NBA star Kevin Durant publicly admonished ESPN insider Shams Charania on Feb. 13 during the league’s All-Star Celebrity Game, criticizing the reporter for looking at his phone while the exhibition was in progress.
Durant addressed Charania with a brief but pointed remark—“Have some respect”—after noticing the journalist’s attention was fixed on his device instead of the court. The comment quickly drew attention among fans and media following the annual showcase.
The incident occurred amid the opening events of NBA All-Star Weekend, where celebrities and former players take part in a light-hearted game ahead of the main festivities.
Charania did not immediately respond to Durant’s reprimand, and the game continued without further interruption.
Source: New York Post
