OT Broadcaster: Kevin Durant will leave if Thunder doesn't make Finals

[Draco]

I mean... what playoff team could he realistically move to that doesn't already have a star caliber player?

I can think of one......... Utah. So I guess if he's into that scene, he could always take his talents to Salt lake.

Utah, Memphis, Dallas, Toronto, Boston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Detroit, Washington he is the clear far and away #1 star. None of those teams have an arguably top10 NBA talent.

If he really doesn't want to be on a team with another star, which I doubt, it would probably be top10 NBA superstar; not borderline allstar.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Why would he, honestly, though? #2 overall and he's the best player to come out of that draft. I think he's fine.

just a feeling, like "you didnt want me the first time, you missed your chance"

 

[Strenuus]

just a feeling, like "you didnt want me the first time, you missed your chance"

We never dated him.

 

[Natebishop3]

Utah, Memphis, Dallas, Toronto, Boston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Detroit, Washington he is the clear far and away #1 star. None of those teams have an arguably top10 NBA talent.

If he really doesn't want to be on a team with another star, which I doubt, it would probably be top10 NBA superstar; not borderline allstar.

Dallas.... that would be interesting.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

We never dated him.

We held his hand and talked about what we'd be like together... But never pulled the trigger. Instead we had a one night stand with the village bicycle and fucked it all up.

 

[Schilly]

One thing I will say about KD he has never played for a team with functional chemistry. Something else I find interesting to note is most big time FA's want to feel like the final piece that puts a team over the top. What teams would KD look around the league and truly feel he could put over the top based on what is on the floor already?

 

[Draco]

One thing I will say about KD he has never played for a team with functional chemistry. Something else I find interesting to note is most big time FA's want to feel like the final piece that puts a team over the top. What teams would KD look around the league and truly feel he could put over the top based on what is on the floor already?

Yeah I agree if he does leave he wants to go to a team with him that is good enough to contend but not so good their already a contender without him. Doesn't make sense for him to join the Cavs, Spurs, Warriors. Nobody likes the Clippers.

I would think us, Houston, Dallas in the West. Boston, Toronto, Atlanta, Charlotte, Detroit in the East.

 

[Schilly]

I have serious doubts that that joining the blueprint of destructive chemistry known as Houston and his former teammate are going to be high on his list. Dallas is geriatric. Toronto is in Canada. So Portland, Boston, Detroit and Charlotte... Atlanta is a huge ??? IMO.

 

[julius]

He'd be smart to go to Portland, but it'll never happen.

 

[Draco]

I have serious doubts that that joining the blueprint of destructive chemistry known as Houston and his former teammate are going to be high on his list. Dallas is geriatric. Toronto is in Canada. So Portland, Boston, Detroit and Charlotte... Atlanta is a huge ??? IMO.

Yeah probably most likely he goes to one of those east teams. He gets the chance to beat old man LeBron finally plus doesn't have to face an elite opponent until the finals. Toronto is a neat city with passionate fans where he could be the most epic player in franchise history. Could own a country. They have a great GM. Durant is a unique guy so I could see him picking a city most superstars would never consider.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

So, after we bounce OKC in the first round, KD can just ride home with us.

 

[BigGameDamian]

One thing I will say about KD he has never played for a team with functional chemistry.

I thought chemistry was key for a great team?

 

[riverman]

I have serious doubts that that joining the blueprint of destructive chemistry known as Houston and his former teammate are going to be high on his list. Dallas is geriatric. Toronto is in Canada. So Portland, Boston, Detroit and Charlotte... Atlanta is a huge ??? IMO.

Given Bosh's status I think Riley has a good shot at Durant and he bought a house there last summer..the east is wide open for a guy like Durant. Portland would be a great fit for him

 

[Schilly]

I thought chemistry was key for a great team?

It is, which is why the Thunder have no rings.

 

[riverman]

It is, which is why the Thunder have no rings.

except these, they have plenty of these

 

[Schilly]

Given Bosh's status I think Riley has a good shot at Durant and he bought a house there last summer..the east is wide open for a guy like Durant. Portland would be a great fit for him

I have serious doubts about that as well. Bosh's health problem is recurring and pretty unpredictable. Wade will be 35 next season and beyond that the team is very meh.

 

[Strenuus]

I thought chemistry was key for a great team?

Good lord. This question doesn't go with the quote, since you are basically agreeing with it. If you're gonna be snarky, make your posts be smart. 'Cause your posts aren't.

 

[dviss1]

id guess that KD hates portland for not drafting him

Yeah but he knows that we know we fucked up. Maybe that plays into our hand?

 

[dviss1]

Some kind of bitch slap?

He just taps them on the forehead kinda like he does his wrist after Lillard time.

 

[dviss1]

We never dated him.

Yes we did. We had a first date that ended with a handshake (no kiss) when he went beast mode in the workout he gave us.

 

[Strenuus]

Yes we did. We had a first date that ended with a handshake (no kiss) when he went beast mode in the workout he gave us.

Then we're a shitty first date, but we would make for some awesome rendezvous giggity.

 

[dviss1]

Yeah probably most likely he goes to one of those east teams. He gets the chance to beat old man LeBron finally plus doesn't have to face an elite opponent until the finals. Toronto is a neat city with passionate fans where he could be the most epic player in franchise history. Could own a country. They have a great GM. Durant is a unique guy so I could see him picking a city most superstars would never consider.

Money alone will keep him outta Canada.

 

[Strenuus]

Yeah probably most likely he goes to one of those east teams. He gets the chance to beat old man LeBron finally plus doesn't have to face an elite opponent until the finals. Toronto is a neat city with passionate fans where he could be the most epic player in franchise history. Could own a country. They have a great GM. Durant is a unique guy so I could see him picking a city most superstars would never consider.

That sounds like an endorsement for Portland.

 

[e_blazer]

Maybe if the Blazers hired Greg Oden to be KD's own personal assistant/luggage carrier?

 

[selloutking]

Maybe if the Blazers hired Greg Oden to be KD's own personal assistant/luggage carrier?

about the only way he makes it in the league
then again, he'll need bionic legs by then too....

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

except these, they have plenty of these
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Good point Riv! The Blazers definitely have better looking dancers than OKC......

 

[BigGameDamian]

It is, which is why the Thunder have no rings.

There still better than a lot of teams that have better chemistry.

 

[BigGameDamian]

2000 Blazers team didn't have the best chemistry.

 

[Blazers Roy]

It's not gonna happen.
Durant is secretly A giant douche, he said in the past his team doesn't like Portland and other shit like that.

He wants his own team? that means he's coming to the Lakers if he can bring another star-friend with him.

Unfortunately i'm starting to think the Spurs are the highest in his list.

 

[BBert]

I thought chemistry was key for a great team?

That's the point. KD has never been on a great team.