Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant hears the criticism, and as he’s proven throughout his career, has no problem addressing it openly. One area of scrutiny that Durant thinks the media critics have targeted is his leadership ability, and the 35-year-old veteran voiced the belief that it stems from not being as charismatic as some of his NBA counterparts.
Durant addressed this topic when asked by his agent, Rich Kleiman, why he believes the media doesn’t view him as a leader during the latest episode of the Boardroom.
“I’m not as charismatic as my peers. I don’t have a personality that’s fit for TV like my peers,” Durant explained. “… You’ve got to sell what you’re doing as well, and I haven’t sold it enough. I don’t feel like I need to. I don’t feel like I want people to call me a leader, but I also don’t want people to say I’m not one either.”
