“LeJew And KDF Look Like They Work For Curtenyahoo”: NBA Fans Feast On AI Image Of LeBron James, Kevin Durant And Steph Curry Wearing IDF Uniforms

NBA Fans found another viral storm waiting on the timeline after @guychristensen_ shared what appeared to be an AI-generated image of Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant wearing Israeli Defense Forces uniforms. The caption read, “Stephenyahu, LeKud James, and the KDF.”

The altered image was clearly satire, but NBA Fans wasted no time reacting.

@aza8__ commented, “Lejew and KDF look like they work for curtyenyahoo,” continuing the mock nicknames that mixed the players’ names with political references.

Lejew and KDF look like they work for curtyenyahoo

— aza8 (@aza8__) February 17, 2026

Others questioned the deeper message behind the image.

@Truth_Seeker_14 wrote, “They are all fake. The NBA is as fake as the NFL.”

That comment reflected a broader skepticism among some NBA Fans who believe politics and entertainment now blur together too easily.

There is no evidence that any of the three players have worn military uniforms or taken part in such an event. The image appears to be digitally altered, part of a trend where public figures are inserted into political or military settings for commentary or shock value.

The moment isn’t just about one edited photo. For NBA Fans, it shows how AI tools are increasingly used to create provocative visuals that spread fast and trigger strong reactions.

Curry, James, and Durant are three of the most recognizable names in basketball. Attaching their likeness to geopolitical conflict guarantees attention. As the image circulated, NBA Fans split between those laughing at the satire and those criticizing it as divisive.

NBA Fans Split Over Politics, Bias, And The Viral AI Image

NBA Fans did not all interpret the image the same way.

@HuntWMD responded, “Hilarious given that the Islamic Republic routinely abuses minorities in Iran. But please… keep posting your bigotry, it’s on brand.”

The comment shifted the focus from the players to the politics implied in the original post.

@SwitchNigeriaNG added, “I love them all. Finally, fck you, Hamas dck rider!” showing support for the players while attacking perceived bias in the thread.

@Afariet07 went further, writing, “As a Black man, I don’t give a damn about the racist and slave-owning Arab cause, so well done to these three real men.”

The discussion quickly moved into heated territory, far beyond basketball.

For NBA Fans, the debate revealed how fast AI content can escalate tensions. The original image was not real. Still, the reactions were real and intense.

Some NBA Fans treated it as satire. Others saw propaganda or provocation. In the end, a digitally altered image of three basketball stars became another flashpoint in an already divided online sports culture.