# Burner

Kevin Durant is facing intense scrutiny and backlash after allegations surfaced of him using a burner account to criticize teammates and coaches. The NBA is reportedly investigating the matter, with social media buzzing about the implications for his career.

### About Burner
Burner refers to temporary or disposable online identities, but also to devices like phones or stoves, and intense physical activity.  

### Insights
- burner engagements hit 51.3M which is 238% higher than it's daily average.
- burner engagements is up 331.33% from the previous week.
- burner posts created is up 145.29% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [----------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:burner/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/burner/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [----------]  
Daily Average: [----------]  
[--] Week: [----------] +331%  
[--] Month: [-----------] -35%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +66%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +6.10%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-11-30  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-03-12  

Engagements by network (24h):
News: [------]
TikTok: [---------]
X: [----------]
Instagram: [-------]
Reddit: [-------]
YouTube: [---------]

  
  
### Mentions: [-----] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:burner/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/burner/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----]  
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Month: [-----] +20%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-24  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-08  

Mentions by network (24h):
News: [--]
TikTok: [---]
X: [-----]
Instagram: [--]
Reddit: [---]
YouTube: [-----]

  
  
### Creators: [-----] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:burner/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/burner/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Burner in the last [--] hours which is up 22% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Month: [-----] +8.90%  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-11-24  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-15  

The most influential creators that mention Burner in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@FearedBuck](/creator/twitter/FearedBuck)                 | [--]    | [---------] | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@thecurioustales](/creator/twitter/thecurioustales)       | [--]    | [------]    | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@tlop444](/creator/twitter/tlop444)                       | [--]    | [------]    | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@WadexFlash](/creator/twitter/WadexFlash)                 | [--]    | [------]    | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@LakeShowYo](/creator/twitter/LakeShowYo)                 | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@BrickCenter_](/creator/twitter/BrickCenter_)             | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@HaterReport](/creator/twitter/HaterReport)               | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@3randyn](/creator/twitter/3randyn)                       | [--]    | [-----]     | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments) | [--]    | [---------] | [---]   | [---------]   |
| [@BurnerDontask](/creator/twitter/BurnerDontask)           | [--]   | [-----]     | [--]    | [-------]     |

[View More](/list/creators/burner/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 43%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:burner/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/burner/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 43%  
Daily Average: 63%  
[--] Week: 58% -7%  
[--] Month: 36% -17%  
[--] Months: 36% -39%  
[--] Year: 36% +5%  
1-Year High: 92% on 2026-01-05  
1-Year Low: 10% on 2025-11-30  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Burner Stoves and Cooking Equipment: (20%) Posts featuring portable or specialized stoves, often for camping or outdoor use, highlighting their functionality and convenience.
- Burner Accounts in Online Discourse: (15%) Mentions of burner accounts being used for harassment, spreading rumors, or for anonymous engagement in online discussions.
- Burner Phones for Security: (10%) Discussions around using burner phones for privacy and security during protests or for general anonymity.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Allegations of Burner Account Misuse by Public Figures: (25.5%) News and discussions surrounding public figures allegedly using burner accounts for malicious purposes, such as harassment or spreading misinformation.
- Concerns about Burner Phone Security Risks: (12.5%) While some advocate for burner phones for privacy, others may express concerns about their potential misuse or the security of such devices.
  

### Top Burner News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"The internet believes Kevin Durant was behind burner account trashing teammates SB Nation Kevin Durant is involved in another Twitter controversy"  
[News Link](https://www.sbnation.com/nba/1103790/kevin-durant-burner-account-twitter-x-screenshots-steph-curry-rockets) [@SBNation](/creator/x/SBNation) 2026-02-16T13:06Z 276.2K followers, 11.4K engagements


"Kevin Durant allegedly trash talked teammates in group chats using burner account; cant trust Jabari Hindustan Times Kevin Durant faces backlash after allegedly being exposed for using a burner account to criticize teammates in basketball group chats"  
[News Link](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/kevin-durants-alleged-burner-account-sparks-buzz-after-trash-talking-team-mate-in-group-chats-i-can-t-trust-jabari-101771192889181.html) [@htTweets](/creator/x/htTweets) 2026-02-16T12:00Z 8.2M followers, [---] engagements


"What Is Four Burner Theory The Viral Concept That Reveals Why Careers Cost Marriages The Four Burner Theory reminds us that energy is limited seasons change and intentional focus matters more than doing everything at once"  
[News Link](https://www.ndtv.com/lifestyle/what-is-four-burner-theory-the-viral-concept-that-reveals-why-careers-cost-marriages-11009295) [@ndtv](/creator/x/ndtv) 2026-02-16T07:41Z 17.2M followers, [----] engagements


"Kevin Durant branded as jealous after alleged burner account chats surface Shows the type of person he truly is Hindustan Times Social media has erupted after Kevin Durant was accused of using a burner account to trash-talk both current and former teammates"  
[News Link](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/kevin-durant-branded-as-jealous-after-alleged-burner-account-chats-surface-shows-the-type-of-person-he-truly-is-101771222639501.html) [@htTweets](/creator/x/htTweets) 2026-02-16T06:36Z 8.2M followers, [----] engagements



### Top Burner Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"Kevin Durant Caught With A Burner Twitter #nba"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FyPtQuyVXjA) [@biggy.bailey](/creator/youtube/biggy.bailey) 2026-02-16T17:20Z 217K followers, 155.8K engagements


"Kevin Durant's Career Might Be Over. Kevin Durant is going viral agin for having another burner twitter account. #kevindurant #twitter #x kevin durant burner account kevin durant burner account exposed kevin durant burner kevin durant fake account kevin durant burner twitter kevin durant social media accounts burner account kd burner account kevin durant busted kevin durant kevin durant news kevin durant x kevin durant funny kevin durant trade kevin durant drama kevin durant interview twitter burner account kevin durant legacy kd burner account tweets kevin durant mad kevin durant burner"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rtmMpkWPQd8) [@93zaytv](/creator/youtube/93zaytv) 2026-02-16T17:01Z 26.2K followers, 33.5K engagements


"Doing this meme where they even admit the dam is long gone makes it extra funny @acrimonyand they'll eventually figure it out when the gloves are taken off for the first time in a century https://t.co/3unuKEmJ5E @acrimonyand they'll eventually figure it out when the gloves are taken off for the first time in a century https://t.co/3unuKEmJ5E"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BurnerDontask/status/2023421613249868033) [@BurnerDontask](/creator/x/BurnerDontask) 2026-02-16T15:38Z [----] followers, 337.7K engagements


"A new KD burner may have hit the internet @PardonMyTake"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BarstoolBigCat/status/2023420847281844582) [@BarstoolBigCat](/creator/x/BarstoolBigCat) 2026-02-16T15:34Z 1.8M followers, 122.1K engagements

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