Kevin Durant claps back after latest critique from Charles Barkley: 'I don’t need no credit from y’all'

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Kevin Durant is widely regarded as one of the best players in the NBA, but Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said the star forward has to win a title with the Suns to be considered an all-time great.

Durant won two championship rings with the Warriors and is a two-time Finals MVP. But Chuck maintains Durant failed to lead those teams to championships because Golden State was already built to contend prior to his arrival.

The 13-time All-Star doesn't seem to care what Barkley thinks. 

"It's not gonna stop me and how I approach the game," Durant said of the critique. 

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(L-R) Owner Mat Ishbia, Kevin Durant and general manager James Jones of the Phoenix Suns pose for a photo at a press conference at Footprint Center Feb. 16, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz.  (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Barkley reiterated his position on Durant during an appearance on ESPN’s "First Take" earlier this week.

"Kevin gets mad at me when I point this out," Barkley said. "If you go back and look at LeBron (James), who I really admire and respect, he said this. I did not say this. (He said), ‘I had to win a championship without Dwyane Wade to get old heads’ respect.’ Kobe Bryant said this, too. He said, ‘I have to win a championship without Shaq to get these old heads off my back.’ I hold Kevin Durant to the same criteria. I don’t care what the media says. I don’t care what the fans say."

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Chuck did acknowledge Durant was already one of the greatest players in the history of the league.

"He’s an all-time great.