Shortly after "First Take" shared Smith's comments on social media, the Suns superstar responded to the harsh criticism. Durant, who is famously known for getting into arguments on X, formerly known as Twitter, shut down Smith's take with an argument of his own.

Kevin Durant is tired of the criticism about his leadership. Tired enough that the Phoenix Suns star clapped back at ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith in an interview with the Athletic that published Sunday.