Kevin Durant has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind-on or off the court. But as All-Star Weekend buzz dies down, the Houston Rockets star is once again at the center of a social media storm, this time involving allegations that he used a burner account to take shots at both current and former teammates.
The account in question, @gethigher77, is now locked down, but not before screenshots began circulating across social media platforms. While there’s no concrete proof linking Durant to the account, that hasn’t stopped fans and online sleuths from diving headfirst into the drama.
According to those screenshots, the account allegedly criticized Rockets teammates Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun-two young cornerstones of Houston’s rebuild. Sengun was reportedly knocked for his shooting and defensive limitations, while Smith’s scoring and defensive impact were called into question.
The alleged posts didn’t stop there. Former teammates Devin Booker and Kyrie Irving were also reportedly targeted. Booker was described as a “dictator” who hogged the spotlight during wins, and Irving was accused of acting like Durant “owed” him something.
Again, none of these accusations have been confirmed, and Durant hasn’t publicly addressed the situation. It’s worth noting that he’s faced burner account speculation before-most famously back in 2017, when he accidentally tweeted in the third person from his verified account while defending his decision to leave Oklahoma City. That post included pointed criticism of then-coach Billy Donovan and former teammate Russell Westbrook, and it was widely believed to have been intended for a burner account.
Durant’s history with anonymous accounts has lingered in the background ever since, occasionally resurfacing when things get heated online. But what's different this time is the potential locker room fallout. This isn’t just about clapping back at random fans or media members-if the alleged posts were actually made by Durant, they involve teammates he’s supposed to be leading.
Houston invested heavily in Durant, signing him to a $90 million extension in October 2025 with the clear goal of pairing his championship pedigree with a talented young core. The Rockets are betting on Durant’s experience to help mold players like Smith and Sengun into future stars. But trust is a fragile thing in any locker room, and even whispers of internal criticism-especially if it’s coming from a veteran leader-can ripple through a team.
Durant has previously offered insight into his online habits. During an appearance on The Pivot Podcast last October, he described social media as a “quick release” for his emotions.
“I don't want to build up all this hate towards media or fans,” he said. “So I just say what I feel in the moment.”
That kind of transparency has earned him both praise and criticism. It’s one thing to fire back at trolls; it’s another to potentially undermine your own teammates.
As it stands, there’s no confirmation that Durant is behind the @gethigher77 account. But the story has legs because of his past, and it raises real questions about leadership, communication, and trust inside the Rockets’ locker room. Whether this is just another online blip or something more serious, it’s a moment worth watching-especially for a team trying to build something real around one of the game’s most complex superstars.