After Declaring LeBron James GOAT, NFL Legend Goes Ballistic at Kevin Durant For Choking Against Celtics

It is no secret that NFL legend and analyst Shannon Sharpe is a LeBron James fan. He has said multiple times that he believes LeBron James is the GOAT of the NBA. Even though LeBron James and the Lakers are out of action in the playoffs, he has been a hot topic.

While there are fans who argue LeBron is on par with Jordan, others believe that Durant is better than LeBron. But the struggles of Kevin Durant in the playoffs have made a lot of fans reevaluate their stand.

Kevin Durant and the Nets swept by the Celtics

Kevin Durant and the Nets were swept by the Boston Celtics after the Celtics won game 4 with a scoreline of 116-112. Durant had a good game with 39 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds but the Nets couldn’t avoid the sweep.

After the loss, Durant is heavily trolled on social media for choking his free throws in the final seconds of the game. But loyal fans are standing by him. After the Nets’ game 3 loss, Shannon Sharpe said that Kevin Durant is playing terribly against the Celtics. And, Kevin Durant’s resume would look bad if he got swept playing with a team he put together. But pointed out that he gave him props last season for Kevin Durant’s efforts against the Bucks.

.@ShannonSharpe on if KD’s reputation is taking a hit in series vs the Celtics:

“This is bad. If he were to get swept with a team that he put together, this will put a ding on his resume. He’s playing and looking real bad.” pic.twitter.com/putk5Bxwcb

— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) April 25, 2022

I would say, Bron winning a title in his 1st 3 yrs in LA is better. That what Shannon would say https://t.co/AdHxKKyy2o

— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) April 25, 2022

Apparently, the post got a lot of engagement with fans arguing their case. And a fan commented wondering whether Shannon would say the same about LeBron. He asked whether LeBron not making the play-in tournament with a team he put together is worse or not. Shannon replied that LeBron James winning a title in his first three years in LA is better to remind the fan about LeBron’s championship. 

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What’s next for Kevin Durant and the Nets?

Much like the Lakers, there were high expectations for the Brooklyn Nets with The Big 3 of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving. But things started falling out as Kyrie Irving missed a lot of games due to vaccination protocol and James Harden wanted to be traded away. 

But Kyrie Irving did help the Nets whenever he played. However, Ben Simmons who was part of the James Harden trade didn’t play a single minute. Kevin Durant and his teammates would have benefited from Ben Simmons’ play.

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There were rumors about Kyrie Irving leaving the Nets but after the loss, Kyrie Irving commented that he doesn’t have any plans on playing anywhere else. He also said that this will be added motivation for him and the Nets to come back stronger next year. Kyrie Irving even said that he and Kevin Durant will work closely with the Nets’ front office to improve the team.

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