"I don't blame Kevin Durant one bit for not wanting to rerun things here," Kerr told Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. "He faced significant criticism for joining a winning team, and despite earning Finals MVP honors for two consecutive years, the scrutiny persisted. So why would he want to endure that negativity again?"

"I don't blame Kevin one bit for not wanting to rerun things here," Kerr told Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. "He took so much s--- for like, 'Oh, you're jumping on the bandwagon.' And then he's Finals MVP two years in a row. It's like he still gets criticized."

Before the NBA trade deadline, there was speculation about a potential return of Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors. Ultimately, this did not materialize, due in part to KD’s decision. Now, head coach Steve Kerr has reflected on the situation.