KD to GS - Pt III

[RaptorsLife]

after the intial backlash yesterday. Its not even close to the level of lebron hate that he got in 2010. Durant made the right decision. People in this theard think Dirk is better than durant lol not a chance. Durant is was way too underrated in okc hopefully going to a big market in the bay area and having every game on national television. Durant will be treated as the goat he is

how was he underrated a top 3-5 player in the NBA is what everybody in the NBA says .

Dirk winning a ring with that team>>>KD joining another top 5 player and two other top top 15-20 players in the NBA coming off a 73 win season. His legacy is shot

irk will always be overshadowed by Duncan and Kobe in his era. Durant will easily eclipse him in Championships and stats. Honestly Durant beating the spurs team with 66 wins and going up 3-1 against a 73 win warriors is more impressive to me then whatever the mavs did in 2011. Miami was not organized at all. As soon as Durant wins his first championship everything will go back to normal

[Yoshun]

30 years from now no one is going to be talking about the team he won his rings with, if they win at all. If he wins rings, people will look at his numbers and his rings and rate him right up there with everyone else in this era.

[Jonatton Yeah]

after the intial backlash yesterday. Its not even close to the level of lebron hate that he got in 2010.

Lebron's "The Decision" was one of the most ill-conceived public relations events in recent sports history. If not the worst. While Lebron did not deserve all the vitriol and comic sans rantings he was on the receiving end of, he certainly didn't help his own cause. Durant made a tough and unpopular decision, but he hasn't rubbed it in everyone's face.

[Dadouv47]

30 years from now no one is going to be talking about the team he won his rings with, if they win at all. If he wins rings, people will look at his numbers and his rings and rate him right up there with everyone else in this era.

Good, but everyone will be talking about GSW as one ( or the best ) team ever. No one will talk about Durant being a top 10 players of all time ( what could have happened, for example by going to the celtics and winning one or two championships there). So it hurts his legacy for sure.

[Litany]

Pure hilarity in this thread I can't get enough. "His legacy would be more if he chose to go to a bad team and win one ring than if he wins 3 of the next 4 with the Warriors. That is utter bull. Lol. The crap people are spewing is comedy gold.

[Dadouv47]

Pure hilarity in this thread I can't get enough. "His legacy would be more if he chose to go to a bad team and win one ring than if he wins 3 of the next 4 with the Warriors. That is utter bull. Lol. The crap people are spewing is comedy gold.

It's not about bad or good team. It's about building something. Lebron went to Miami and had to build something to win his rings.

[northoakland510]

Pure hilarity in this thread I can't get enough. "His legacy would be more if he chose to go to a bad team and win one ring than if he wins 3 of the next 4 with the Warriors. That is utter bull. Lol. The crap people are spewing is comedy gold.

It's not about bad or good team. It's about building something. Lebron went to Miami and had to build something to win his rings.

What exactly did he build? He picked two all stars to play with and filled the roster with role players.

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[Yoshun]

30 years from now no one is going to be talking about the team he won his rings with, if they win at all. If he wins rings, people will look at his numbers and his rings and rate him right up there with everyone else in this era.

Good, but everyone will be talking about GSW as one ( or the best ) team ever. No one will talk about Durant being a top 10 players of all time ( what could have happened, for example by going to the celtics and winning one or two championships there). So it hurts his legacy for sure.

It looks pretty good to be the best player, or one of the best players, on "the best team ever." Think Magic and Kareem.

Winning one or two rings on a pretty good team is nothing compared to winning several on one of the best teams ever, historically speaking.

[RaptorsLife]

Pure hilarity in this thread I can't get enough. "His legacy would be more if he chose to go to a bad team and win one ring than if he wins 3 of the next 4 with the Warriors. That is utter bull. Lol. The crap people are spewing is comedy gold.

It's not about bad or good team. It's about building something. Lebron went to Miami and had to build something to win his rings.

What exactly did he build? He picked to all stars to play with filled the roster with role players.

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miami won 47 wins the pevious year excuse is stupid. as soon they added prime bosh was a beast 24-10 with the raptors in 2009-2010 they become legit contenders. Lebron was tipping point to be undoubtedly the favorites

[Ugalde]

KD is free to do what he wants but he lost a ton of respect in my mind. This is very different then LeBron forming his super team. LeBron, Wade, and Bosh created there super team from nothing. There was nothing there but what they created.

KD on the other hand joined a super team that already existed. He joined the second best team in the league. He's lost much of my respect and there's really no fixing that.

Now on that note...I am so excited for the season. I rooted for the Cavs to win the finals and they pulled off a miracle. Now I'm interested in seeing what the King has to do to beat this power house that is the new Warriors.

It's kind of funny though. I think now the Warriors will be looked at as the bad guys and the Cavs the good under dog.

What an exciting time for us fans!!!

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

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Nothing personal, but I have a hard time putting much stock into what an OKC beat writer says about the "state of the league" after this.

Why is it so hard to believe 29 other owners aren't a big fan of the third best player in the NBA in his prime joining a 73 win team?

[TeamTragic]

Did you guys hear about how Presti handles negotiations?





http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/242709/Thunder-Tried-To-Persuade-Kevin-Durant-To-Cancel-Meetings-With-Other-Teams

[Ugalde]

I think the reason why people are so upset is we were excited for another powerhouse.

I was hoping KD would create his own powerhouse team. Then we'd have three. Instead he just joined Steph Currys powerhouse. It's kind of a big let down.

At the same time guys it's still exciting. We'll see what the Cavs do to respond.

Now I do totally feel bad for OKC fans. Guys that is a huge blow and completely terrible. He went to your new biggest rival. It really is pathetic from your guys perspective. I gotta give you guys that.

[Shot Clock]

Did you guys hear about how Presti handles negotiations?





http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/242709/Thunder-Tried-To-Persuade-Kevin-Durant-To-Cancel-Meetings-With-Other-Teams

I don't get it. He didn't lay a demand down he tried to close the deal early. That's literally what everyone trying to close a deal would do. What's funny or odd about this?

ABC - Always Be Closing.......

[TeamTragic]

Did you guys hear about how Presti handles negotiations?





http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/242709/Thunder-Tried-To-Persuade-Kevin-Durant-To-Cancel-Meetings-With-Other-Teams

I don't get it. He didn't lay a demand down he tried to close the deal early. That's literally what everyone trying to close a deal would do. What's funny or odd about this?

ABC - Always Be Closing.......

He was going to meet with other teams period. Dangling Horford maybe/if he signs right now is hilarious

[Shot Clock]

Did you guys hear about how Presti handles negotiations?





http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/242709/Thunder-Tried-To-Persuade-Kevin-Durant-To-Cancel-Meetings-With-Other-Teams

I don't get it. He didn't lay a demand down he tried to close the deal early. That's literally what everyone trying to close a deal would do. What's funny or odd about this?

ABC - Always Be Closing.......

He was going to meet with other teams period. Dangling Horford maybe/if he signs right now is hilarious

So basically you know nothing about sales. Everytime you pitch the person on the other side is likely hesitant to sign on the spot, they are also likely to be talking to competitors. If you don't try and close them on the spot you suck. I mean this is sales 101, it deosn't mean they will but you damn well better try. I bet every team he visited tried to close him in their meeting. Even if they thought it was likely pointless.

[TeamTragic]

I don't get it. He didn't lay a demand down he tried to close the deal early. That's literally what everyone trying to close a deal would do. What's funny or odd about this?

ABC - Always Be Closing.......

He was going to meet with other teams period. Dangling Horford maybe/if he signs right now is hilarious

So basically you know nothing about sales. Everytime you pitch the person on the other side is likely hesitant to sign on the spot, they are also likely to be talking to competitors. If you don't try and close them on the spot you suck. I mean this is sales 101, it deosn't mean they will but you damn well better try. I bet every team he visited tried to close him in their meeting. Even if they thought it was likely pointless.

[te887848]

Durant's a monster for making this epic decision. Too bad for OKC, they lost out on a once in a lifetime player and they will not compete for anything relevant at any point in the near future.

I congratulate Durant on bolstering his legacy by picking the team that gave him the best chance to win titles.

We live in a meritocratic society. The best of the best win and society is ruled by the rich, smart and powerful, aka teams like Golden State. They are everything a team should aspire to be, the complete antithesis of a team like OKC... and that's why Durant left.

From the 60s Celtics to the West/Wilt Lakers to the Magic/Kareem/Worthy Lakers to Bird's Celtics to the 90s Bulls to the Kobe/Shaq Lakers to the dynasty Spurs to the big 3 Heat, the league has been dominated by ultra stacked superteams. We may have witnessed the formation of the very best one yet.

I sure look forward to watching this juggernaut of a team obliterate the rest of the league. They're a team destined to make history. Congrats to Durant and the Warriors .

[te887848]

The argument that if Durant left, he should've picked another team besides Golden State is a weak one as well. The whole point of leaving is to land on GREENER pastures, on a team that gives you a BETTER chance to win. Otherwise what's the point in leaving?

None of the teams - Boston, San Antonio, Miami, etc - offered a better situation than what he already had in OKC.

That was solely provided by Golden State.

[Winsome Gerbil]