I think KD is 110% going to New York

clyde21 · Post #141 » by **clyde21** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:06 pm

Kristaps6_NYK wrote:

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Benedict_Boozer · Post #142 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:45 pm

Going to the Knicks is one way that he can finally elevate himself above the Lebron media train. Lebron is still the leading vote getter this year but KD in NYC, with all the media, might finally get the attention he craves to jump into the lead dog spot.

druggas · Post #143 » by **druggas** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 7:41 pm

It would be good for the NBA if he goes to NY. He would be "King" if he goes there.

VancouverRaps · Post #144 » by **VancouverRaps** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 7:56 pm

This is definitely becoming like the "LeBron to LA" story last year. Like at this point, people would be more surprised if he doesn't end up in NY lol.

sol537 · Post #145 » by **sol537** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 7:57 pm

1. KD agrees to sign in NY for less than his max
2. Kawhi agrees to sign in NY for less than his max
3. NY trades the young'ins and plenty of picks for AD
4. MLE to Jordan to play C, then sign on plenty of ring chasers an g-leagers to fill out the roster.
5. Profit.

timO · Post #146 » by **timO** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:08 pm

sol537 wrote:1. KD agrees to sign in NY for less than his max
2. Kawhi agrees to sign in NY for less than his max
3. NY trades the young'ins and plenty of picks for AD
4. MLE to Jordan to play C, then sign on plenty of ring chasers an g-leagers to fill out the roster.
5. Profit.

Kawhi go to Clips.

KD max in NY, Irving max in NY.

They draft Zion or similar top 4.

Jordan gets 60x4 in NY.

TimRobbins · Post #147 » by **TimRobbins** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:41 pm

tosi wrote:
TimRobbins wrote:
badass316 wrote:I still don't understand how people in general come to the conclusion that an all-time great player in his prime would leave a championship winning scenario for the worst team in the league. Off the top of my head I don't think I've ever seen it done.

I just laugh at the notion that he's to somehow "enhance" his legacy by leading a Knicks team to a 7th or 8th seed, get bounced in the 1st round, and it'll somehow be better than winning more rings. Sure, whatever helps people sleep at night I guess.

If he goes to the Knicks it will be with another star player such as Kawahi or Kyrie. Add the #1 pick and you have a contender.

You can say that for every team wth cap space every year. When has that really come into fruition?

Not every team has a shot at the #1 pick. That's a difference maker.

clyde21 · Post #148 » by **clyde21** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:43 pm

sol537 wrote:1. KD agrees to sign in NY for less than his max
2. Kawhi agrees to sign in NY for less than his max
3. NY trades the young'ins and plenty of picks for AD
4. MLE to Jordan to play C, then sign on plenty of ring chasers an g-leagers to fill out the roster.
5. Profit.

Durant already on record saying he's not taking anything less than the max

Knicks Byke · Post #149 » by **Knicks Byke** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:45 pm

druggas wrote:It would be good for the NBA if he goes to NY. He would be "King" if he goes there.

king...cobra.

ILOVEIT · Post #150 » by **ILOVEIT** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:56 pm

Yeah (Warrior fan here) I think he's gone and I think it's a good thing for the NBA and even the Warriors.

old skool · Post #151 » by **old skool** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:24 pm

I kind of tend to think that it is a bit of an overstatement to say that anything has 110% certainty.

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MindState · Post #152 » by **MindState** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:31 pm

ILOVEIT wrote:Yeah (Warrior fan here) I think he's gone and I think it's a good thing for the NBA and even the Warriors.

Good for the warriors that their best player leaves?

Thats your opinion, but im sorry, your opinion sucks.

If you think the warriors are gonna be "Just like 2015" if KD leaves. You have another thing coming.

taikibansei · Post #153 » by **taikibansei** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:32 pm

MindState wrote:
ILOVEIT wrote:Yeah (Warrior fan here) I think he's gone and I think it's a good thing for the NBA and even the Warriors.

Good for the warriors that their best player leaves?

Thats your opinion, but im sorry, your opinion sucks.

If you think the warriors are gonna be "Just like 2015" if KD leaves. You have another thing coming.

Curry is not going anywhere.

MindState · Post #154 » by **MindState** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:44 pm

taikibansei wrote:
MindState wrote:
ILOVEIT wrote:Yeah (Warrior fan here) I think he's gone and I think it's a good thing for the NBA and even the Warriors.

Good for the warriors that their best player leaves?

Thats your opinion, but im sorry, your opinion sucks.

If you think the warriors are gonna be "Just like 2015" if KD leaves. You have another thing coming.

Curry is not going anywhere.

Curry is not the warriors best player, thats common knowledge to everyone but a few delusional warrior fans that refuse to accept reality.

Dominator83 · Post #155 » by **Dominator83** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:51 pm

CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:
JoeBarryCaroll wrote:
Dr Aki wrote:Durant about to object to Kyrie's wedding

maybe, Danny boy left standing at the alter holding his pud

Ainge is Mormon though. He's about to marry Kyrie, KD and AD.

Jabari signing this offseason confirmed

Dominator83 · Post #156 » by **Dominator83** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:52 pm

Best2EverDoIt wrote:I dont know, I dont see it. Even with him that team would be lucky to make it to the 2nd round. They've currently lost 17 straight games, I dont know how that would be appealing to him. Might as well just go to the Wizards if you wanna be close to home, even they have a better roster than NYK lol.

Wizards are in cap hell. Even after dumping Otto to our sorry asses

michaelm · Post #157 » by **michaelm** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:56 pm

MindState wrote:
taikibansei wrote:
MindState wrote:
Good for the warriors that their best player leaves?

Thats your opinion, but im sorry, your opinion sucks.

If you think the warriors are gonna be "Just like 2015" if KD leaves. You have another thing coming.

Curry is not going anywhere.

Curry is not the warriors best player, thats common knowledge to everyone but a few delusional warrior fans that refuse to accept reality.

Curry is not their best player against LeBron in the finals. Otherwise he is.

Teal25 · Post #158 » by **Teal25** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:57 pm

Warriorfan wrote:
xdrta+ wrote:
Impuniti wrote:

I actually do think KD is heading there, but it's 100% including that sweet super-max.

What super-max is that? Any team can offer him the same as they would any other 10+ year FA, 4yr/$160M (about). The Warriors can offer 5yr/$200+M.

Warriors can offer 221million.

He can easily sign an extension and get the 5th year. I don’t think the 5th year’s matters anymore for players of his caliber in the super max era.

statsman · Post #159 » by **statsman** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:57 pm

ILOVEIT wrote:Yeah (Warrior fan here) I think he's gone and I think it's a good thing for the NBA and even the Warriors.

Maybe from a PR standpoint, okay. But from a cap standpoint? The Warriors are screwed if KD leaves unless the Warriors somehow get a S&T out of it, which is remote under the current CBA.

taikibansei · Post #160 » by **taikibansei** » Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:04 pm

MindState wrote:
taikibansei wrote:
MindState wrote:
Good for the warriors that their best player leaves?

Thats your opinion, but im sorry, your opinion sucks.

If you think the warriors are gonna be "Just like 2015" if KD leaves. You have another thing coming.

Curry is not going anywhere.

Curry is not the warriors best player, thats common knowledge to everyone but a few delusional warrior fans that refuse to accept reality.

Hey KD, first thanks for posting. Now, please walk me through your logic here. In the thread below, clyde21, myself, and two others worked out and posted the w/l records with various roster combinations, including you (and Green/Klay but no Curry), and with Curry (and Green/Klay but no Durant):

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1691849&start=180

Pgs. 5, 9 and 10 have the relevant numbers. Basically, it's .750 when Curry plays, and 550 when he doesn't...regardless of the other variables. How are you "obviously the best player" when the team seems to win just fine without you but doesn't win nearly as much without Curry?

Still with me, KD? Regarding your "impressive" 2018 finals MVP, while awed of course, I do have a question: Game 1 was the only really crucial game, and Curry was much better--tying the game and giving the Warriors the lead with a clutch shot 20 seconds before the end. In Game 2 as well, Curry was better, closing out the game with 17 points in the 4Q. Now, you kicked butt in the Game 3 and Game 4 blowouts--and so got your second fmvp--but do you really think you were the "obviously" best player for GSW in that series?

See, this is my main issue with you--you're a great (top 3) player, but until you joined another MVP and multiple all-stars, you did kind of disappear in a number of important match-ups. E.g., you went over three years without beating LeBron James in a head-to-head matchup, a streak that included Christmas Day when the Cavaliers topped Golden State (and the newly acquired Durant). At that point, you were 4-18 in your career against LeBron James. Heck, until you left for GSW, there was only one franchise (Boston) that James averaged more points against than your Oklahoma City, and you received most of that punishment. In your 17 regular season games before joining GS, James averaged 29.4 points on 52 percent shooting from the floor and 38 percent from behind the three-point line, while putting up seven rebounds, seven assists, and 2.2 steals per game. You, however, averaged a bit less.

So, yeah, as a delusional basketball fan, I guess I just don't get how you're "obviously" the best player on that team? Could you please explain? Thanks!