{"id":1781057,"date":"2022-12-20T08:01:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T13:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1781057"},"modified":"2022-12-20T08:19:13","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T13:19:13","slug":"brooklyn-nets-forward-kevin-durant-dunks-on-spoiled-entitled-clickbait-media-following-tampa-bay-bucs-giovani-bernards-botched-fake-punt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brooklyn-nets-forward-kevin-durant-dunks-on-spoiled-entitled-clickbait-media-following-tampa-bay-bucs-giovani-bernards-botched-fake-punt\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn Nets Forward Kevin Durant Dunks on \u201cSpoiled, Entitled Clickbait Media\u201d Following Tampa Bay Bucs\u2019 Giovani Bernard\u2019s Botched Fake Punt"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">40<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbrooklyn-nets-forward-kevin-durant-dunks-on-spoiled-entitled-clickbait-media-following-tampa-bay-bucs-giovani-bernards-botched-fake-punt%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1781057&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Giovanni Bernard botched a fake punt during the team\u2019s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and after the game he got in a back and forth with the media that has Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant dunking on the media.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4378\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4378\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1121\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant.png 1121w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kevin-Durant-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant-768x386-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant-750x377-1.png 750w\"   style=\"display:none\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kevin Durant via Brooklyn Nets YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bernard botched the fake punt on a 4th and 1 from the Buc\u2019s 26th that led to a turnover on downs and Bengals eventually defeating the Bucs 34-23.<\/p>\n<p>He appeared to not realize it was supposed to be a fake punt as he completely missed the ball when it was directly snapped to him.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Guessing Gio missed fake punt call<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GoBucs?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GoBucs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Buccaneers?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Buccaneers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CINvsTB?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CINvsTB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFL?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/V1JUXVMOag\">pic.twitter.com\/V1JUXVMOag<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 len martez (@LMart810) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LMart810\/status\/1604613912405721088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 18, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/12\/report-nfl-executive-troy-vincent-compares-nfl-combine-to-slave-auction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Report: NFL Executive Troy Vincent Compares NFL Combine To \u201cSlave Auction\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following the game, Bernard was already out of his uniform and appeared to be heading out of the locker room when members of the media tracked him down and a back and forth between Bernard and a number of the members of the media began.<\/p>\n<p>ESPN\u2019s Jenna Laine shared a clip of her interaction with Bernard by writing, \u201cBucs running back Giovani Bernard didn\u2019t want to talk to the media about what happened on the botched fake punt. Here\u2019s that interaction.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She added, \u201cNote: As reporters, it is our job to seek clarity on what happened, especially on the most pivotal play of a game.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Bucs running back Giovani Bernard didn\u2019t want to talk to the media about what happened on the botched fake punt. Here\u2019s that interaction.<\/p>\n<p>Note: As reporters, it is our job to seek clarity on what happened, especially on the most pivotal play of a game. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/snQSvLE5mA\">pic.twitter.com\/snQSvLE5mA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JennaLaineESPN\/status\/1604654008991420419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 19, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In the chopped up and edited clip, the interaction sees one reporter ask Bernard to talk to them. It\u2019s unclear what Bernard says, <a href=\"https:\/\/awfulannouncing.com\/nba\/kevin-durant-clickbait-media-gio-bernard.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Awful Announcing reports<\/a> he said, \u201cOh, now you guys want to talk to me?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What appears to be Laine then retorts, \u201cWell, you were injured all year.\u201d Another member of the media asks, \u201cWhat have you done for us to talk to you about all year? I talked to you Tuesday.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bernard doesn\u2019t get anything in while Laine again chimes in saying, \u201cYou were also injured most of the season.\u201d He then eventually asks, \u201cCan I go to my family that I have outside? All of a sudden now?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bernard then posts up to answer questions after what looks like a team representative stepped in.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7840\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7840\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Giovani-Bernard1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1086\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Giovani-Bernard1.png 1086w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Giovani-Bernard1-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Giovani-Bernard1-768x386-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Giovani-Bernard1-750x377-1.png 750w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7840\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Giovani Bernard via Tampa Bay Buccaneers YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/12\/buffalo-sports-journalist-jerry-sullivan-fired-for-saying-the-worst-fans-really-are-the-women-they-dont-get-critical-journalism-theyre-all-wannabe-cheerleaders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buffalo Sports Journalist Jerry Sullivan Fired For Saying \u201cThe Worst Fans Really Are The Women. They Don\u2019t Get Critical Journalism. They\u2019re All Wannabe Cheerleaders\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In response to Laine\u2019s tweet, Durant wrote, \u201cGiovani handled this like a true pro.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7841\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7841\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant-1.png 682w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant-300x283-1.png 300w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kevin Durant Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Durant would then respond to a user asserting, \u201cthese reporters are so full of themselves\u201d by writing, \u201cEntitlement in this world has gone to another level. Media believes they are responsible for the popularity of the game.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7842\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7842\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"693\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant1.png 693w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant1-300x202-1.png 300w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kevin Durant Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/12\/robert-griffin-iii-apologizes-for-using-term-racial-slur-during-lead-up-to-monday-night-football-broadcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robert Griffin III Apologizes For Using Racial Slur During Lead-Up To Monday Night Football Broadcast<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another user would then question, \u201cWithout any media where are pro sports? Honest question.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Durant replied, \u201cWe can survive without spoiled, entitled clickbait media\u2026there are some good people who simply love to cover the sport.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7843\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7843\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"689\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant2.png 689w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant2-300x249-1.png 300w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kevin Durant Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Finally, he took a shot at Barstool Sports\u2019 Dan Katz, who tweeted, \u201cWell said! Everyone knows it\u2019s the fans who are responsible for pro sports.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Durant responded, \u201cFans and playas. Don\u2019t be disrespectful ya prick.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7844\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7844\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant3.png 680w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Kevin-Durant3-300x174.png 300w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7844\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kevin Durant Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What do you make of Durant\u2019s analysis of Giovani Bernard\u2019s interaction with the press and media?<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEXT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/10\/tampa-bay-buccaneers-coach-todd-bowles-rejects-medias-attempts-to-inject-racial-identity-politics-into-matchup-against-pittsburgh-steelers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coach Todd Bowles Rejects Media\u2019s Attempts To Inject Racial Identity Politics Into Matchup Against Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Giovanni Bernard botched a fake punt during the team\u2019s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and after the game he got in a back and forth<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1781060,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[547],"tags":[10517,8324,10516,5458,7371,10511,5972,10513,10514,10515,10512,7487,10519,3660,4188,10085,10518,3819,5762],"class_list":["post-1781057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-bongino-report","tag-spoiled","tag-bay","tag-bernards","tag-bongino","tag-botched","tag-brooklyn","tag-bucs","tag-clickbait","tag-dunks","tag-durant","tag-entitled","tag-fake","tag-giovani","tag-kevin","tag-media","tag-nets","tag-punt","tag-report","tag-tampa"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1781057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1781057"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1781057\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1781060"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1781057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1781057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1781057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}