Kevin Durant hilariously explains why he’d give up Twitter for video games

Doc Houston Rockets a veteran Kevin Durant participated in the All-Star game and its intensity over the years compared to today, he also addressed a special topic: his activity on X (formerly Twitter). During All-Star media day, a reporter asked Durant if he had to choose from video games and social media giant for the rest of his life, and which one would he choose; to which the All-Star forward chose the latter.

“Twitter because they don’t deserve to hear this God-level speech I’m giving them,” Durant said with a smile. “They take it for granted.”

Kevin Durant on whether he would give up Twitter or video games for the rest of his life:

“Twitter because they don’t deserve to hear this level of God I’m telling them. They take it for granted” 🤣 pic.twitter.com/ouVhr44EDH

— Oh no, it’s not (@ohnohedidnt24) February 14, 2026

Durant is known for his intense activity on X, formerly Twitter. He has done everything from inviting people to rooting for other NBA players and speaking on various topics in and around sports. Still, Durant would give it all up to play video games.

Durant has been an avid gamer for years, which he shared publicly on social media and in interviews.

Kevin Durant’s “intensity” refers to the All-Star Game era

Rockets veteran Kevin Durant reflected on the intensity of the All-Star game over the years, noting that he doesn’t see much of a difference in the players’ efforts from the past to today. Durant took a shot at Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic and the Lakers are guarding Luka Doncic, mocking two perennial World All-Stars to give them a competitive edge.

As Durant sees it, the effort of the players he watched play in the NBA An all-star game over the years was never “intense,” as others remember, he explained.

“I watched the All-Star games and the intensity that the older generation talks about,” Durant said. “I don’t know if I saw that, you know?”

“I’ve seen All-Star games and the intensity that the older generation talks about. I don’t know if I’ve seen that.”

— Kevin Durant 🗣pic.twitter.com/d4I66J7ifv

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 14, 2026

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