Kevin Durant Accused of Being a Big 'Problem' Behind the Scenes in Phoenix

Kevin Durant is not satisfied wherever he goes and this creates problems for Phoenix. That's according to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.

Smith broke the mold on Monday's episode of First Take.

“It's a problem,” he said. “We don't see it because the statistics are there. He and (Devin) Booker averaged 27 points a game and you know, but they said Kevin Durant is not happy at all. They say he spent more than a month without even talking to the head coach (Frank Vogel). He said he didn't look happy there.

“All he wants to do is play when the game starts and it's tip-off time, but when it comes to getting along with your teammates and getting along with everyone and stuff like that, he just lives in his own world.”

Smith made it clear that Durant did nothing to create a negative environment, but reiterated that KD's disaffected nature and unwillingness to fit in was exactly what played out before he left Golden State.

“What was driving Draymond Green crazy, that's why he ended up on the field with that Clippers game and what have you,” said Smith. “You feel things, you feel things, you feel the level of unhappiness, etc., etc.

“And you get tired because if you don't want to talk, you don't want to answer questions, you don't want to lead in a visible way, that forces other people to stand up and take over.” to the extent of the crime they don't want to abort.”

Only those behind closed doors can know without a shadow of a doubt what is going on. But what we do know for sure is that the Suns have no sense of togetherness this season, especially during their brief and most disappointing postseason appearance.

Phoenix was eliminated from the playoffs in the first round by Minnesota, with the elimination game taking place on their home court.

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