The World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays delivered intense emotions — and, as always, some curious comparisons. This time, one of them crossed the line between baseball and basketball, drawing in Kevin Durant.
After the Dodgers won Game 7 in 11 innings, a fan on X compared the Los Angeles team’s victory to Durant’s controversial decision to join the Golden State Warriors in 2017. The NBA star didn’t hesitate to respond.
According to The Sports Rush, the user on X wrote: “Hey KD, you’ve got company: there are a couple of guys on the Dodgers who were beaten by the eventual World Champions in 2020, and they just joined them in ‘25 and won — just like you did in 2017.”
Hey @KDTrey5, you got company: there’s a couple of guys on the Dodgers who got beat by the eventual world champs back in 2020, and they just joined them in ‘25 and won, just like you did in ‘17.
Thing is, you got two championships, they got one.
— Andrea May (@AndreaM25802634) November 3, 2025
Durant didn’t stay silent. “You mad they won?” he replied, making it clear that these kinds of comments don’t bother him as much anymore.
Since joining Golden State, Durant has carried the “ring chaser” label. However, his time with the Warriors was crucial to their dominance. He won two championships and two Finals MVPs, playing a central role in building one of the most powerful dynasties in modern NBA history.
The Warriors haven’t reached the same level since his departure in 2019, a fact that highlights Durant’s impact and exposes how unfair some criticisms are. In fact, several fans defended him in that same thread. One replied, “Except KD was Yamamoto,” referencing World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who led the Dodgers to victory.
Durant remains one of the most influential players of the 21st century. His legacy, though often debated, stands on undeniable achievements. This latest exchange on social media shows that, even years later, his 2017 decision still sparks conversation. And, as always, KD doesn’t shy away from debate.
