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Suns Owner Likes Post Calling Kevin Durant ‘Insecure’, ‘Idiot’ After Duo’s Public Spat

Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia have been sparring online after KD seemingly became upset with Ishbia’s description of his short time with the Suns. While speaking with CNBC Sport, Ishbia said that “bringing in super talented players…

By Prit Chauhan · Essentially Sports

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 4:53 PM

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Matt Ishbia liked a social media post that called Kevin Durant an insecure idiot following their recent online spat.
The disagreement began after Ishbia told CNBC Sport that acquiring stars like Durant does not guarantee NBA championships.
Ishbia clarified on X that his comments were about his roster-building strategy, not an attack on Durant.

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Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia liked a fan's social media post describing former Suns forward Kevin Durant as an insecure idiot following a public disagreement between the pair. The dispute began after Ishbia remarked to CNBC Sport that acquiring top talent like Durant does not automatically lead to NBA titles, which Durant interpreted as criticism of his tenure in Phoenix.

Ishbia subsequently clarified on X that he was not blaming Durant personally, instead reflecting on his own initial aggressive team-building strategy. Durant spent over two seasons with Phoenix before being traded to the Houston Rockets in July 2025.

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Suns Owner Likes Post Calling Kevin Durant ‘Insecure’, ‘Idiot’ After Duo’s Public Spat

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