NBA star Kevin Durant defended by streamer amid alleged burner account controversy
Photo: Reuters
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is facing renewed scrutiny after social media users alleged that an X account under the handle “@gethigher77” may belong to him. The account has been linked to posts critical of fellow NBA stars, fueling speculation about a possible burner profile.
The controversy gained traction during All-Star Weekend, as screenshots circulated showing the account appearing to take shots at players including Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic. One post seemed to mock Doncic in relation to Kyrie Irving, while another referenced Jokic’s turnovers.
Amid the backlash, popular streamer NEON publicly came to Durant’s defense during a livestream.
“That was not him,” NEON said. “I saw what we all saw on Twitter about KD. He would never do something like that. He would never. Ever. He would never hate on his teammates. That’s just not the type of guy he is. I know him personally.”
Neon says the alleged Kevin Durant burner DMs and burner account aren’t him because he knows him personally pic.twitter.com/js9d6NRuOs
Despite the defense, questions continue to circulate online. Additional screenshots tied to the alleged account include comments about drone technology, which some users connected to reports of Durant’s investment in Skydio, a US-based drone company. No verified evidence has confirmed that Durant operates the account in question.
Durant has not issued a public statement addressing the allegations. Until there is confirmation or denial, the claims remain unproven and largely driven by social media speculation.
For now, the situation underscores how quickly online narratives can escalate, particularly when they involve a high-profile athlete with a past history of burner account controversy.