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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Kevin Durant Can't Watch” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21840 of the collection, and the 239th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Kevin Durant Can't Watch” meme mean?
This image captures the universal feeling of avoidance in the face of anxiety or shame. When you cannot watch what is happening, fear failure, or witness something embarrassing, this figure is used. It conveys the emotion of someone averting their gaze out of fear of the final result or social discomfort, transforming a sports gesture into a symbol of visual distress.
Where does the “Kevin Durant Can't Watch” meme come from?
The scene comes from Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NBA, featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Los Angeles Clippers. The event took place on May 13, 2014. Durant, then a superstar, sat on the bench facing away from the basket while teammate Russell Westbrook took three decisive free throws in the final seconds. The Thunder ultimately won the game thanks to these points. A YouTube video titled "Kevin Durant Can’t Bear to Watch," uploaded the next day on May 14, 2014, circulated this moment. The original channel remains unknown. That same day, NBA writer Matt Moore asked internet users on Twitter to edit photos of Durant, launching the meme as a Photoshop format on the social network without a specific TV show or identified single account as its primary source.
- 2014On May 13, Durant turns away during Westbrook's free throws; on May 14, a YouTube video appears.
How to use the “Kevin Durant Can't Watch” meme
- Use the photo when a friend tells an embarrassing story whose details you prefer to ignore.
- Add text under the image to react to the ending of a movie or series you haven't seen yet but dread.
- Send the image when someone announces potentially catastrophic professional or personal news.
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The “Kevin Durant Can't Watch” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 62/100 · #239 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Kevin Durant Can't Watch” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Kevin Durant Can't Watch comes out of the Memes World series 73 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Kevin Durant Can't Watch meaning?
The image means a person cannot bear to look at a tense, embarrassing, or disappointing situation. It symbolizes visual avoidance in the face of stress or fear of a negative outcome.
Kevin Durant Can't Watch origin?
It originates from an NBA playoff game on May 13, 2014, between Oklahoma City and Los Angeles. Durant turned his back to Westbrook's free throws. A YouTube video from May 14, 2014, popularized the scene before it became a Photoshop meme on Twitter.
Who is Matt Moore Kevin Durant meme?
Matt Moore is an NBA sports writer. He was the one who asked internet users on Twitter, the day after the game, to edit the photo of Durant, thus starting the creation of the Photoshop meme.
How do I get the Kevin Durant Can't Watch meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Kevin Durant Can't Watch” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Kevin Durant Can't Watch card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Kevin Durant · Kevin Durant Can't Watch: Image Gallery · [Image - 757019] | Kevin Durant Can't Watch · checked on October 15, 2026.
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