Kevin Durant Explains 'Arguing with Fans' and Compares to Dave Chappelle, Comedians

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has been engaging with fans on social media more than ever, and he has a simple explanation for his increased activity online.

When asked what he gains from "arguing with fans," Durant responded that he's doing it for entertainment purposes, similar to how comedians like Dave Chappelle test out their jokes at local clubs:

Earlier in his career, Durant was famously criticized for operating "burner accounts" on social media rather than expressing his true feelings himself. He's taken the exact opposite approach in recent years, frequently firing back at any barbs that come his way.

Durant stirred up some vitriol this past weekend when he trolled Oklahoma City Thunder fans in response to a question about watching his former franchise win a championship:

It seems that the 36-year-old is embracing the villainous perception that has surrounded him for the latter half of his career, but it's clear that his social media comments shouldn't be taken too seriously.