Sure sounds like KD is leaving

[statsman]

I don't think anyone in the organization knows that KD is staying, it's either they're unsure or they know he's gone.

Or maybe they know, but they aren't going to hint one way or another to keep that distraction out of the playoffs.

[Frozzy]

I've decided.... I don't WANT Durant back. I think he stunts the entire teams ball movement game and he stunts the greatness of Curry.

Give me PJ Tucker or Mirotic and I think Warriors are fine.

Let's hold on this take until we play against a team with competent defense. Yes I also know we had two wins without KD against the Rockets(Good defensively but are lead by borderline Playoff chokers)

IMO it's ridiculous to say he stunts the greatness of Curry. Steph has still played incredible with Durant since the move. He just had a bad slump to start the Playoffs. He was bricking wide open jumpers, missing layups, and constantly in foul trouble which is what even Steph believes got him out of rhythm. He was not being stunted by KD's ISO ball in the Clippers series.

[Phase 3]

I've decided.... I don't WANT Durant back. I think he stunts the entire teams ball movement game and he stunts the greatness of Curry.

Give me PJ Tucker or Mirotic and I think Warriors are fine.

Let's hold on this take until we play against a team with competent defense. Yes I also know we had two wins without KD against the Rockets(Good defensively but are lead by borderline Playoff chokers)

IMO it's ridiculous to say he stunts the greatness of Curry. Steph has still played incredible with Durant since the move. He just had a bad slump to start the Playoffs. He was bricking wide open jumpers, missing layups, and constantly in foul trouble which is what even Steph believes got him out of rhythm. He was not being stunted by KD's ISO ball in the Clippers series.

Yep. Against the Bucks, the Warriors will need KD big time imo.

[Muscles]

Nobody was saying this when Durant was on his 34, 38, 50, 45 and 33 stretch early in playoffs. Curry and Klay were off. Add him back now and it will be lethal combination when it matters most.

[Impuniti]

I don't think anyone in the organization knows that KD is staying, it's either they're unsure or they know he's gone.

Or maybe they know, but they aren't going to hint one way or another to keep that distraction out of the playoffs.

That also makes sense.

[likashing]

Nobody was saying this when Durant was on his 34, 38, 50, 45 and 33 stretch early in playoffs. Curry and Klay were off. Add him back now and it will be lethal combination when it matters most.

Exactly. People’s memory is less than a one game span which is pathetic.

KD nearly saved us from the Clippers.

Now they talk about we are fine without KD.

To them, please stop watching and commenting if you are one of those people.

[Impuniti]

I've decided.... I don't WANT Durant back. I think he stunts the entire teams ball movement game and he stunts the greatness of Curry.

Give me PJ Tucker or Mirotic and I think Warriors are fine.

Let's hold on this take until we play against a team with competent defense. Yes I also know we had two wins without KD against the Rockets(Good defensively but are lead by borderline Playoff chokers)

IMO it's ridiculous to say he stunts the greatness of Curry. Steph has still played incredible with Durant since the move. He just had a bad slump to start the Playoffs. He was bricking wide open jumpers, missing layups, and constantly in foul trouble which is what even Steph believes got him out of rhythm. He was not being stunted by KD's ISO ball in the Clippers series.

Steph plays significantly better when KD isn't on the court, period. People need to stop putting their heads in the sand to imply otherwise. Saying that, the team overall is better when KD is with the Warriors so as fans you want to keep him with the team as long as possible.

[Impuniti]

Nobody was saying this when Durant was on his 34, 38, 50, 45 and 33 stretch early in playoffs. Curry and Klay were off. Add him back now and it will be lethal combination when it matters most.

Exactly. People’s memory is less than a one game span which is pathetic.

KD nearly saved us from the Clippers.

Are there people who believe if KD wasn't playing the Warriors don't pound them to oblivion? The Warriors lost both of those games due to not giving a crap and romped them whenever they felt slighted.

[TinoDubs]

This team without KD will not survive the 82 regular season.

[Frozzy]

I've decided.... I don't WANT Durant back. I think he stunts the entire teams ball movement game and he stunts the greatness of Curry.

Give me PJ Tucker or Mirotic and I think Warriors are fine.

Let's hold on this take until we play against a team with competent defense. Yes I also know we had two wins without KD against the Rockets(Good defensively but are lead by borderline Playoff chokers)

IMO it's ridiculous to say he stunts the greatness of Curry. Steph has still played incredible with Durant since the move. He just had a bad slump to start the Playoffs. He was bricking wide open jumpers, missing layups, and constantly in foul trouble which is what even Steph believes got him out of rhythm. He was not being stunted by KD's ISO ball in the Clippers series.

Steph plays significantly better when KD isn't on the court, period. People need to stop putting their heads in the sand to imply otherwise. Saying that, the team overall is better when KD is with the Warriors so as fans you want to keep him with the team as long as possible.

Steph's performance did not have some crazy drop off when he played w/ KD in the Playoffs.

[Swift21]

He's now snapping at Warrior fans over nothing. smh God he's mentally weak.

[SFrush]

He's so miserable. I just hope he finds some semblance of happiness with his next franchise.

[Impuniti]

Let's hold on this take until we play against a team with competent defense. Yes I also know we had two wins without KD against the Rockets(Good defensively but are lead by borderline Playoff chokers)

IMO it's ridiculous to say he stunts the greatness of Curry. Steph has still played incredible with Durant since the move. He just had a bad slump to start the Playoffs. He was bricking wide open jumpers, missing layups, and constantly in foul trouble which is what even Steph believes got him out of rhythm. He was not being stunted by KD's ISO ball in the Clippers series.

Steph plays significantly better when KD isn't on the court, period. People need to stop putting their heads in the sand to imply otherwise. Saying that, the team overall is better when KD is with the Warriors so as fans you want to keep him with the team as long as possible.

Steph's performance did not have some crazy drop off when he played w/ KD in the Playoffs.

Because Kerr plays them together? His shooting gets better when KD is not on the court, stop deluding yourself otherwise.

Saying that, the team is obviously better with KD and it's crazy that anyone would argue otherwise.

[ChuckS]

Frozzy wrote:

Impuniti wrote:

Frozzy wrote:
Let's hold on this take until we play against a team with competent defense. Yes I also know we had two wins without KD against the Rockets(Good defensively but are lead by borderline Playoff chokers)

IMO it's ridiculous to say he stunts the greatness of Curry. Steph has still played incredible with Durant since the move. He just had a bad slump to start the Playoffs. He was bricking wide open jumpers, missing layups, and constantly in foul trouble which is what even Steph believes got him out of rhythm. He was not being stunted by KD's ISO ball in the Clippers series.


Steph plays significantly better when KD isn't on the court, period. People need to stop putting their heads in the sand to imply otherwise. Saying that, the team overall is better when KD is with the Warriors so as fans you want to keep him with the team as long as possible.


Steph's performance did not have some crazy drop off when he played w/ KD in the Playoffs.


Because Kerr plays them together? His shooting gets better when KD is not on the court, stop deluding yourself otherwise.

Saying that, the team is obviously better with KD and it's crazy that anyone would argue otherwise.

This was an interesting and thought provoking exchange. I'll admit that I go even farther than "Frozzy's" thinking about Durant. I don't know if that's because I believe him to be among the all-time greats I've seen or, in this case, if I'm fighting believing myself delusional. But, conversely, after some thinking, I also came to understand why "Impunity" could have his perception.

After Durant's arrival I think our bench took somewhat of a hit. Kerr has adapted by assuring that at least one of our three exceptional shooters/scorers is almost always on the floor. Whomever that is inevitably becomes our designated shooter. It's hard to argue with the probability that Steph looks better when he's taking "all" the shots, or that even Klay and Kevin have their moments in like situations.

Another argument that I think is more problematic, but is fact, is that Steph had his best year scoring the year before KD arrived. But some could think that was aberrational, particularly observed in the context of his first six years in the league. In fact his production in his last three years with Durant has been better than the ten years he has played, other than in that 2016 season. (https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/curryst01.html) So it is hard for me to see KD as a problem -- for the team which both sides have recognized -- or for Steph, unless one feels another 3 points a game will affect his historical standing more than the championships. (And do not forget the playoffs when thinking of 2016.)

Contrary to some of the internet trolls who keep bringing up that of Kevin, I really believe both of their legacies are already carved in Granite.

[Impuniti]

Frozzy wrote:

Impuniti wrote:

Frozzy wrote:
Let's hold on this take until we play against a team with competent defense. Yes I also know we had two wins without KD against the Rockets(Good defensively but are lead by borderline Playoff chokers)

IMO it's ridiculous to say he stunts the greatness of Curry. Steph has still played incredible with Durant since the move. He just had a bad slump to start the Playoffs. He was bricking wide open jumpers, missing layups, and constantly in foul trouble which is what even Steph believes got him out of rhythm. He was not being stunted by KD's ISO ball in the Clippers series.


Steph plays significantly better when KD isn't on the court, period. People need to stop putting their heads in the sand to imply otherwise. Saying that, the team overall is better when KD is with the Warriors so as fans you want to keep him with the team as long as possible.


Steph's performance did not have some crazy drop off when he played w/ KD in the Playoffs.


Because Kerr plays them together? His shooting gets better when KD is not on the court, stop deluding yourself otherwise.

Saying that, the team is obviously better with KD and it's crazy that anyone would argue otherwise.

This was an interesting and thought provoking exchange. I'll admit that I go even farther than "Frozzy's" thinking about Durant. I don't know if that's because I believe him to be among the all-time greats I've seen or, in this case, if I'm fighting believing myself delusional. But, conversely, after some thinking, I also came to understand why "Impunity" could have his perception.

After Durant's arrival I think our bench took somewhat of a hit. Kerr has adapted by assuring that at least one of our three exceptional shooters/scorers is almost always on the floor. Whomever that is inevitably becomes our designated shooter. It's hard to argue with the probability that Steph looks better when he's taking "all" the shots, or that even Klay and Kevin have their moments in like situations.

Another argument that I think is more problematic, but is fact, is that Steph had his best year scoring the year before KD arrived. But some could think that was aberrational, particularly observed in the context of his first six years in the league. In fact his production in his last three years with Durant has been better than the ten years he has played, other than in that 2016 season. (https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/curryst01.html) So it is hard for me to see KD as a problem -- for the team which both sides have recognized -- or for Steph, unless one feels another 3 points a game will affect his historical standing more than the championships. (And do not forget the playoffs when thinking of 2016.)

Contrary to some of the internet trolls who keep bringing up that of Kevin, I really believe both of their legacies are already carved in Granite.

Curry's offensive output explodes without KD though, that is a fact. They don't play the team ball with KD that they do without, but I think the biggest problem is that he is looking to make sure everyone eats when before he would let loose and shoot from 40. Which by the way, that is Curry's job as a PG, to ensure others score when there is a good opportunity. We're seeing it right now that it's not an aberration at all, and we saw it in 2017 when KD went out for long periods of time. Which is normal by the way, because you can't have all time greats playing together with zero sacrifices and the team being optimized in the best manner to win. Saying that, I do wish KD played more like he did in the first season where he moved a bit more than he does now.

[Muscles]

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I love that KD is firing back at clowns like Broussard. I would love if KD signs that 221 million out of pure spite for the way the media has been obsessed with getting him out of the Bay.

[northoakland510]

I think Broussard is going to far with his takes. It's starting to seem personal. Broussard is not some face less fan so I have no issue with KD going after him. I think to show some solidarity and show KD they are with him the team should ignore Broussard at any of the media events. When he ask a question just say next question.

[wco81]

Sauces Broussard needs to be clowned, often and repeatedly.

But KD's entourage needs to get him off social media.

[whatisacenter]

I don't get Warriors fans who want KD to leave. I watched us suck for so many years that I will never get tired of the team having as much greatness on the court as they can have. KD is a perfect fit on this team IMO, he can play any style of basketball and when teams with elite D take away our player/ball movement, he can be counted on to get us a big bucket.

[likashing]

I don't get Warriors fans who want KD to leave. I watched us suck for so many years that I will never get tired of the team having as much greatness on the court as they can have. KD is a perfect fit on this team IMO, he can play any style of basketball and when teams with elite D take away our player/ball movement, he can be counted on to get us a big bucket.

A lot of “fans” are fake who are really trolls.

They never post in the board and all of a sudden pretend to create a discussion thread like “are we better without Durant” or “it is so much fun without Durant”