the summer, and my complaints were not about just me; it was about how we are moving as a unit.
“I want us to be respected out here in the basketball world. I don’t want players to look at us and say, âOh man, these [expletive] are full of s***. That’s not the type of team I want to be on.’ So when we’re all playing like s***, you know the one person they’re going to look at. That’s why I requested a trade.”