The 'Karen Durant' meme is a hilarious digital mashup that combines the face of NBA superstar Kevin Durant with the stereotypical 'I’d like to speak to the manager' haircut associated with the 'Karen' archetype. This meme gained traction primarily on sports Twitter and Reddit as a parody of Durant's well-documented history of engaging with critics on social media through burner accounts. It characterizes KD as someone who is overly sensitive to criticism and ready to complain to authorities or fans alike. Users typically deploy this template when Durant makes headlines for arguing with media members or when he requests a trade, framing his elite talent within a persona of high-maintenance entitlement.