Tank uses Kobe/Shaq comparison to defend Durant against critics
Stephen A. Smith lashed out at Kevin Durant on Monday over his decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors, describing it as "the weakest move I've ever seen by a superstar."
R&B singer Tank didn't appreciate Smith's comments and took to Instagram to defend Durant.
Let's get one thing straight! I'm only kinda mad cause the Warriors are stacking up against my team. That's it! As far as a successful black man making the best decision for him and his family I support @easymoneysniper 💯!! Burning that mans jersey after he gave you 9 years of everything he had! Brough something to a city that basically had nothing! Senseless and tasteless! Thank God the OKC organization has class and the upmost respect for this man. @stephenasmith stop tearing down our heroes! Stop painting a negative picture of those who decide to take destiny in their own hands. The game has controlled players for so long and now the players are starting to understand their value! Play however long God allows, play where ever God allows, and get all the money He's made room for your gift to receive!.. #Respect
He followed it up with this post to help illustrate his point.
Anybody remember this? Were any of these men cowards? Are any of these men less legendary because they decided to come together and make a run at something great? It's not often that you get a monstar team but even they didn't win it all! Everybody is counting the domination before it even happens! They still have to prove they can play together and then win together! It's funny how everybody is mad at @easymoneysniper for going there but not mat at the Warriors for recruiting him!..lol. People are funny..lol. #Respect