Kevin Durant Drops 5-Word Reaction to Baker Mayfield’s Performance vs. 49ers

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As anticipated, the Week 6 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers was an exciting one. With both teams entering the competition at 4-1, one would walk away 5-1. In the AFC, the Indianapolis Colts were the first team to achieve five wins this season. And with a score of 30-19, the Bucs became the first NFC team to accomplish the same feat.

Give credit where it’s due: Quarterback Baker Mayfield has pulled off an exceptional performance. He escaped a sack on third down, rushing 15 yards, and throwing a 34-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Kameron Johnson, garnering praise from fans worldwide. Two-time NBA All-Star MVP, Kevin Durant, was right there with the fans.

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How Did Fans React After Kevin Durant’s Unexpected Praise for Baker Mayfield?

Durant took to X to share his excitement. “Aye Baker, you f***in HOOPIN!!!!”

He later removed the exclamation points, with one fan calling him out: “You decided the 4 exclamation points were too much glaze?”

Durant replied with a subtle, “Yes.”

Another fan wrote how Mayfield had turned the tide. He commented, “Baker’s been on absolute fire lately moving like a man possessed, slinging darts, dodging chaos, and turning every drive into a statement. This isn’t luck… this is redemption in real time.”

One fan pointed out how a praise from KD hits different. He wrote, “praise from durant hits heavier than any trophy it is basically basketball scripture.”

Another fan followed the same sentiment, writing, “When KD says you hoopin, you HOOPIN.”

Some fans wrote that they did not want to hear Baker’s name from Durant’s mouth, with references to Will Smith’s 2022 OSCAR incident involving Chris Rock. One fan wrote, “Keep Baker’s name out of your fuckin mouth!” He also added the GIF of the incident to exemplify. Another fan wrote, “keep my QB name out ya mouth.”

Some fans pointed out that Durant was referring to a different ballgame. One wrote, “Silly Kevin Football is not hoop.” Another followed it up with, “Wrong sport Kevin.” One fan wrote, “GOAT RECOGNIZES GOAT,” going against this sentiment.

While ‘hoopin’ might not be the right word here, Durant was expressing support to a fellow athlete who carried the team forward. While fans might express varying opinions, one thing is clear: The shape of the ball does not matter; it’s what you do with it.

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