Kevin Durant won the admiration of American basketball fans when he praised America as a complicated place where “crappy things” happen but also “great things” happen.
NBA stars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and LeBron James won a match against Serbia at the Paris Olympics this week, putting them in position to win the gold medal in their next matchup. Speaking to reporters after the game, the Phoenix Suns star said America can be both a good and a bad place.
“A lot of bad things happen in our country, but a lot of good things happen too,” Durant said.
Durant and the U.S. team will now face France for the gold medal.
Fans praised him on social media for his comments.
Kevin Durant talks patriotism and playing for the US National Team:
“A lot of stupid things happen in our country. But a lot of great things happen, too.” pic.twitter.com/QxZv1eYKG1
— Mike Finger (@mikefinger) August 8, 2024
It’s great that athletes who compete for America can openly and publicly criticize America, including at the Olympics. This is something America does right. The First Amendment is a good thing. https://t.co/A8Hsap1aHM
— Sarah McLaughlin (@sarahemclaugh) August 8, 2024
I am seriously considering putting this at the top of every syllabus this semester, lol. https://t.co/26oXKPj3YJ
— Dr. Robert Greene II (@robgreeneII) August 8, 2024
Print it on our money 💵🇺🇸 https://t.co/JMOuapkXdW
— Sean Walker (@ActuallyDSW) August 8, 2024
Let’s inscribe it on all government buildings. https://t.co/Dy0woDqjeS
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) August 8, 2024
Let this be your new pledge of allegiance. https://t.co/NFZXmfW4xf
— Sally is a dog (@SallyIsADog) August 9, 2024
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