Rarely does an athlete of Durant's stature take time to address criticism, though the morning after Phoenix's season-opening win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Durant couldn't hold back on something said about him via ESPN's Stephen A Smith.

After the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in overtime, spoiling Steve Ballmer’s Intuit Dome debut in Los Angeles, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith had some harsh words for superstar Kevin Durant.

Phoenix clawed its way back and Durant's and-one layup over Harden plus the free throw put the Suns up 101-99 at 1:39 left. Harden then hit a stepback mid-range jump shot to tie the game, then on the Clippers' ensuing possession drew a foul from Durant at 41.5 seconds. Harden hit a pair of free throws and LA led 103-101.

Despite only being a few days into the NBA season, Kevin Durant and Stephen A. Smith are already having a debate on social media. On this Thursday's edition of "First Take," Smith made it clear that he doesn't have much faith in the Phoenix Suns this season.