The NBA is never the last to bring its share of verbal outbursts of all kinds between its different protagonists. And obviously, count on us to list them as often as possible, because without being too crude, we are fond of these muscular duels. So, who do you think is the biggest mouth of the moment?
Candidate #1: Kevin Durant heats up with Bruce Brown
Table of Contents
- Candidate #1: Kevin Durant heats up with Bruce Brown
- Candidate #2: Anthony Edwards doesn’t have your time
- Candidate #3: Bam Adebayo gets finished by Walt Frazier
- Candidate #4: Dillon Brooks, equal to himself
- Candidate #5: Nikola Vucevic goes after Giannis
- Bonus candidate: Wemby does it again against Chet Holmgren
Not content with helping his Rockets defeat the Nuggets, Kevin Durant also made the decibels soar during this match. Indeed, KD got heated with Bruce Brown during the match, the latter not hesitating to push the MVP of the 2017 and 2018 Finals. But in the end, it is the Texans who have the last word, and KD understood that well and did not hesitate to remind everyone.
Kevin Durant on the heated exchange with Bruce Brown:
“It’s part of the game. Some people can talk and then assume responsibility, others can’t. »
💀💀💀
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) December 21, 2025
Come on, why make it complicated when you can make it simple? Oh, and he also celebrated the ejection of David Adelman, because after all why not?
Kevin Durant reaction to David Adelman being ejected 💀 pic.twitter.com/Tp38jUMh4h
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) December 21, 2025
Candidate #2: Anthony Edwards doesn’t have your time
Anthony Edwards’ time is clearly precious. The Wolves fullback has a family to feed and intends to take care of it as quickly as possible. That’s why at the end of each tight match, as soon as he has the ball in his hands, he tries to go home as quickly as possible, at least that’s what he said after defeating the Thunder, although it’s not easy to defeat this season.
Anthony Edwards:
« I receive a lot of negative criticism because I never go for the tie. I heard Gilbert Arenas not to long ago say I’m trying to go home. I’m going for the game every time »pic.twitter.com/k3JK9BmjaL
— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) December 20, 2025
“I get a lot of negative criticism because I never look for an equalizer. I heard Gilbert Arenas not long ago say he was still trying to get home. I always try to win. » – Anthony Edwards
Crystal clear.
Candidate #3: Bam Adebayo gets finished by Walt Frazier
Here’s an air-ball that allowed Walt Frazier to really beat Bam Adebayo. The Heat pivot sent a 3-point submarine, and the former Knicks legend did not fail to winnow this miss.
“Maybe his girlfriend can help him with his shooting.”
— Walt Frazier after Bam Adebayo’s earball 💀
(h/t @HeatCulture13)pic.twitter.com/zc1v89pqmE
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 22, 2025
“Maybe his girlfriend can help him with his shot” – Walt Frazier
Indeed, Bam Adebayo is in a relationship with the Las Vegas Aces player, A’Ja Wilson, renowned as being the best player of the moment in the WNBA and who can legitimately claim the status of GOAT of this league once her career is over. 3 times WNBA champion, 2 times Finals MVP, 4 times season MVP, 3 times DPOY, 7 times All-Star, 2 times top scorer, 5 times best blocker. Do we stop or continue?
Candidate #4: Dillon Brooks, equal to himself
Dillon Brooks decided to end the year by making a name for himself. The Suns guard once again checked in blood red the box on the calendar where he was to face LeBron James. The former Rockets and Grizzlies obviously makes it a personal matter with LBJ. He notably started by eyeing him during a large part of the warm-up, like an individual annoyed that his order number 12 came after order number 13.
When you are order 46 and order 47 is ready before pic.twitter.com/16njjJJaTg
— Clément TrashTalk (@ClementH9) December 25, 2025
The Canadian also takes pleasure in high-fiving his opponents when they are throwing. LeBron obviously, but also Luka Doncic for example.
😭😭😭😭😭 it drives you crazy pic.twitter.com/nDqAPwt2va
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) December 24, 2025
Not content with giving the Purple and Gold a hard time, he also doesn’t hesitate to break the fourth wall to have a little fun with the cameras, after the victory. It is inexhaustible, we tell you.
Why can’t we beat him?!?!! pic.twitter.com/dcGbImCIAa
— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) December 24, 2025
Candidate #5: Nikola Vucevic goes after Giannis
A windmill from the Greek Freak visibly went badly on the Chicago side. While the match was over, Giannis went to bend a windmill, which was not really appreciated by the opposite camp. Kevin Huerter refraining from throwing the ball behind the Greek’s back (in reality he was just afraid of ending up like Jake Paul against Anthony Joshua). Nikola Vucevic had some strong words in a post-match interview.
Nikola Vucevic on Giannis’ late game windmill dunk:
“I’m assuming Giannis was mad about that report that came out the Bulls didn’t want to trade for him.” 💀💀
(via @Will_Gottliebh/t @Fullcourtpass)pic.twitter.com/3xDaAVTVfN
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 28, 2025
“I guess he took the decision when he saw that the Bulls didn’t want to make a trade for him” – Nikola Vucevic
And as surprising as it may seem, Vooch said this while his team is in front of the Bucks, we weren’t used to it in recent years.
Bonus candidate: Wemby does it again against Chet Holmgren
Victor Wembanyama VS Chet Holmgren, new episode. Not content with having defeated the Thunder three times with the Spurs (3 of the Thunder’s 5 defeats are against the Spurs), Wemby continues to challenge Chet whenever he can, this time, it was again on free throws after a miss from his counterpart.
Wemby starts trolling OKC fans after Chet missed his free throw
“HELL YEAH” 😅
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 25, 2025
We’ll have to follow the evolution of the rivalry between these two franchises very closely, in case you weren’t aware.
