The Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has responded to Hall of Famer Charles Barkley’s comments about him not being a leader in a recent interview. According to Durant, Barkley and people who question his leadership don’t have the full insight into everything he does “behind the scenes.”
Barkley was making an appearance on TruTV’s alternative broadcast of the All-Star game this past weekend and decided to share his opinion on Durant and his leadership skills.
“No disrespect to Kevin. Kevin’s a follower. He’s not a leader. He’s proven that on all his stops,” Barkley said.
Barkley’s comments have become a hot topic in the NBA in recent days, prompting Durant to address them during an interview with his media platform, Boardroom.
“I don’t feel like I want people to call me a leader, but I also don’t want people to say I’m not one either because they don’t see what goes on behind the scenes of what I talk about or my intentions or relationships that I’ve built with my teammates and my support staff,” Durant said.
Later in the interview, Durant also shared why those like Barkley may view him differently.
I’m not as charismatic as my peers; I don’t have a personality that’s fit for TV like my peers. You’ve got to sell what you’re doing as well, and I haven’t sold it enough,” Durant added.
Durant has been in great form for the Suns this season, averaging 28.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. He earned his 14th All-Star appearance as a result.
