https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2844032-stephen-a-kevin-durant-didnt-have-the-greatest-relationship-with-steve-kerr

Much of the talk regarding Kevin Durant's decision to leave the Golden State Warriors this summer has revolved around the idea the Dubs were Stephen Curry's team and that Durant felt underappreciated in the Bay Area.

But ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said on First Take on Wednesday that there was also tension between Durant and head coach Steve Kerr.

"Kevin Durant did not have the greatest relationship with Steve Kerr," Smith said. "He wasn't too fond of Steve Kerr at all. I don't know the particulars, but I do know that."

"KD was not feeling Steve Kerr. At all," Smith added.

It isn't the first time Durant and Kerr have reportedly had some rocky spots in their relationship, though it hasn't been a prevalent theme. Ethan Strauss of The Athletic wrote the following Sunday:

"However the exit came, Durant left the Warriors because he eventually wasn't all that happy here, despite the rings. If he was, he would have stayed and reaped a bigger paycheck on a better roster. I don't think I'm breaking news here for people who watched the team every day. Beyond the tensions with Kerr and the public spat with Draymond, this had ceased to be a fulfilling situation."