Durant to GSW

[TBpup]

Absolutely THRASH which ever GM takes on Bogut to allow this circus.

 

[Blazinaway]

No offense but the NBA has become a bunch of pussies. Guys lost their loyalty of wanting to win for their franchise. the NBA has become AAU.

Hopefully NBA fixes this problem. Barring injuries there's really only 2-3 teams that have shot at title.

yeah, the owners may get a lot more serious about a "hard cap"

 

[1eyejack]

What ticks me off the most us OKC still had a great shot of winning a title.

 

[Blazers Roy]

Yep, these fans deserve another championship

 

[Ripcity4life77]

There is a BS theory that PA is wanting to move the Blazers to Seattle but what he really should do is this. He needs to try and get the Blazers moved to the Eastern Conf and then at least the Blazers MIGHT have a chance problem with that is the rest of the west is wanting to do the same thing. - LOL

 

[Mediocre Man]

Who on that team was as good as durant in his prime? Who on that team was as good as curry?

No one, but that team was incredible

 

[SlyPokerDog]

It's going to be fun watching Westbrook turn into Rondo 2.0.

 

[Mediocre Man]

So what if no one trades for Bogut?

 

[Natebishop3]

Is there any chance that every GM tells GSW fuck off and nobody takes bogut?

 

[Mediocre Man]

It's going to be fun watching Westbrook turn into Rondo 2.0.

Man if I am them I trade his ass now. Get something for him.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Why shouldnt we trade for bogut? Someone will. Renounce leonard and take him.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

OKC loses 3-1 lead in WCF, then loses Durant. Worst 6-week stretch for any franchise ever?

 

[Ripcity4life77]

Harkless and his D just became way more valuable to the Blazers vs the Warriors so let Crabbe walk and make sure you re-sign Hark - ASAP

 

[riverman]

Smart move by GS...so much for Lamarcus getting a ring in San Antonio...we need to raise the bar on defense now for sure..trying to defend Curry, Green, Thompson and Durant is just unfair....hell of a challenge going forward...just bank on our youth and future...really glad we didn't get a win now old guy on a toxic salary now...Neil is probably probably going through his list of players no one has ever heard of now...the next CJ McCollum from Europe, the D league or undrafted.

 

[riverman]

So what if no one trades for Bogut?

He can become the captain of the Aussie league

 

[Minstrel]

Damn, this is stunning. I thought it was near certain Durant would sign the one-and-one in Oklahoma City. More money, one more shot with his bud, Westbrook. Especially with how their team came together in the playoffs, I thought he'd want to give that one more look.

But I can see the draw to Golden State. They play a really pretty team game that has to appeal to a basketball junkie like Durant. Durant even fits in really well to their defensive scheme as, in the playoffs, he was a holy terror with his gigantic wingspan. A dialed-in Durant just enhances Golden State's switch-everything defense as he can switch 1-5 and even provide rim protection with his huge reach and leaping ability.

And, lastly, they can rest stars more. They can give Curry, Green, Thompson and Durant plenty of rest and always have 2-3 of them on the court at all times. It'll be fascinating to see their new "super death" lineup: Curry/Thompson/Iguodala/Durant/Green.

It sucks as a fan of the Trail Blazers, but it's really going to be cool as a fan of basketball.

 

[Nikolokolus]

The team who does this will be complicit

Make it hurt then. Really take a pound of flesh to make it happen. Think longterm, like 3-4 years out in terms of picks and compensation. This is an opportunity for some savvy team.

 

[Strenuus]

Smart move by GS...so much for Lamarcus getting a ring in San Antonio...we need to raise the bar on defense now for sure..trying to defend Curry, Green, Thompson and Durant is just unfair....hell of a challenge going forward...just bank on our youth and future...really glad we didn't get a win now old guy on a toxic salary now...Neil is probably probably going through his list of players no one has ever heard of now...the next CJ McCollum from Europe, the D league or undrafted.

You act like GS actually had to think about it.. "smart move" lol.

 

[Trackjack]

Here is Durant growth I want a ring.

 

[PDXFonz]

Dame may never win a ring based purely off of just being in the same conference as this. That sucks.

What the fuck?

 

[Minstrel]

It's going to be fun watching Westbrook turn into Rondo 2.0.

That's the other fun thing. Westbrook played like a psychotic version of Magic Johnson two years ago. Now he gets to do it again.

 

[Blazinaway]

Damn, this is stunning. I thought it was near certain Durant would sign the one-and-one in Oklahoma City. More money, one more shot with his bud, Westbrook. Especially with how their team came together in the playoffs, I thought he'd want to give that one more look.

But I can see the draw to Golden State. They play a really pretty team game that has to appeal to a basketball junkie like Durant. Durant even fits in really well to their defensive scheme as, in the playoffs, he was a holy terror with his gigantic wingspan. A dialed-in Durant just enhances Golden State's switch-everything defense as he can switch 1-5 and even provide rim protection with his huge reach and leaping ability.

And, lastly, they can rest stars more. They can give Curry, Green, Thompson and Durant plenty of rest and always have 2-3 of them on the court at all times. It'll be fascinating to see their new "super death" lineup: Curry/Thompson/Iguodala/Durant/Green.

It sucks as a fan of the Trail Blazers, but it's really going to be cool as a fan of basketball.

it sucks as a fan of the NBA, this is just not good

 

[Strenuus]

Damn, this is stunning. I thought it was near certain Durant would sign the one-and-one in Oklahoma City. More money, one more shot with his bud, Westbrook. Especially with how their team came together in the playoffs, I thought he'd want to give that one more look.

But I can see the draw to Golden State. They play a really pretty team game that has to appeal to a basketball junkie like Durant. Durant even fits in really well to their defensive scheme as, in the playoffs, he was a holy terror with his gigantic wingspan. A dialed-in Durant just enhances Golden State's switch-everything defense as he can switch 1-5 and even provide rim protection with his huge reach and leaping ability.

And, lastly, they can rest stars more. They can give Curry, Green, Thompson and Durant plenty of rest and always have 2-3 of them on the court at all times. It'll be fascinating to see their new "super death" lineup: Curry/Thompson/Iguodala/Durant/Green.

It sucks as a fan of the Trail Blazers, but it's really going to be cool as a fan of basketball.

How exactly is this cool as a fan of basketball? It makes it even more unwatchable. I like balance.

 

[craigehlo]

Harkless and his D just became way more valuable to the Blazers vs the Warriors so let Crabbe walk and make sure you re-sign Hark - ASAP

Harkless is the answer? Sorry we could sign Westbrook and still not have a chance.

 

[riverman]

You act like GS actually had to think about it.. "smart move" lol.

It's too early to react to your snark....it was a smart move whether they took two seconds to think about it or not....glad my post has you laughing out loud though....I prefer talking with fans to talking at them....give it a try...acting isn't really a skillset I have

 

[Minstrel]

How exactly is this cool as a fan of basketball? It makes it even more unwatchable. I like balance.

There was no balance in the 1980s, as you had superteams like the Showtime Lakers and Slowtime Celtics. Unless you mean two-team balance. As a basketball fan, it was amazing to watch those teams function like beautiful machines, though.

I felt the same way about the Bulls in the 1990s, especially the Jordan/Pippen/Rodman version (since Rodman, in addition to being a great defender and rebounder also was a really good passer).

 

[Strenuus]

What the fuck?

I said may... We gotta be honest, if this GSW is constructed the next 4-6 years... we have to have everything bounce our way... injuries to them (and none to us)... that is a legit super team. Dame and CJ can do a lot... but now it's 4 stars (2-3 superstars) plus the refs, every game?

I am hoping against hope and we now resign ourselves to "luck" to win a ring in the next few years... to NO fault of our own.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

You guys are missing the only good thing about this atrocity.

Now the Oden pick doesn't hurt as much.

 

[riverman]

There was no balance in the 1980s, as you had superteams like the Showtime Lakers and Slowtime Celtics. Unless you mean two-team balance. As a basketball fan, it was amazing to watch those teams function like beautiful machines, though.

I felt the same way about the Bulls in the 1990s, especially the Jordan/Pippen/Rodman version (since Rodman, in addition to being a great defender and rebounder also was a really good passer).

Great post...I felt this move was like the 90s Bulls as well....when Pat Riley said everyone was playing for second place until Jordan retired

 

[craigehlo]

How exactly is this cool as a fan of basketball? It makes it even more unwatchable. I like balance.

This will drive change from the owners side of things. Sadly I think we have a few years until the next CBA and a likely lockout.