Kevin Durant, a standout player for the Brooklyn Nets, is renowned not just for his remarkable basketball skills but also for his distinct off-court personality. Widely regarded as one of the NBA’s greatest, Durant is known for his straightforwardness in expressing his views. However, not all his off-court activities have been positively received. One such instance is his reportedly disastrous date with a famous adult film actress, who has an estimated industry value of $24 million.
Rumors have circulated about Durant’s alleged date with Lana Rhoades, who, without naming names, hinted at an outing with a Brooklyn Nets star born under the Libra sign. Given that Durant is the team’s prominent Libra, many speculated he was the mysterious date.
Rhoades openly shared her disappointment with the date, describing its shortcomings. “The guy who invited me also invited another girl as a ‘backup option,'” Rhoades revealed, noting this wasn’t the first time she encountered such behavior. The date fell flat, not just because of this but due to its overall lackluster vibe. “You’re instantly in the friend zone, and who they talk to doesn’t matter to me anymore,” she remarked, highlighting her boredom.
Rhoades was also dissatisfied with the conversation, or lack thereof, during the date. She wanted an engaging dialogue but found the NBA player’s responses—or lack of them—disengaging, summarizing the experience as dull.
After her revelations, Rhoades faced a wave of online criticism, much of it harsh and misogynistic. “The way women are spoken to and about online is appalling, and it’s often celebrated,” she pointed out on Twitter, advocating for a future where misogyny is condemned rather than tolerated.
Rhoades also lamented the extensive online content scrutinizing her personal choices. She argued that her past career unfairly subjected her to public judgment and expressed hope for a future where such discussions would be considered off-limits online.
Rhoades’s frustrations with the backlash are understandable. Her call for respect underscores the importance of treating everyone with dignity, regardless of their profession or experiences with public figures like an NBA superstar.