Kevin Durant joining the Spurs is scary yet possible with these salary cap maneuvers

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Marjanovic is a restricted free agent this summer and will get more than his moderate hold, but that does not affect the Durant calculations until they match. Furthermore, Marjanovic qualifies for the Gilbert Arenas provision, which means he cannot sign an offer sheet with a 2016-17 salary of more than $5.628 million.


If Durant decided to join the Spurs, there are a series of different moves they could make to clear the space. Changes would be required, as would sacrifices on the parts of veterans who want to stay with the franchise. The Spurs’ toughest choice is Parker or Green, with one likely headed out in a trade with little immediate return because of their lack of flexibility to take on salary.

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/kevin-durant-spurs-free-agency-salary-cap-san-antonio-oklahoma-city-thunder/r3fhcsyjd0871uosph6652hy9

[Keepin' it real]

Bye bye Green.

[look_at_g_shred]

Bye Bye Tony

[dabom]

Bye Bye Tony

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Bye bye Green.

A guy should able to at least dribble or make a pass with effin up.

[Blake]

Can't see Durant coming here to be 3rd wheel

[look_at_g_shred]

Can't see Durant coming here to be 3rd wheel
But where has 2nd Wheel taken him so far? I understand his latest chapter has yet to be finished..but still.

[spurraider21]

its not happening

[jermaine]

As i think about it.. i hate D. Howard but for cheap, he'd be great to pick up. LMA an Kawhi would be the bulk of scoring. So all Howard would have to do is help defense an rebound.

[bklynspursfan]

Ain't gonna happen. And if some crazy chance it did, Tony ain't leavin' unless he's cool with it. No way they'd get rid of him

[bklynspursfan]

As i think about it.. i hate D. Howard but for cheap, he'd be great to pick up. LMA an Kawhi would be the bulk of scoring. So all Howard would have to do is help defense an rebound.

Agreed... Guy is such a diva, idk how he'd be here. Especially at a discounted rate

[DAF86]

Why is the media trying to push this shit that clearly has no chance of happening. At all. :lol

[BillMc]

As i think about it.. i hate D. Howard but for cheap, he'd be great to pick up. LMA an Kawhi would be the bulk of scoring. So all Howard would have to do is help defense an rebound.


Agreed... Guy is such a diva, idk how he'd be here. Especially at a discounted rate

If he'd accept just being a defender (at an appropriate salary) he'd be great. Problem is he'd want his shots, tough to come by after LMA and Kawhi. Also, LMA has ditched all the diva stuff from Portland, but that's while interacting with Timmy. But replacing Timmy with Howard in the leadership department....woah. If LMA resented Lillard, he might hate Howard. If TD stays on as a bench player or assistant coach though we could probably handle Dwight in the locker room.

[daslicer]

Wait until the Spurs win this series before claiming the Spurs have a chance at him.

[TheGreatYacht]

Bye bye Green.

[DarrinS]

"He's a idiot. He's a idiot."

Meh

[bklynspursfan]

If he'd accept just being a defender (at an appropriate salary) he'd be great. Problem is he'd want his shots, tough to come by after LMA and Kawhi. Also, LMA has ditched all the diva stuff from Portland, but that's while interacting with Timmy. But replacing Timmy with Howard in the leadership department....woah. If LMA resented Lillard, he might hate Howard. If TD stays on as a bench player or assistant coach though we could probably handle Dwight in the locker room.

Very true. Duncan is the guy that commands and portrays how players should act, whether you're a star level player, or an end of bench guy. That would be a very formidable front line though. Dwight would probably appreciate Pop's openness (or it'd hurt his feelings) but either way it'd be nothing like the garbage locker room he's dealing with now

[Kawhitstorm]

As i think about it.. i hate D. Howard but for cheap, he'd be great to pick up. LMA an Kawhi would be the bulk of scoring. So all Howard would have to do is help defense an rebound.

Why in the hell would Dwert take a paycut after opting out of a 22 mill guaranteed contract to be a role player?:lmao

He ain't washed up geezer with no market value like D-West

[jermaine]

Why in the hell would Dwert take a paycut after opting out of a 22 mill guaranteed contract to be a role player?:lmao

He ain't washed up geezer with no market value like D-West

Cuz that nicca aint worth 22mil... He's a damn fool just like Chandler Parsons if he's expecting a payday. Neither aint did shit in 3 to 5yrs.

[jermaine]

3yrs $23mil would be good for D. Howard to rebound an block shots.

[Kawhitstorm]

Cuz that nicca aint worth 22mil... He's a damn fool just like Chandler Parsons if he's expecting a payday. Neither aint did shit in 3 to 5yrs.

If you think Dwert isn't getting 20+ mill per then you are in for a BIG surprise.:lol

On the other hand, only the Mavs will give Parson anything north of 10 mill per when he had a degenerative knee injury.

The Mavs have cap space & they are DESPERATE to use it.

[Kawhitstorm]

3yrs $23mil would be good for D. Howard to rebound an block shots.

Dude wouldn't rebound & blocks shots for 20 mill this season.:lol (Unless he gets touches on offense, dude isn't going to play D)

Joakim Noah wouldn't even agree to that contract.:lol

[coachmac87]

Why is the media trying to push this shit that clearly has no chance of happening. At all. :lol

You don't know shit

[T Park]

Why is the media trying to push this shit that clearly has no chance of happening. At all. :lol



Want to tell Durant's people that who are already scouting out places north of town to build a house? Or.....

[look_at_g_shred]

Howard :lol dude can't even be in the game late because his lack of free throw shooting. And do you really want to see teams do hack-a-howard on us? Gross bruh..

[GSH]

Maybe they could get some older veterans to play for cheap, for a chance to win a championship. Someone like, say... Rasual Butler.

[timtonymanu]

Didn't Pop yell at Dwight during an all star game? Can't even imagine Dwight being on the Spurs at all. :lol

[jermaine]

Lmmfao.... That nicca trash.... i was being nice when i said 3yrs $20sum mil! He's fuckin pathetic to me.

[playblair]

2016/17 roster

parker/mills/draft pick
kawhi/hanga
durant/anderson/simmons
aldridge/bertans/jean-charles
richards/thomas/blair


Want to tell Durant's people that who are already scouting out places north of town to build a house? Or.....

sauce

[Chris]

http://i.imgur.com/7drHiqr.gif

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Spurs don't say shit publicly so Lowe and co would need to talk to Durant's agent to get this take.

The people that discount it out of hand sound like Chinook last year telling us that Aldridge was impossible.

[EIC]

Durant is not coming here and it wouldn't make a lot of sense.

The last thing this team needs is another mega-star 3-4 when we are severely lacking at the 1, 2, and 5 spots. We need a legit center and/or a legit point guard, not a third max-contract forward in our starting five. Also, it could not be more obvious that Durant is headed to D.C. His home-town team hires his former OKC coach the year that he is a free agent? C'mon. He's going to the Wizards to join Gortat and Wall where that trio can do so some damage in the weak East.

What this team needs to do is go after a premiere point guard a la Kryie Irving or Isaiah Thomas. Bid adieu to Tim and Gino, ship Parker to whoever will take him, and pair a guard like Irving or Thomas with Aldridge as the focus of your offense, with Kawhi serving as that complimentary piece. Collect rings. Rinse and repeat.

[HarlemHeat37]

Durant is not coming here and it wouldn't make a lot of sense.

The last thing this team needs is another mega-star 3-4 when we are severely lacking at the 1, 2, and 5 spots. We need a legit center and/or a legit point guard, not a third max-contract forward in our starting five. Also, it could not be more obvious that Durant is headed to D.C. His home-town team hires his former OKC coach the year that he is a free agent? C'mon. He's going to the Wizards to join Gortat and Wall where that trio can do so some damage in the weak East.

What this team needs to do is go after a premiere point guard a la Kryie Irving or Isaiah Thomas. Bid adieu to Tim and Gino, ship Parker to whoever will take him, and pair a guard like Irving or Thomas with Aldridge as the focus of your offense, with Kawhi serving as that complimentary piece. Collect rings. Rinse and repeat.

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Robert-DeNiro-Laughing-Awards-Ceremony.gif

[.G.]

Cuz that nicca aint worth 22mil... He's a damn fool just like Chandler Parsons if he's expecting a payday. Neither aint did shit in 3 to 5yrs.

Trudat

[Canyonero]

Want to tell Durant's people that who are already scouting out places north of town to build a house? Or.....

https://media2.popsugar-assets.com/files/2013/11/07/831/n/1922398/9d62fd4fa48c4072_25.gif

[Spur|n|Austin]

lol at posters thinking Tony is getting traded..

PATFO would not trade one of the Big 3, they are Spurs for life.

[EIC]

lol at posters thinking Tony is getting traded..

PATFO would not trade one of the Big 3, they are Spurs for life.

Disagree. The front office loves Kawhi. Parker has animosity for Kawhi and is beyond washed up. Parker is thus expendable if Manu and TD retire and the "Big 3" is already dead.

[dabom]

Spurs don't say shit publicly so Lowe and co would need to talk to Durant's agent to get this take.

The people that discount it out of hand sound like Chinook last year telling us that Aldridge was impossible.

That guy is an idiot if true. :lmao

[DAF86]

You don't know shit

I'm not a betting man but I bet you whatever you want that Durant won't sign with the Spurs this offseason.

[DAF86]

Want to tell Durant's people that who are already scouting out places north of town to build a house? Or.....

Is it my "English as second language" upbringing or this post makes no sense?

[DAF86]

Spurs don't say shit publicly so Lowe and co would need to talk to Durant's agent to get this take.

The people that discount it out of hand sound like Chinook last year telling us that Aldridge was impossible.

Spurs facing the Thunder in this postseason made this shit impossible (not that it was all that possible to begin with). If the Thunder beat the Spurs, he won't leave his home and partners to join the team they just defeated. And if the Spurs beat the Thunder, joining the team that eliminated you would be the ultimate bitch move, and Durant seems like the kind of person that cares way too much about what folks think of him.

[Seventyniner]

Disagree. The front office loves Kawhi. Parker has animosity for Kawhi and is beyond washed up. Parker is thus expendable if Manu and TD retire and the "Big 3" is already dead.

How do you know that? Use actual quotes from Parker, other players, or FO members. Not posters on this site.

[sexinthatsx]

If the Spurs are heading fora second round exit, I can see the Spurs trying to wheel and deal for another prime time FA or trading for a big name. If Spurs are making it to the finals and losing by a game or end up winning, there is absolutely no reason for the Spurs to pursue Kevin Durant at all.

[Lostwingman]

Why is the media trying to push this shit that clearly has no chance of happening. At all. :lol

Spoiled by last offseason imho. Shit ain't gonna happen. We're gonna go back to the tried and true method of +30 y/o's and journeyman foreigners.

[DAF86]

If the Spurs are heading fora second round exit, I can see the Spurs trying to wheel and deal for another prime time FA or trading for a big name. If Spurs are making it to the finals and losing by a game or end up winning, there is absolutely no reason for the Spurs to pursue Kevin Durant at all.

And if we lose in the WCF, which is the most likely scenario? :lol

[baseline bum]

If the Spurs are heading fora second round exit, I can see the Spurs trying to wheel and deal for another prime time FA or trading for a big name. If Spurs are making it to the finals and losing by a game or end up winning, there is absolutely no reason for the Spurs to pursue Kevin Durant at all.

If the Spurs sweep the rest of the playoffs by 30 a game I'd still want Durant.

[DAF86]

If the Spurs sweep the rest of the playoffs by 30 a game I'd still want Durant.

Yeah, that too. :lol

[Spurtacular]

Can't see Durant coming here to be 3rd wheel

More like a three headed beast that eats rings for breakfast.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Disagree. The front office loves Kawhi. Parker has animosity for Kawhi and is beyond washed up. Parker is thus expendable if Manu and TD retire and the "Big 3" is already dead.

:lol oh yeah? Where'd you that from, his shrink? The Krew? Source please.

[YGWHI]

Disagree. The front office loves Kawhi. Parker has animosity for Kawhi and is beyond washed up. Parker is thus expendable if Manu and TD retire and the "Big 3" is already dead.
:lol

Durant has animosity for Kawhi and vice versa, and the Spurs'll still sign him.

Kawhi/LMA/any other Spurs player aren't that relevant to this kind of decision-making, the Spurs should get the best FAs available, they did it with LMA and will with Durant.

[coachmac87]

Spurs facing the Thunder in this postseason made this shit impossible (not that it was all that possible to begin with). If the Thunder beat the Spurs, he won't leave his home and partners to join the team they just defeated. And if the Spurs beat the Thunder, joining the team that eliminated you would be the ultimate bitch move, and Durant seems like the kind of person that cares way too much about what folks think of him.



If this is truly your reason on why you know it won't happen...again you don't know shit.

Can you read his mind? Who's your source?

[soxxx]

I think Durant leaves, not sure where, but he leaves, because he will take a 5 year contract to ensure financial success. I pondered if he would take a one year deal and put it off to 2017 but given his history with injuries and whatnot, I believe he locks down the long term deal now, and it wont be in OKC. (I believe he heads to Boston who will have three draft picks and potentially the #1 pick)

[EIC]

How do you know that? Use actual quotes from Parker, other players, or FO members. Not posters on this site.


:lol oh yeah? Where'd you that from, his shrink? The Krew? Source please.

It's been pretty evident from little remarks Parker has made--or, perhaps more importantly, not made--regarding Kawhi. But I would say that this pretty much seals it:

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259919

Dude couldn't even let Kawhi have his moment; he had to shit all over it to tear Kawhi down. And, no, it is not so much a compliment of Tim and Bowen, as it is a back-handed swipe at Kawhi.


:lol

Durant has animosity for Kawhi and vice versa, and the Spurs'll still sign him.

Kawhi/LMA/any other Spurs player aren't that relevant to this kind of decision-making, the Spurs should get the best FAs available, they did it with LMA and will with Durant.

You're comparing apples and oranges. Putting two relatively young stars together is one thing, but keeping a washed-up point guard around who doesn't necessarily jibe with your young star and the face of your franchise is a different matter altogether. Parker is sucking it up on the court. If he has issues accepting Kawhi, it will make it all the easier to move him and his bloated contract elsewhere. This is not rocket science.

[DAF86]

If this is truly your reason on why you know it won't happen...again you don't know shit.

Can you read his mind? Who's your source?

Common sense is my source. Pretty reliable cat. Almost never fails, tbh.

P/S: your whole "nananana, I'm not listening. You don't know shit. Don't burst my bubble" shit is adorable. I'm just preparing you for dissapointment son, don't hate me.

[sexinthatsx]

If the Spurs sweep the rest of the playoffs by 30 a game I'd still want Durant.

I mean, that would be nice, but I think the Spurs should address the PG position first rather than the SF/PF position

[sexinthatsx]

And if we lose in the WCF, which is the most likely scenario? :lol

If the Spurs lose in the WCF, it'll be because Spurs have no answer for Curry, then which Spurs will probably try to get a PG who could actually guard Curry or a guard who can score and make plays. Spurs are better off targeting a star PG at this point over trying to fit a player like KD in. Also, Kawhi probably hates Durant's guts; Pop has always communicated with his star players before making any big moves, and I'm not sure if Kawhi would be on board with the move

[dbreiden83080]

I cant believe there are Spurs fans here that actually want him. You guys want him sharing the team with Kahwi now? He has been a big rival now for years. I don't want him in that uniform..

[dbreiden83080]

The best move for him is to stay in OKC anyway. He can make the most money there, and they still have a very strong team. All these people saying he is going to LA or Washington why? So he can take less money and play on a bad team? I have even heard the Heat.. Getting to the finals year after year in the east, and losing does not really enhance a legacy IMO.

[dbreiden83080]

Disagree. The front office loves Kawhi. Parker has animosity for Kawhi and is beyond washed up. Parker is thus expendable if Manu and TD retire and the "Big 3" is already dead.

Tony has earned the right to finish his career in SA. As long as he doesn't want to play till he's 42 he will be in SA..

[Chinook]

Boban's QO is almost irrelevant. To keep their maximum matching rights, they have to account for the full MLE. This would not be the case if Boban were in his second or third year with the club. But he's not, so it does, and the number goes onto their books once the offer sheet is signed, not once the Spurs match.

[coachmac87]

Common sense is my source. Pretty reliable cat. Almost never fails, tbh.

P/S: your whole "nananana, I'm not listening. You don't know shit. Don't burst my bubble" shit is adorable. I'm just preparing you for dissapointment son, don't hate me.



I'm not hyped up on Durant like some here. But anything can happen and you literally don't know what will happen. I'm speaking facts tbh. Maybe the odds aren't good but doesn't mean it can't happen..this thread is about discussing the possibility and what it would take for it to work.

Kinda like the LMA/Gasol threads.

So fuck you and your common sense

[Keepin' it real]

So fuck you and your common sense

Lol reminds me of Law Abiding Citizen. One of the best movie quotes ever:

http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/49/499222b90fef59133991a807807f8087e187c27a4a028472a1 d0bd2097dca027.jpg

[SpursforSix]

Agreed... Guy is such a diva, idk how he'd be here. Especially at a discounted rate

I don't like it. Players need to get shots to get hot and produce. We've already got KL and LMA. Now trying to split shots between the three of them? I would be especially concerned about Aldridge. He seems to be a rhythm player and does best when he gets shot after shot and can get into a groove. I think having too many scorers means that you run the risk of each one's efficiency dropping. Especially considering that all three of them are taking shots away from the basket.

I'd seriously rather spend the money on a PG or a big that can play D.

[BillMc]

Not much new here but Marc Stein weighs in on the Spurs and Durant sweepstakes.


And if you think it would somehow scare them to try to find room in the same offense for Durant, Leonard and the increasingly dominant Aldridge ...Don't bother.
As one rival GM half-jokingly told me this week, immediately haunted by picturing what those three could be capable of in the midst of the NBA's Small Ball Revolution: "Because they'd win every game."

http://espn.go.com/blog/marc-stein/post/_/id/4473/spurs-want-in-on-durant-hunt-too

[Gervin44Silas13]

3yrs $23mil would be good for D. Howard to rebound an block shots.

This Guy is uncoachable

[T Park]

Is it my "English as second language" upbringing or this post makes no sense?



What part of Durant's people, are scouting places north of town, to build a house, do you not understand?

[snickles]

As i think about it.. i hate D. Howard but for cheap, he'd be great to pick up. LMA an Kawhi would be the bulk of scoring. So all Howard would have to do is help defense an rebound.

because he's so happy with that role in houston.....

[coachmac87]

What part of Durant's people, are scouting places north of town, to build a house, do you not understand?

Do you have a link or source?

[DAF86]

I'm not hyped up on Durant like some here. But anything can happen and you literally don't know what will happen. I'm speaking facts tbh. Maybe the odds aren't good but doesn't mean it can't happen..this thread is about discussing the possibility and what it would take for it to work.

Kinda like the LMA/Gasol threads.

So fuck you and your common sense

Nop, it's not like the LMA and Gasol threads. Because those made/make sense, while this Durant shit has the same chance of happening as Fox studios ever making a good "Fantastic Four" movie.

P/S: You sound way to ragey for a guy that says not be "hyped up on Durant", tbh. Or are you like that on every aspect of you life son? Anyway, not a good look. God bless.

[coachmac87]

Nop, it's not like the LMA and Gasol threads. Because those made/make sense, while this Durant shit has the same chance of happening as Fox studios ever making a good "Fantastic Four" movie.

Lol fantastic 4 movie.

But seriously why do you think it won't happen or make sense? You don't think there's true interest on Durant part? Spurs not interested? Or you personally don't want him?

[r0drig0lac]

lol at posters thinking Tony is getting traded..

PATFO would not trade one of the Big 3, they are Spurs for life.

[DAF86]

Lol fantastic 4 movie.

But seriously why do you think it won't happen or make sense? You don't think there's true interest on Durant part? Spurs not interested? Or you personally don't want him?

I would give my left nut to have Durant on the Spurs and I'm sure the Spurs are interested. The thing that makes this virtually impossible is the criticism Durant would get for joining a long time rival after being eliminated by them (crossing fingers), and Durant looking like the kind of guy that would care too much about such a thing.

[DAF86]

What part of Durant's people, are scouting places north of town, to build a house, do you not understand?

The part where "that" and "who" are placed together.

[midnightpulp]

I'd love him on the team. Front of the jersey, motherfucker!

Just imagine Durant at the 3 and Kawhi at the 2? Golden State wants to play their "Death Squad?" LMA at the 5, KD at the 4, Kawhi at 3, Danny (who would be the Iggy on this team) at the 2, PG: Who Cares.

It's still a pipe dream, though. Meeting the Thunder in the 2nd round fucked this whole scenario up. I just don't see an NBA player, all of whom have egos, coming to the team that beats him. And if OKC beats us, KD might give it one more shot there. Though if the Thunder do get shellacked by Wardell and Co. he might consider, so I guess there's a silver lining if we lose the series, but it's a very thin one.

[Spur|n|Austin]

What part of Durant's people, are scouting places north of town, to build a house, do you not understand?

I get what he's saying, your sentence structure was a little off, but I know what you meant.

"Want to tell Durant's people that who are already scouting out places north of town to build a house? Or....."

would sound better as:

"Want to tell that to Durant's people who are already scouting out places north of town to build a house?"

[coachmac87]

I would give my left nut to have Durant on the Spurs and I'm sure the Spurs are interested. The thing that makes this virtually impossible is the criticism Durant would get for joining a long time rival after being eliminated by them (crossing fingers), and Durant looking like the kind of guy that would care too much about such a thing.

Criticism from who? The OKC media? They already throw him under the bus every chance they get? National media? They want him to go to GSW lol. At the end of the day it's all about his legacy and championships and wherever he has the best chance to do that is where he should go. Winning will silence all criticisms as it did for LeBron. To me it'll come down to the true/strong interest from Spurs..and if the best franchise in all of sports has interest in you if you're Durant you gotta listen. That's when things get really interesting IMO. Because bottom line it's all about being better and beating GSW..OKC wont get good enough this offseason and they'd have to sell on the "plan" and resign Westbrook in the most competitive FA in league history. No team in the East will compete and you'll gotta deal with LeBron.

Spurs? They can sell on beating GSW now and being the team to beat for next 2-3 years. If you look around the league and have an open mind..Spurs kind of make sense. But tbh I'm not trying to get too excited about it because chasing #6 is main priority

[Seventyniner]

It's been pretty evident from little remarks Parker has made--or, perhaps more importantly, not made--regarding Kawhi. But I would say that this pretty much seals it:

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259919

Dude couldn't even let Kawhi have his moment; he had to shit all over it to tear Kawhi down. And, no, it is not so much a compliment of Tim and Bowen, as it is a back-handed swipe at Kawhi.

So all you have is:

"little remarks" that you can't substantiate
things Parker didn't say (???)
a completely misconstrued quote


None of those demonstrate any of this animosity that you claim exists.

[Spur|n|Austin]

So all you have is:

"little remarks" that you can't substantiate
things Parker didn't say (???)
a completely misconstrued quote


None of those demonstrate any of this animosity that you claim exists.

Don't even bother..

[DAF86]

Criticism from who? The OKC media? They already throw him under the bus every chance they get? National media? They want him to go to GSW lol. At the end of the day it's all about his legacy and championships and wherever he has the best chance to do that is where he should go. Winning will silence all criticisms as it did for LeBron. To me it'll come down to the true/strong interest from Spurs..and if the best franchise in all of sports has interest in you if you're Durant you gotta listen. That's when things get really interesting IMO. Because bottom line it's all about being better and beating GSW..OKC wont get good enough this offseason and they'd have to sell on the "plan" and resign Westbrook in the most competitive FA in league history. No team in the East will compete and you'll gotta deal with LeBron.

Spurs? They can sell on beating GSW now and being the team to beat for next 2-3 years. If you look around the league and have an open mind..Spurs kind of make sense. But tbh I'm not trying to get too excited about it because chasing #6 is main priority

Dude, there's no chance. None at all. Let's supposse that Durant doesn't care about people saying he picked the easy way out and goes to a contender to have a chance to ring. Why going to SA when he can go to GS and make them virtually unbeatable for the next 6/7 years? One way or another, SA is not a likely scenario for Durant.

P/S: Why do you say no team in the East will compete? I think Durant either stays in OKC or moves East to Washington, Boston or some other team over there.

[ducks]

Why is the media trying to push this shit that clearly has no chance of happening. At all. :lol

U said some on lma

[coachmac87]

Dude, there's no chance. None at all. Let's supposse that Durant doesn't care about people saying he picked the easy way out and goes to a contender to have a chance to ring. Why going to SA when he can go to GS and make them virtually unbeatable for the next 6/7 years? One way or another, SA is not a likely scenario for Durant.

P/S: Why do you say no team in the East will compete? I think Durant either stays in OKC or moves East to Washington, Boston or some other team over there.


He could go to GSW but I don't think he does because of Curry. I don't think he goes East because none of those teams will be immediately better than OKC. The only team in the East he can maybe have a chance is Boston. But IMO they'd need to get another player like Griffin or something and make a lot of moves. Wizards aren't a very good team and again aren't better than OKC, Cavs or GSW.

I honestly think Durant is torn about the whole thing. I think you have a point though..nobody wants to be a "bad guy" for leaving his team but is it worth it if you don't ever win a title? LeBron and Aldridge thought it was worth it and it worked out for both.

[DAF86]

U said some on lma

Not at all. What is it with Spurstalk posters and the need to invent stuff? Kawhitstorm you are leaving a mark son. :lol

[DAF86]

He could go to GSW but I don't think he does because of Curry. I don't think he goes East because none of those teams will be immediately better than OKC. The only team in the East he can maybe have a chance is Boston. But IMO they'd need to get another player like Griffin or something and make a lot of moves. Wizards aren't a very good team and again aren't better than OKC, Cavs or GSW.

I honestly think Durant is torn about the whole thing. I think you have a point though..nobody wants to be a "bad guy" for leaving his team but is it worth it if you don't ever win a title? LeBron and Aldridge thought it was worth it and it worked out for both.

Saying he wouldn't go to GS because of Curry is like saying he wouldn't go to SA because of Kawhi. And with the Kawhi angle you at least have some public disses to fall on.

[coachmac87]

Saying he wouldn't go to GS because of Curry is like saying he wouldn't go to SA because of Kawhi. And with the Kawhi angle you at least have some public disses to fall on.

Kawhi isn't the 2x MVP and the new face of the league. Durant would for sure be a "Robin" to Curry "Batman"

If he came to SA we can argue for days who's Batman and Robin..

[DAF86]

Kawhi isn't the 2x MVP and the new face of the league. Durant would for sure be a "Robin" to Curry "Batman"

If he came to SA we can argue for days who's Batman and Robin..

I guess you could make that point, but still pretty far stretched.

Anyway...Not. Going. To. Happen.

[BillMc]

This thread has "Jimmer thread" potential. :lol

[Chinook]

So all you have is:

"little remarks" that you can't substantiate
things Parker didn't say (???)
a completely misconstrued quote


None of those demonstrate any of this animosity that you claim exists.

Might be #KOF

[Chinook]

Anyway...Not. Going. To. Happen.

You ... you don't know that!

[DAF86]

You ... you don't know that!

Of course I don't. It's just an extremely educated guess. I'm so sure about this that I wouldn't mind betting real money via internet for the first time in my life.

[Chinook]

Of course I don't. It's just an extremely educated guess. I'm so sure about this that I wouldn't mind betting real money via internet for the first time in my life.

You just don't want the Spurs to succeed! :madrun

[DAF86]

You just don't want the Spurs to succeed! :madrun

I already said I would give my left nut for Durant to join the Spurs. I just don't think it will happen, tbh.

[HarlemHeat37]

Why are people comparing Aldridge to Dominos?:lol

Aldridge is a 3rd tier name, he's not a marketed or marquee player, he doesn't have a brand or a legacy to consider..

Durant is a superstar player that will be unfairly judged for joining the Spurs, even more so than Lebron was when he went to Miami..whether he cares or not is anybody's guess, but former star players have made it very clear that it is frowned upon..

[HarlemHeat37]

I already said I would give my left nut for Durant to join the Spurs. I just don't think it will happen, tbh.

You're missing his point:lol

[Chinook]

I already said I would give my left nut for Durant to join the Spurs. I just don't think it will happen, tbh.

You're not a real Spurs fan if you don't believe in their ability to land KD :bang

[DAF86]

You're missing his point:lol

That mad emoticon made it pretty clear his post was sarcastic, tbh. I answered it in a serious way just because. I don't know bro. :lol

[dabom]

That mad emoticon made it pretty clear his post was sarcastic, tbh. I answered it in a serious way just because. I don't know bro. :lol

Chinook didn't think LMA was possible last year. Now he is deflecting per par. :lmao

[dg7md]

If we don't win this series, he's staying put in OKC. Still think it's more likely he lands in Washington, though.

If we win the Finals... he might want on board.

[Kawhitstorm]

Why are people comparing Aldridge to Dominos?:lol

Aldridge is a 3rd tier name, he's not a marketed or marquee player, he doesn't have a brand or a legacy to consider..

Durant is a superstar player that will be unfairly judged for joining the Spurs, even more so than Lebron was when he went to Miami..whether he cares or not is anybody's guess, but former star players have made it very clear that it is frowned upon..

LMA=Bosh
KD=LeBron except he would be abandoning WB instead of Mo Williams:lol