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Kevin Durant snaps back at fans over ribbing about his ankle

Kevin Durant scored 27 points in a win over the Cavaliers on Monday night

Ryan Gaydos By Ryan Gaydos Fox News
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Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant became the target of trolling on social media during the team’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.

A photo surfaced on Twitter showing Durant’s ankle appearing to have gone through some wear and tear. The up-close photo showed how much damage 15 seasons and more than 900 games has done to his body. But NBA fans didn’t hold back.

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Durant is never one to hold back from his critics on social media and appeared to be over getting the brunt of the ribbing.

"I’m bouta pull my ‘y’all broke’ card in a second," he tweeted.

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant, left, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers' Dean Wade during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Cleveland.

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant, left, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers' Dean Wade during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (Associated Press)

DURANT SCORES 27, NETS GET LIFT FROM ROOKIE TO DOWN CAVS

"F--- y’all."

Regardless of what was happening off the court, Durant the Nets were putting together a victory over the Cavaliers. Durant was 8-for-19 with 27 points, six rebounds, nine assists and three blocks. Rookie Cam Thomas had 11 points and three rebounds in 15 minutes off the bench.

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant, right, and LaMarcus Aldridge celebrate late in the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Cleveland.

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant, right, and LaMarcus Aldridge celebrate late in the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (Associated Press)

Brooklyn won the game, 117-112, and move to 13-5 on the season. The Cavaliers dropped to 9-9.

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant, right, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers' Dean Wade during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Cleveland.

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant, right, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers' Dean Wade during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (Associated Press)

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Durant moved within one pint of tying Allen Iverson for 25th on the all-time scoring list. Durant has 24,367 points.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.