Welcome to San Antonio, KD!!!

[TheGreatYacht]

The only positive about how the season ended is that if KD decides to join the Spurs, he won't have the mainstream media and casual fan throw the "If you can't beat them, join them" card..

He'll easily be the best player on the team, too..

[coachmac87]

Say what you want about Skip Bayless, but he made a pretty good point today tbh :lol

Next season he'll be 28 and headed into his 10th year in the NBA, it's win now mode.. He has a 300M shoe deal.. Does he really want to give it ANOTHER shot with Chuckbrook or does he want to win with a San Antonio or Golden State?


It's all about beating Curry and LeBron. Yes he can sign a +1 with OKC and give it another shot but then what? Westbrook, Durant, Ibaka and Adams (qualifying offer) hit the market the same offseason..that has boom or bust written all over it. And it's impossible to project what other destinations will be out there to just assume they'd resign.

But Spurs can offer a guaranteed 3-5yr window starting this summer..

The ONLY thing Spurs can't compete with is $$.

[look_at_g_shred]

Forgot about that too, damn :wow


The only positive about how the season ended is that if KD decides to join the Spurs, he won't have the mainstream media and casual fan throw the "If you can't beat them, join them" card..

He'll easily be the best player on the team, too..
Plus, a lot of people are saying going to the Spurs makes sense for him basketball wise. Why would that be a sleight against him? It's not like he's demanding a trade right after signing a 5 year deal...he's a FREE agent.

[Kikoluna]

The only positive about how the season ended is that if KD decides to join the Spurs, he won't have the mainstream media and casual fan throw the "If you can't beat them, join them" card..

He'll easily be the best player on the team, too..
My man, we have Leonard. Not easily, more like, possibly

[coachmac87]

Plus, a lot of people are saying going to the Spurs makes sense for him basketball wise. Why would that be a sleight against him? It's not like he's demanding a trade right after signing a 5 year deal...he's a FREE agent.

Same reasons why they slighted LeBron going to Miami or if KD goes to GSW...

[TheGreatYacht]

It's all about beating Curry and LeBron. Yes he can sign a +1 with OKC and give it another shot but then what? Westbrook, Durant, Ibaka and Adams (qualifying offer) hit the market the same offseason..that has boom or bust written all over it. And it's impossible to project what other destinations will be out there to just assume they'd resign.

But Spurs can offer a guaranteed 3-5yr window starting this summer..

The ONLY thing Spurs can't compete with is $$.

Plus, a lot of people are saying going to the Spurs makes sense for him basketball wise. Why would that be a sleight against him? It's not like he's demanding a trade right after signing a 5 year deal...he's a FREE agent.
^ good points

You'll have the same people who didn't think the LMA signing was realistic, shit on Spurs fans for dreaming big... But it's actually realistic.

E$PN and Heat fans think KD to MIA is possible when they have a nigga earning 25M/per basically dying, a washed SG with terrible knees, an unrestricted Center, and an overrated rookie like Winslow.... THATS being unrealistic

[poop]

DO NOT WANT DURANT, never seen anyone have such impressive numbers yet have no real impact in big games.

The last thing we need is another guy who puts up good numbers but has zero killer instinct/throws the ball into the front row when the game is on the line

[HarlemHeat37]

DO NOT WANT DURANT, never seen anyone have such impressive numbers yet have no real impact in big games.

The last thing we need is another guy who puts up good numbers but has zero killer instinct/throws the ball into the front row when the game is on the line

His playoffs numbers aren't impressive, tbh..

[Killakobe81]

:lol no, he didn't..Lebron's supporting casts were never in the same universe as Durant's..

1. Durant isn't joining a team he just defeated in the playoffs, despite having a terribly flawed OKC team with a rookie coach and no HCA
2. OKC's core is better than San Antonio's
3. Durant-Aldridge would be sooooooo soft :(

Deeps, disagrees ...

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Is Westbrook available?

[Brazil]

If there is a chance, Spurs have to go for it obviously but I don't see this as a real possibility tbh

[TD 21]

It's true that the Aldridge and Durant situations are different. But there are some interesting parallells.

Years of playing for the same team without a championship? Check. A superstar PG hogging the spotlight? Check. An acrimonious end to your last playoff run? Check. A connection to the state of Texas? Check. A deep admiration for Popovich and the culture he's built within the Spurs organization? Check.

I'm not saying Durant will come to the Spurs. But Aldridge has set the precedent, so it makes it easier for Durant to make the leap.


The differences are plentiful: Durant plays for a team that just beat the Spurs (again), has a better core going forward, isn't from Texas and doesn't have family in the state.

I've also said with Aldridge, that it was more a marriage of convenience than anything, for both parties involved. It didn't set any precedent; it was a unique case where only the Spurs could offer everything he was said to be seeking.

:wakeup Who doesn't profess to have "deep admiration for Popovich and the culture he's built"? Not that he or anyone doesn't, but it's also lip service. A lot of times, athletes just say what they're supposed to in a given situation.

[Chillen]

If he doesn't stay in OKC only teams imo he will seriously consider is the Spurs, Warriors. On the Spurs though he will be granted the keys to the franchise, it would still be Curry's team if he signed with Golden State

[GSH]

If there is a chance, Spurs have to go for it obviously but I don't see this as a real possibility tbh

For 15+ years, nearly every player in the league would have loved a chance to play alongside Tim Duncan. But not many of the big names wanted to come to a small market that would cost them endorsement money. Especially in a small-ish town without world-class titty bars.

Tim Duncan is no longer a draw. The Spurs are still a small market team that don't get the recognition that drives big endorsement contracts. And San Antonio still doesn't have the night life many players want. It's not a recipe for getting a lot of big name players to defect to the Spurs.

The combo of LMA/Kawhi/Durant would be pretty damned formidable. But none of them are prime Tim Duncan. Durant is still one guy who really wants greatness in the form of Championships. But leaving OKc to come to SA is still going to be a pretty tough sell - even if the title of this thread does make it sound automatic.

[cd98]

Would Durant come to the Spurs and make less money than Kawhi? I doubt it. He ain't coming here for many reasons. Yes, I get that he liked UT, but UT ain't San Antonio. I bet he stays with OKC. Outside chance he goes to Warriors. Very little chance he comes to S.A.

[coachmac87]

The differences are plentiful: Durant plays for a team that just beat the Spurs (again), has a better core going forward, isn't from Texas and doesn't have family in the state.

I've also said with Aldridge, that it was more a marriage of convenience than anything, for both parties involved. It didn't set any precedent; it was a unique case where only the Spurs could offer everything he was said to be seeking.

:wakeup Who doesn't profess to have "deep admiration for Popovich and the culture he's built"? Not that he or anyone doesn't, but it's also lip service. A lot of times, athletes just say what they're supposed to in a given situation.

What core are you referring to? Because everyone has speculated about Durant signing a +1 and become a FA alongside Westbrook..

But Westbrook and Durant won't be the only FA for OKC..Ibaka and Adams will be possible FA as well that same offseason.. So the "core" is only guaranteed for next year and anything after that is uncertain.

Pop, Kawhi, LMA is locked in contract wise for at least 3yrs..Seems to me the Spurs "core" is something you can sell to any FA. Honestly only GSW can offer Durant that same circumstance of GURANTEED 3-5yr window to contend.

[coachmac87]

Would Durant come to the Spurs and make less money than Kawhi? I doubt it. He ain't coming here for many reasons. Yes, I get that he liked UT, but UT ain't San Antonio. I bet he stays with OKC. Outside chance he goes to Warriors. Very little chance he comes to S.A.

Why would he make less than Kawhi??

Durant can sign 4yr/111M deal

[TD 21]

What core are you referring to? Because everyone has speculated about Durant signing a +1 and become a FA alongside Westbrook..

But Westbrook and Durant won't be the only FA for OKC..Ibaka and Adams will be possible FA as well that same offseason.. So the "core" is only guaranteed for next year and anything after that is uncertain.

Pop, Kawhi, LMA is locked in contract wise for at least 3yrs..Seems to me the Spurs "core" is something you can sell to any FA. Honestly only GSW can offer Durant that same circumstance of GURANTEED 3-5yr window to contend.

Who knows how the league's landscape looks a year from now? All I'm saying is, right now, which is all we have to go off of, the Thunder have a better core.

[Brazil]

His playoffs numbers aren't impressive, tbh..

:lol his playoffs numbers are quite impressive actually

KD averages 29 ppg at .503 eFG% with 8 rpg and near 4 apg. PER is around 24, WS at 14, per 48 at .18 by comparaison Westbrook averages 24 ppg at .45 eFG% (:lol) with 6 rpg and near 8 apg. PER also around 24, WS at 9, per 48 at .15

[Snaq O'Meal]

Would Durant come to the Spurs and make less money than Kawhi? I doubt it. He ain't coming here for many reasons. Yes, I get that he liked UT, but UT ain't San Antonio. I bet he stays with OKC. Outside chance he goes to Warriors. Very little chance he comes to S.A.

If he's willing to sign, Durant will draw the highest salary.

But it'll also mean either Green or Parker will be traded to make the numbers work.

[Taking it to the Hole]

If Durant really cared about winning, he would have left a long time ago or request to be traded. I honestly don't think he cares if he wins a ring. If he does, he wants to be a support player with a superstars payday. It seems to me that he does not want to win because when the game is on the line he shrinks from the big moment and either he puts up a shot that he has no shot of hitting or turns over the ball. I think we are better suited using what cap space we have to pursue role players that actually want to win and have a chip on their shoulder. We have too much passivity on our current team. No one player that is intense or super competitive. Manu was our fire for a long time but he cannot be count on to fulfill that role any longer. We need a player that is going to inject some fire in our roster. A wildcard so to speak.

[LakerHater]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cjz3ocyUkAAio_S.jpg

[TheGoldStandard]

Maybe they can approach Durants mom to be the new Coyote.

[TheGreatYacht]

Maybe they can approach Durants mom to be the new Coyote.
Better her than the walking land whales in the crowd, tbh..

[LakerHater]

Maybe they can approach Durants mom to be the new Coyote.
Ya know,they dont even giv'er her tix! Spurs org could win her over jus by giving her tix to every game!

[pad300]

The ONLY thing Spurs can't compete with is $$.

The money is actually closer than you think. 5.25% state income tax in OK.

[cjw]

The money is actually closer than you think. 5.25% state income tax in OK.

There's a jock tax for most (not all) away games, and you get to include income state taxes in your itemized federal return, effectively cutting the 5.25% difference at least in half. There's definitely a difference, but not huge. Cost of living in both places is low relative to NY/SF/LA/Miami.

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cjz3ocyUkAAio_S.jpg

:tu

[Spurs9]

There's a jock tax for most (not all) away games, and you get to include income state taxes in your itemized federal return, effectively cutting the 5.25% difference at least in half. There's definitely a difference, but not huge. Cost of living in both places is low relative to NY/SF/LA/Miami.
:lol like Durrant is concerned with that

[coachmac87]

Who knows how the league's landscape looks a year from now? All I'm saying is, right now, which is all we have to go off of, the Thunder have a better core.

But that's my point..Spurs can sell NOW and what their team core will look like for the next 3-5yrs. NO team can do that other than GSW. I think that matters tbh..especially when the best organization in the league is pitching it you...Spurs have proven they have their shit together.

Also the process of elimination. If Durant comes to SA the Thunder will be eliminated from true championship contention..which would only leave GSW as the team to compete with out West. Also if Durant signs a +1 in OKC they'd still have to compete with Spurs AND GSW..maybe the Spurs are the 3rd best team out West right now but they'd still be a hurdle OKC would more than likely see if they want to win..and it's not like OKC steam rolled SA...we saw Game 2, Game 4, and Game 5

[BatManu20]

KD is staying in OKC on a Max 2-year deal with an opt-out option next summer. That'll make him the most money and give him at least one more run at it with Westbrook and co.

This is why I said he's staying at least one more year in OKC. He's not leaving that kind of cheese on the table. No way.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cj0VvKGVAAEj3nf?format=jpg&name=large

[Mugen]

Let's just focus on luring Tiago back tbh...

[SAGirl]

This is why I said he's staying at least one more year in OKC. He's not leaving that kind of cheese on the table. No way.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cj0VvKGVAAEj3nf?format=jpg&name=large
Makes sense to bet on himself.

[Hoops Czar]

This is why I said he's staying at least one more year in OKC. He's not leaving that kind of cheese on the table. No way.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cj0VvKGVAAEj3nf?format=jpg&name=large

B-B-But Texas doesn't have state sales tax. He'd be stupid not to take 4/$110.9 from the Spurs rather than wait til next year and make a measly $208.1 over 5 years.

[rasuo214]

This is why I said he's staying at least one more year in OKC. He's not leaving that kind of cheese on the table. No way.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cj0VvKGVAAEj3nf?format=jpg&name=large

That doesn't really tell the entire picture.

If he leaves this off-season that's 4 years at 110.9
If he re-signs with OKC for 5 years that's 150.2
If he signs a 1 year plus 5 that's really 6 years at around 230

So the question is will he be able to make up that money? In the 5 year deal with OKC that's a 80+M difference over 1 year. If he leaves that's a 123M difference over 2 years.Not likely he makes up either deal in those short time spans but another factor will be age. If he signs a 4 year deal he'll be almost 32 at the end of it, 5 year 33 and +1 and 5 he'll be almost 34. How will that impact his next contract? At 32 he could still bank on another max deal, at 34? Not as much.

When you factor those 2 things out, leaving now vs signing a +1 next year actually ends up being pretty close assuming the cap is still 100+M 4 years from now. I think in either scenario he'd be making around $330M over the next 9 years. Of course there is a lot more risk involved in one scenario vs the other.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

This is why I said he's staying at least one more year in OKC. He's not leaving that kind of cheese on the table. No way.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cj0VvKGVAAEj3nf?format=jpg&name=large

Exactly. It's obvious to anyone who understands the league, but that rules out most ST posters these days unfortunately. :rolleyes

[Chillen]

He can sign a 1 year deal with Spurs, make more in San Antonio the season after that. Odds are he resigns a 1 year deal with OKC, but to rule out the Spurs with the winning culture is foolish.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

He can sign a 1 year deal with Spurs, make more in San Antonio the season after that. Odds are he resigns a 1 year deal with OKC, but to rule out the Spurs with the winning culture is foolish.

Surely the Warrior's winning culture is even more attractive?

He won't leave OKC, at least not until they fail again in 2017 (which is unlikely - I think they'll come back with a vengeance next year just like we did after 2013).

[turkish spurs fan]

there is no diffirence between 110 m and 230 m for my life status. :wakeup

[TheGreatYacht]

Surely the Warrior's winning culture is even more attractive?

He won't leave OKC, at least not until they fail again in 2017 (which is unlikely - I think they'll come back with a vengeance next year just like we did after 2013).
If he goes there he'll be seen as the biggest coward beta ever :lol

Not if he comes here, he just beat our ass tbh

[cascaders]

welcome to SAN ANTONIO KDDD!! :))
This

[TheGreatYacht]

He can sign a 1 year deal with Spurs, make more in San Antonio the season after that. Odds are he resigns a 1 year deal with OKC, but to rule out the Spurs with the winning culture is foolish.
This. He can sign a 1 year deal with a new team, and then cash in next year with them. Like Lebron has done these past 2 years... E$PN hasn't thought of that scenario yet, they think the only teams that have a chance are the Lakers, Knicks, and Heat :lmao

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

This. He can sign a 1 year deal with a new team, and then cash in next year with them. Like Lebron has done these past 2 years... E$PN hasn't thought of that scenario yet, they think the only teams that have a chance are the Lakers, Knicks, and Heat :lmao

He'd still be making less in this scenario than if he signs a 1+1 with OKC and then a new cotnract with OKC next summer.

[TheGreatYacht]

He'd still be making less in this scenario than if he signs a 1+1 with OKC and then a new cotnract with OKC next summer.
I know but it's still more that 4yr/110M

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

If he goes there he'll be seen as the biggest coward beta ever :lol

Not if he comes here, he just beat our ass tbh

True about the Warriors, and that's not in his nature. He wants to do it against his rivals, not with them.

Why then would he leave OKC? He fits them perfectly and they're a young team on the rise. Like it or not, we're entering a transition period, and our roster is full of holes.

[Chillen]

Surely the Warrior's winning culture is even more attractive?

He won't leave OKC, at least not until they fail again in 2017 (which is unlikely - I think they'll come back with a vengeance next year just like we did after 2013).

Spurs have had far more success than the Warriors franchise, they have flourished under Kerr the past two seasons and those damn 3's seem like what Shaq used to do down low to defenders with dunks, they make you pay. Those 3's aren't gonna keep falling in forever, eventually they won't be able to keep that going consistently, and there will be a drop off.

Spurs have more of a winning culture than the Warriors.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Spurs have had far more success than the Warriors franchise, they have flourished under Kerr the past two seasons and those damn 3's seem like what Shaq used to do down low to defenders with dunks, they make you pay. Those 3's aren't gonna keep falling in forever, eventually they won't be able to keep that going consistently, and there will be a drop off.

Spurs have more of a winning culture than the Warriors.

Spurs have a wonderful culture, but GSW are changing the game. The sample size is now big enough for us to know their shooting isn't flukey, it's simply superb. Dubs are in their prime and aren't going away for a while.

[cutewizard]

If Durant really cared about winning, he would have left a long time ago or request to be traded. I honestly don't think he cares if he wins a ring. If he does, he wants to be a support player with a superstars payday. It seems to me that he does not want to win because when the game is on the line he shrinks from the big moment and either he puts up a shot that he has no shot of hitting or turns over the ball. I think we are better suited using what cap space we have to pursue role players that actually want to win and have a chip on their shoulder. We have too much passivity on our current team. No one player that is intense or super competitive. Manu was our fire for a long time but he cannot be count on to fulfill that role any longer. We need a player that is going to inject some fire in our roster. A wildcard so to speak.

---------------------------------------------------

agree!

but who can that be?

MJ???????

[cutewizard]

i say MJ's Bulls beat the hell out of the mentally weak GS Warriorsw

[kuato]

The ninja turtle did it

[coachmac87]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15854674/oklahoma-city-thunder-forward-kevin-durant-says-started-think-pending-free-agency

Durant told Broussard that it's difficult to imagine where he'll end up because he doesn't know much about potential suitors at this point.

So this right here tells me he's curious to see what's out there with other teams structures and plans and more than likely will take meetings with teams. Durant IMO will sign a +1 with whichever team he chooses this summer. Just like LeBron did when he left Miami for Cleveland..yes he'd still make less $$ but wouldn't lose as much if he signed a 4yr deal elsewhere.

I also find it interesting Durant truly never tried to shoot down the speculation on his Free Agency..he easily could've stated similar things to what Derozan said.. There is REAL curiosity in Durants head about what else is out there and that's not good for OKC. Someobe who's 100% all in and committed to their team just won't let it get to this point. Durant wants to be SOLD either by OKC and someone else..

[TheDoctor]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15854674/oklahoma-city-thunder-forward-kevin-durant-says-started-think-pending-free-agency

Durant told Broussard that it's difficult to imagine where he'll end up because he doesn't know much about potential suitors at this point.

So this right here tells me he's curious to see what's out there with other teams structures and plans and more than likely will take meetings with teams. Durant IMO will sign a +1 with whichever team he chooses this summer. Just like LeBron did when he left Miami for Cleveland..yes he'd still make less $$ but wouldn't lose as much if he signed a 4yr deal elsewhere.

I also find it interesting Durant truly never tried to shoot down the speculation on his Free Agency..he easily could've stated similar things to what Derozan said.. There is REAL curiosity in Durants head about what else is out there and that's not good for OKC. Someobe who's 100% all in and committed to their team just won't let it get to this point. Durant wants to be SOLD either by OKC and someone else..

Yes, gotta say it's interesting. Completely the opposite to Kawhi's: "I'm pretty sure I'll be in a Spurs jersey for my whole life.."

[houston spurs fan]

What LMA did last year was extremely rare by leaving money on the table. KD will want to get paid so who will do a sign and trade with OKC?? Maybe there is a team out there but look what happened to the Knicks in the Carmello deal. He may flirt with other teams but ultimately he'll sign a 1 year deal and wait and see what Westbrook does the following year.

[celldweller]

It's Happening......Maybe?

http://www.morningnewsusa.com/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-spurs-2380604.html

[Canyonero]

Va a ocurrir.

[Captivus]

How much $ is a Title worth for Durant? Thats a question? He has more money now that he could ever spend...so...thats my question...

[UZER]

This. He can sign a 1 year deal with a new team, and then cash in next year with them. Like Lebron has done these past 2 years... E$PN hasn't thought of that scenario yet, they think the only teams that have a chance are the Lakers, Knicks, and Heat :lmao

That's just ESPN being ESPN and creating hype for the teams they want him to go to.

[TheDoctor]

KD in his exit interview today:


OKC for me it's home. I've been here for eight years. Time has flown by.
Time flies when you're having fun. We should've won 66, 67 games this year easily.
I have no doubts we'll all come back better next year. The most important thing
to me is the type of people I'm going to be around every single day.

[spursistan]

It's Happening......Maybe?

http://www.morningnewsusa.com/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-spurs-2380604.html
https://i.imgur.com/oInEqir.gif

[cjw]

What LMA did last year was extremely rare by leaving money on the table. KD will want to get paid so who will do a sign and trade with OKC?? Maybe there is a team out there but look what happened to the Knicks in the Carmello deal. He may flirt with other teams but ultimately he'll sign a 1 year deal and wait and see what Westbrook does the following year.

Different circumstances with rising cap and becoming a 10 year player after next season and eligible for higher max deal. Yes, you get 7.5% instead of 4.5% raises if you sign using Bird rights, but the other two more than offset it.

Re-sign long-term in OKC at $92 million cap (30% of cap*) opt-out after year 4:
$116 million over four years ($26.0mm going up 7.5% each year), or $29.1 million annually

1+1 year deal elsewhere at same cap, 3+1 extension assuming only 4.5% increases (non Bird) to be conservative (35% of cap*):
$26.0 million in year one plus $110.7 million over three years, totalling $136.7 million, or $34.2 million annually

That $34.2 million figure goes up even more if he does the one year deal in OKC and then signs a 7.5% extension, or ends up with Bird rights at new team.

In short, there's more guaranteed money by signing a five year deal (likely with an out after four), but much more total money signing a one year deal and again next season.


* based on 42.1% instead of 44.7% of BRI.

[Captivus]

d_1SvqcTREI

[coachmac87]

https://www.google.com/amp/nba.nbcsports.com/2016/05/31/report-kevin-durants-agent-told-celtics-what-players-durant-would-want-to-join-him-in-boston/amp/#

[Hoops Czar]

It's Happening......Maybe?

http://www.morningnewsusa.com/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-spurs-2380604.html

https://m.popkey.co/c3a80e/a0b90.gif

[houston spurs fan]

Different circumstances with rising cap and becoming a 10 year player after next season and eligible for higher max deal. Yes, you get 7.5% instead of 4.5% raises if you sign using Bird rights, but the other two more than offset it.

Re-sign long-term in OKC at $92 million cap (30% of cap*) opt-out after year 4:
$116 million over four years ($26.0mm going up 7.5% each year), or $29.1 million annually

1+1 year deal elsewhere at same cap, 3+1 extension assuming only 4.5% increases (non Bird) to be conservative (35% of cap*):
$26.0 million in year one plus $110.7 million over three years, totalling $136.7 million, or $34.2 million annually

That $34.2 million figure goes up even more if he does the one year deal in OKC and then signs a 7.5% extension, or ends up with Bird rights at new team.

In short, there's more guaranteed money by signing a five year deal (likely with an out after four), but much more total money signing a one year deal and again next season.


* based on 42.1% instead of 44.7% of BRI.
If he signs a 1 year deal and then signs his long term deal next summer it could net him an additional $85 million. I get the guaranteed money, but I'm saying no way does he leave until potentially next summer.

[TheGreatYacht]

That's just ESPN being ESPN and creating hype for the teams they want him to go to.
Stephen A: I'm hearing Melo and the Knicks have been trying to lure him to New York for a long time. He can also play with some young pieces down in LA, don't discount the Holywood big time Lakers now!

:lmao

[YGWHI]

KD in his exit interview today:




OKC for me it's home. I've been here for eight years. Time has flown by.
Time flies when you're having fun. We should've won 66, 67 games this year easily.
I have no doubts we'll all come back better next year. The most important thing
to me is the type of people I'm going to be around every single day.

Is he just saying what the OKC fans want to hear? Or there is some truth behind it?

[LakerHater]

What if he goes to GSW?!

[SpursforSix]

If he signs a 1 year deal and then signs his long term deal next summer it could net him an additional $85 million. I get the guaranteed money, but I'm saying no way does he leave until potentially next summer.

I don't know how much thought these players give to a potential injury but sign a 1 year deal and then you're a bad fall away from losing tens of millions.

[coachmac87]

Is he just saying what the OKC fans want to hear? Or there is some truth behind it?


Yet his agent has told Boston what type of acquisitions it'd take for him to sign there

[Hoops Czar]

Is he just saying what the OKC fans want to hear? Or there is some truth behind it?

Interesting.... When Durant was praising the Spurs organization after OKC eliminated them, was he just posturing in front of the media or was there truth behind it?

[TD 21]

But that's my point..Spurs can sell NOW and what their team core will look like for the next 3-5yrs. NO team can do that other than GSW. I think that matters tbh..especially when the best organization in the league is pitching it you...Spurs have proven they have their shit together.

Also the process of elimination. If Durant comes to SA the Thunder will be eliminated from true championship contention..which would only leave GSW as the team to compete with out West. Also if Durant signs a +1 in OKC they'd still have to compete with Spurs AND GSW..maybe the Spurs are the 3rd best team out West right now but they'd still be a hurdle OKC would more than likely see if they want to win..and it's not like OKC steam rolled SA...we saw Game 2, Game 4, and Game 5

So can the Thunder, for at least next season and let's face it, if Durant commits beyond that, there's a good chance Westbrook and Ibaka will too. Adams is RFA and like the vast majority of quality ones, they'd probably match anything.

"The best organization", that would carry more weight if he weren't already in one considered to be elite themselves. They're not getting him based on that or attempting to pass Pop off as some miracle worker. A lot of the things associated with the Spurs are due in large part to Duncan and Ginobili, who are most likely retiring.

The Clippers will remain formidable. I don't know why they're so easily dismissed, especially considering the Spurs will likely be neck and neck with them next season.

[spursistan]

738044825715539968

it is "a decision" folks :wow..

[SpursforSix]

738044825715539968

it is "a decision" folks :wow..

hmmmmm

[TheDoctor]

Is he just saying what the OKC fans want to hear? Or there is some truth behind it?

That quote is VERY ambiguous. They all can come back better next year but not necessarily with the same team.

But if you ask me, I think it's 60/40 for staying/leaving. I mean, on paper OKC has a solid and very young (Ibaka is old af tho) starting unit. Adams 22, Roberson 24, KD 28, RW 27, Ibaka 32+. They lack depth but that can be solved in the FA.

[coachmac87]

So can the Thunder, for at least next season and let's face it, if Durant commits beyond that, there's a good chance Westbrook and Ibaka will too. Adams is RFA and like the vast majority of quality ones, they'd probably match anything.

"The best organization", that would carry more weight if he weren't already in one considered to be elite themselves. They're not getting him based on that or attempting to pass Pop off as some miracle worker. A lot of the things associated with the Spurs are due in large part to Duncan and Ginobili, who are most likely retiring.

The Clippers will remain formidable. I don't know why they're so easily dismissed, especially considering the Spurs will likely be neck and neck with them next season.


I'm just saying its an advantage the Spurs have over every team in this recruiting process except the Warriors. That's the Spurs biggest selling point is they ALREADY have things in place to compete for now and the future. And could Duncan and Manu wait on what happens and if Durant joins come back on the minimum?

[tholdren]

https://m.popkey.co/c3a80e/a0b90.gif
If that's the case you will instantly see who is a fan of the organization and a player fan. The spurs will only be left with player fans. Sad day for SA, when losers like Durant and Lamarsha have the teenagers excited.

[Blackjack]

If that's the case you will instantly see who is a fan of the organization and a player fan. The spurs will only be left with player fans. Sad day for SA, when losers like Durant and Lamarsha have the teenagers excited.

Gay.

If you're a "Spurs fan", you root for the guys wearing Spurs. You're a "player fan", when you're fandom is tied to the name on the back.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/717914903697235968/DXrhOLo1_bigger.jpg Bleacher Report Verified account ‏@BleacherReport (https://twitter.com/BleacherReport)

KD isn’t looking to be courted in free agency like LeBron

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cj56UhyVAAAS7ln.jpg

[Budkin]

What if he goes to GSW?!

No way he goes to that team after choking to them.

[spursistan]

No way he goes to that team after choking to them.
Yeah, that's absolutely out of the window now or in 2017..

[RD2191]

Tbh I don't think KD has the balls to leave OKC. Too soft mentally imo.

[tbdog]

I don't get some of you on here. Those who don't want Durant because he chokes, or soft, or insert whatever reason here, but happy to get someone like Amir Johnston cause of toughness or whatever, and don't want to lose Green because of Defense, but then forget they scream when he dribbles like a monkey. Like seriously, Durant is top 5 player in the NBA, and only 2 years removed from being the MVP of the league. I see him as number 3 behind Curry and Lebron. Regardless if he is 3,5,10, or 15th best player in the NBA, there are 30 teams, and you have a player that will be the best player on the court against half the teams out there. To add Leonard who can also be considered 3,5,10, or 15th best player in the NBA. Then add LMA who is a perfect 3rd option. Exactly where he should be. Just imagine the energy Leonard will have on D by having Durant as the number 1 option.

If Durant wants to be here, we get it done. We embrace and enjoy the ride.

[TheGreatYacht]

I don't get some of you on here. Those who don't want Durant because he chokes, or soft, or insert whatever reason here, but happy to get someone like Amir Johnston cause of toughness or whatever, and don't want to lose Green because of Defense, but then forget they scream when he dribbles like a monkey. Like seriously, Durant is top 5 player in the NBA, and only 2 years removed from being the MVP of the league. I see him as number 3 behind Curry and Lebron. Regardless if he is 3,5,10, or 15th best player in the NBA, there are 30 teams, and you have a player that will be the best player on the court against half the teams out there. To add Leonard who can also be considered 3,5,10, or 15th best player in the NBA. Then add LMA who is a perfect 3rd option. Exactly where he should be. Just imagine the energy Leonard will have on D by having Durant as the number 1 option.

If Durant wants to be here, we get it done. We embrace and enjoy the ride.
These scrubs didn't want Aldridge because we'd lose Splitter's screens :lmao
D-League Danny can pop bottles with the Sixers if it means Durant is coming... Tbh

[r0drig0lac]

I don't get some of you on here. Those who don't want Durant because he chokes, or soft, or insert whatever reason here, but happy to get someone like Amir Johnston cause of toughness or whatever, and don't want to lose Green because of Defense, but then forget they scream when he dribbles like a monkey. Like seriously, Durant is top 5 player in the NBA, and only 2 years removed from being the MVP of the league. I see him as number 3 behind Curry and Lebron. Regardless if he is 3,5,10, or 15th best player in the NBA, there are 30 teams, and you have a player that will be the best player on the court against half the teams out there. To add Leonard who can also be considered 3,5,10, or 15th best player in the NBA. Then add LMA who is a perfect 3rd option. Exactly where he should be. Just imagine the energy Leonard will have on D by having Durant as the number 1 option.

If Durant wants to be here, we get it done. We embrace and enjoy the ride.

[cjw]

If he signs a 1 year deal and then signs his long term deal next summer it could net him an additional $85 million. I get the guaranteed money, but I'm saying no way does he leave until potentially next summer.

Agree he won't sign long term until next offseason. Likely he does a 1+1 with OKC or someone else to give him options and gets supermax next summer. Too much difference.

[cool cat]

I don't think the money is the end all factor for him, it's Westbrook.

If Westbrook tells him, this summer, he plans on staying in OKC, KD stays.

If Westbrook says he is leaving or says he is not sure, KD is gone.

and if you really think about it, Westbrook is going to leave next summer. If they don't win that's an easy excuse to leave, But even if they win the championship I think says, I got my ring now I can go get my money in LA, NY or Miami.

[LakerHater]

New Big 3!

http://i.imgur.com/JKxS5Pz.jpg

[spurtech09]

LMA and now Kevin Durant?....could happen....

[spurtech09]

New Big 3!

http://i.imgur.com/JKxS5Pz.jpg2017 NBA Champs?

[tholdren]

Gay.

If you're a "Spurs fan", you root for the guys wearing Spurs. You're a "player fan", when you're fandom is tied to the name on the back.

Not if that means sacrificing what your organization stands for. Your argument would be if SA Picked up

Gilbert Arenas
Delonte West
Kobe Bryant
Ron Artest
Dwight Howard

You would still root for SA. Great Idea.

[Emperor]

Not if that means sacrificing what your organization stands for. Your argument would be if SA Picked up

Gilbert Arenas
Delonte West
Kobe Bryant
Ron Artest
Dwight Howard

You would still root for SA. Great Idea.

You're lying to yourself if you say you wouldn't want Kobe or Artest on the Spurs especially in their prime. Would of probably increased our chances of repeating.

[tholdren]

You're lying to yourself if you say you wouldn't want Kobe or Artest on the Spurs especially in their prime. Would of probably increased our chances of repeating.
No Im not. I follow the organization because of its professionalism. I don't mess with the trash. If you would sacrifice the culture of an organization for one player I can pick out several things:

1. you don't understand the organization
2. you have never managed an organization
3. you have only been a fan for a short amount of time

[Silver&Black]

2017 NBA Champs?

17, 18, and 19 champs IMO.

[Emperor]

No Im not. I follow the organization because of its professionalism. I don't mess with the trash. If you would sacrifice the culture of an organization for one player I can pick out several things:

1. you don't understand the organization
2. you have never managed an organization
3. you have only been a fan for a short amount of time

Basically just #2 like most others, but been a fan since DRob's rookie year, I have no issue with Kobe or Artest and would have certainly welcomed them on our team but when they were supposedly interested in Karl Malone that's when I would have been totally against it.

[Blackjack]

Not if that means sacrificing what your organization stands for. Your argument would be if SA Picked up

Gilbert Arenas
Delonte West
Kobe Bryant
Ron Artest
Dwight Howard

You would still root for SA. Great Idea.

Not an argument, it's a fact.

If you want to bring morality into it, then fine. But LMA and Durant, to use the two you referenced, are All-NBA talents. Haven't seen them picked up, accused or tried for anything criminal.

You're a fool if you wouldn't take Durant, given the opportunity.

[spursistan]

738811119897354240


Sources around the league say Durant's choice is not that simple.
"He is not the kind of guy who wants to fiddle around in free agency and sort of play the system that way," said one source who has worked with Durant. "That is not his personality. He likes stability and it is kind of a gamble to be taking a short contract and then trying to come back and do it all over again in a year. That's the other thing. He is not someone who wants to go through this twice, I really don't think. It's no sure thing."

[tholdren]

Not an argument, it's a fact.

If you want to bring morality into it, then fine. But LMA and Durant, to use the two you referenced, are All-NBA talents. Haven't seen them picked up, accused or tried for anything criminal.

You're a fool if you wouldn't take Durant, given the opportunity.
and he's done?????

[Blackjack]

and he's done?????

What does he need to do that he hasn't for you?

Pretty stout resume, I'd hire him. What are your qualifications?

[cjw]

What does he need to do that he hasn't for you?

Pretty stout resume, I'd hire him. What are your qualifications?

tholdren would rather have Harrison Barnes in FA this year because he's won a title.

Just like a football fan who'd take Eli (mediocre but two good postseason runs) over Phillip Rivers (or another very good QB who's never won a title) based on titles alone.

[Blackjack]

tholdren would rather have Harrison Barnes in FA this year because he's won a title.

Just like a football fan who'd take Eli (mediocre but two good postseason runs) over Phillip Rivers (or another very good QB who's never won a title) based on titles alone.

Good analogy, thought about that myself.

Everyone wants a "Franchise Player", but it's more than that - they want a generational, player-for-the-ages star.

They're not so easy to aquire, but sometimes their story hasn't come to a close. Sometimes, you grab someone with the talent to bec that and they blossom in the right setting. Which is why Durant would be worth it.

Spurs fans have been spoiled to no end with lottery luck. And even then, it took time and failures, questions of mental-toughness to become that spoiled fan.

Some seemed to forget.

[Ice009]

I don't know how much thought these players give to a potential injury but sign a 1 year deal and then you're a bad fall away from losing tens of millions.

He signed a 300+ million shoe deal with Nike a couple of seasons ago. I've said this numerous times in the past week or two. He doesn't need to even play Basketball anymore. I really don't think money is his top priority. If it is, it's only an ego thing, not because he needs more of it. He'll have plenty of spare cash from his Nike deal regardless of where he signs.

[SpursforSix]

He signed a 300+ million shoe deal with Nike a couple of seasons ago. I've said this numerous times in the past week or two. He doesn't need to even play Basketball anymore. I really don't think money is his top priority. If it is, it's only an ego thing, not because he needs more of it. He'll have plenty of spare cash from his Nike deal regardless of where he signs.

Sure he doesn't need the money. But still...risking $75,000,000 by taking a 1 year deal is not insignificant.

[tholdren]

What does he need to do that he hasn't for you?

Pretty stout resume, I'd hire him. What are your qualifications?
1. Score in the clutch
2. Carry his team to a playoff SERIES victory
3. NOT BE A BITCH

[tholdren]

tholdren would rather have Harrison Barnes in FA this year because he's won a title.

Just like a football fan who'd take Eli (mediocre but two good postseason runs) over Phillip Rivers (or another very good QB who's never won a title) based on titles alone.

Thats not true, and your assumptions show your ignorance.

[Blackjack]

1. Score in the clutch
2. Carry his team to a playoff SERIES victory
3. NOT BE A BITCH

Kevin Garnett has a title. Someone who achieved less in the playoffs and, especially, "clutch" situations before moving to Boston. Oh, and Durant had a little something to do with bouncing the Spurs this year. Kind of hit some big shots, bruh . . .

[SpursforSix]

Robs mom has badger vagina.

[RD2191]

Robs mom has badger vagina.

:wakeup

[cutewizard]

i get the impression that most americans are obsessed with money

tsk, tsk.....poor children of the dying earth..............

[cutewizard]

to those obsessed with money: here is a song for you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQem15Ow6hw

[cutewizard]

Some things that money cannot buy:

Silence

Eternity

Peace of Mind

Friendship

Love, true love

Ascension, and

Recursion!......................

hmmmmmm...........

[cutewizard]

Durant to the Spurs, book it!

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

next year we are champs again baby.....and Durant shall be 2017 Finals MVP! book it! i said it first! lol

[houston spurs fan]

Absolutely no way he walks away from $85 mil. He'll go through the process and ultimately sign a 1 year deal with OKC and re-evaluate next season...

[exstatic]

Yet his agent has told Boston what type of acquisitions it'd take for him to sign there

I'm sure the league has already looked at this and found it false. Otherwise Boston would have been sanctioned for tampering, and possibly barred from signing KD at all.

[Prose]

if we sign him that would be amazing...only thing is our best guard would be tony parker...we all know this a guards league...

[Mnky]

He has over 300 million in endorsements for those saying he's going to prioritiZe money. He only will be making around 20 MIL more over the long run, which plenty of stars give up later when taking cuts. If he wants to win, money won't be an issue. It will be whether the team is plausiblly giving him a better chAnce long term from what reports say.

I'd say the 1 and 1 makes most sense with okc, but people are saying he doesn't want to do the free agency twice. Which makes sense.. he could have said he was staying a long time ago tbh. He literally has nothing to gain by not unless he considered another team and wanted to sit down with them.

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Not going to get my hopes up but if lightning strikes twice then I'll be all for it...

[ace3g]

I think it comes down to Boston, Spurs, Washington, and OKC.

[tholdren]

He has over 300 million in endorsements for those saying he's going to prioritiZe money. He only will be making around 20 MIL more over the long run, which plenty of stars give up later when taking cuts. If he wants to win, money won't be an issue. It will be whether the team is plausiblly giving him a better chAnce long term from what reports say.

I'd say the 1 and 1 makes most sense with okc, but people are saying he doesn't want to do the free agency twice. Which makes sense.. he could have said he was staying a long time ago tbh. He literally has nothing to gain by not unless he considered another team and wanted to sit down with them.
He also has a Kiwi/Lamarsha like magic trick in the 4th Q called DISAPPEARING.

Did you boners watch the OKC this playoffs? He was TERRIBLE? He had like the 6th best ADV stats on the team. He shot TWENTY EIGHT PERCENT FROM 3? HE AVERAGED ALMOST 4 TURNOVERS A GAME,

HE SHOT 23 TIMES A GAME TO AVERAGE 28 POINTS! SERGE IBAKA AND STEVE ADAMS HAD BETTER OWS!!!!!

GO AWAY

[Ditty]

I think he stays in OKC, but...

Who wouldn't want one of the top 5 talented players in the league, three top fifteen players in the league on the Spurs, and probably the 2nd biggest threat in winning another championship (Thunder) dismantled?

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Who wouldn't want one of the top 5 talented players in the league, three top fifteen players in the league on the Spurs, and probably the 2nd biggest threat in winning another championship (Thunder) dismantled?

[tholdren]

I think he stays in OKC, but...

Who wouldn't want one of the top 5 talented players in the league, three top fifteen players in the league on the Spurs, and probably the 2nd biggest threat in winning another championship (Thunder) dismantled?
I thought the thread was about doucherant. he is not top 5 in the league.

[Snaq O'Meal]

I think he stays in OKC, but...

Who wouldn't want one of the top 5 talented players in the league, three top fifteen players in the league on the Spurs, and probably the 2nd biggest threat in winning another championship (Thunder) dismantled?

Which is why the Spurs should try their hardest to sign Durant.

[Ditty]

I thought the thread was about doucherant. he is not top 5 in the league.

Name me five more talented players than Durant? :lol

[spursistan]

Dude might just have choked his last chance at a title with OKC :lol

[AFMadison]

I think it comes down to Boston, Spurs, Washington, and OKC.
Bold statement

[pad300]

Question, if the Cavs continue to look this bad, does the same logic apply to Lebron? He's going to opt out this summer (at a minimum so he can sign another 1+1 with the cavs - maxing his earning power, while preserving his leverage over personnel decisions - how they ended up with Love). If Lebron can't see this Cav's team beating GS, does he try for rings elsewhere? The Miami superteam worked for him; would he try to establish another one?

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

I don't think the heat is quite as hot on LeBron since he's already won titles before as opposed to Durant...

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Question, if the Cavs continue to look this bad, does the same logic apply to Lebron? He's going to opt out this summer (at a minimum so he can sign another 1+1 with the cavs - maxing his earning power, while preserving his leverage over personnel decisions - how they ended up with Love). If Lebron can't see this Cav's team beating GS, does he try for rings elsewhere? The Miami superteam worked for him; would he try to establish another one?

GM LeBron can trade Love for Melo and Kyrie for Paul, so he can play with his friends.

[rasuo214]

Lebron wont leave, he has the Cavs by the balls and I doubt he passes that up. More likely they'll dump Love (should have already done it) and/or Kyrie.

[TheGreatYacht]

Welcome to San Antonio, Lebron???

[Mal]

Welcome to San Antonio, Lebron???

No cap space after signing Durant

[TheGreatYacht]

No cap space after signing Durant

[TheGreatYacht]

^ my post disappeared, but what I said was:

:lol true true

[Captivus]

Lebron wont leave, he has the Cavs by the balls and I doubt he passes that up. More likely they'll dump Love (should have already done it) and/or Kyrie.

Ill take Love!

[mo7888]

Ill take Love!

We should make a run at Kyrie...I know we have nothing legitimate to offer (that we'd give up) but if Lebron is calling the shots who knows what he'll do coming off a 4 or 5 game blow out series? Hell, he might value Diaw and TP simply because they beat him when he was in Miami....

[SpursforSix]

Ill take Love!

Bend over, I'll fucking give you Love.

[tholdren]

Doesn't ST screen for members anymore? This page and thread is filled with idiots.

[spurtech09]

So Ibaka is saying that Durant is not going anywhere....So I assume he is staying with OKC......

[tbdog]

So Ibaka is saying that Durant is not going anywhere....So I assume he is staying with OKC......

Considering Durant is having face to face meetings when free agency opens up refutes Ibaka's positiveness. Take Marc Gasol for example. He met no one. It was a forgone conclusion he was resigning.

[coachmac87]

Considering Durant is having face to face meetings when free agency opens up refutes Ibaka's positiveness. Take Marc Gasol for example. He met no one. It was a forgone conclusion he was resigning.


This.

[coachmac87]

Why I don't think he's staying in OKC

1) KD has literally said that $ is not everything. He praised West for such a sacrifice to chase a title.

2) He wants to look around. He's states he needs to be selfish and look at the best fit for him. He's eliminated the Rockets as a possible destination which means he's literally looking and considering other teams.

3) He's also stated he doesn't want to go through this again..as in being a FA. Everybody expects him to sign+1 due to $. But it'd be pointless to sign that deal without the ABSOLUTE intention to sign a 5yr Max the following year.

4) OKC does not want Durant to sign a +1. and they literally can't plan for the future if he doesn't sign 5yr deal. Westbrook, Ibaka, Adams all will be free agents next year. OKC would like Durant to sign long term now to help sell Westbrook on staying AND help the franchise in long run.

5) Other teams in league can sell NOW and FUTURE

[spurtech09]

Well it would be pretty cool if Durant could sign with the Spurs but I just have a feeling that he is going to stay with OKC......

[Seventyniner]

Why I don't think he's staying in OKC

1) KD has literally said that $ is not everything. He praised West for such a sacrifice to chase a title.

2) He wants to look around. He's states he needs to be selfish and look at the best fit for him. He's eliminated the Rockets as a possible destination which means he's literally looking and considering other teams.

3) He's also stated he doesn't want to go through this again..as in being a FA. Everybody expects him to sign+1 due to $. But it'd be pointless to sign that deal without the ABSOLUTE intention to sign a 5yr Max the following year.

4) OKC does not want Durant to sign a +1. and they literally can't plan for the future if he doesn't sign 5yr deal. Westbrook, Ibaka, Adams all will be free agents next year. OKC would like Durant to sign long term now to help sell Westbrook on staying AND help the franchise in long run.

5) Other teams in league can sell NOW and FUTURE

Point 4 is important. The Spurs and Warriors have their stars signed for the next few years while Durant could possibly sign a 5-year deal with OC and watch important pieces leave.

[cutewizard]

boban rulesssssssssssssssssssssssssss

durant to the spurs

thon maker

and we are set!!!!!! lol

[TheGreatYacht]

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/NBA-All-Stars-Durant-Aldridge-reflect-on-what-3359966.php

Found this old article.... Worth a read

[TheGreatYacht]

Bring back Damion James (Just cut him in the pre-season) and let's get to recruiting KD

[CGD]

No cap space after signing Durant

Is there a chance he opts out and signs for the vet minimum?

[Keepin' it real]

Is there a chance he opts out and signs for the vet minimum?

That's the most likely scenario ...

[Mal]

Is there a chance he opts out and signs for the vet minimum?

Same as LeBron and Durant coming here together

[outmap]

boban rulesssssssssssssssssssssssssss

durant to the spurs

thon maker

and we are set!!!!!! lol

I'm down with that but I hope we can somehow get a defensive point guard like Avery Bradley or MCW and we're all set.

[outmap]

boban rulesssssssssssssssssssssssssss

durant to the spurs

thon maker

and we are set!!!!!! lol

I'm down with that but I hope we can somehow get a defensive point guard like Avery Bradley or MCW and we're all set.

[TrainOfThought5]

Same as LeBron and Durant coming here together

Im guessing we go with a Tony,Durant,Leonard,Lebron,Aldridge lineup?

[AFMadison]

I'm down with that but I hope we can somehow get a defensive point guard like Avery Bradley or MCW and we're all set.
I'd take him

[TheGoldStandard]

I'd take him
:pop: Micheal Carter Williams is it? is Williams short for Williamsovich? We ran your ancestry.com and found no foreign ties.. Sorry to waste your time.

[AFMadison]

:pop: Micheal Carter Williams is it? is Williams short for Williamsovich? We ran your ancestry.com and found no foreign ties.. Sorry to waste your time.
3/10

[cascaders]

WELCOME TO SAN ANTONIO KD!

[cutewizard]

I'm down with that but I hope we can somehow get a defensive point guard like Avery Bradley or MCW and we're all set.


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musta po? pinoy din po ako.....hehehe

[tholdren]

WELCOME TO SAN ANTONIO KD!
is your avatar becky?

[outmap]

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musta po? pinoy din po ako.....hehehe

Mabuti naman po Ma'am. Visit ka sa FB page ng Filipino Spurs Fans.

[outmap]

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musta po? pinoy din po ako.....hehehe

Mabuti naman po Ma'am. Visit ka sa FB page ng Filipino Spurs Fans.

[cutewizard]

Mabuti naman po Ma'am. Visit ka sa FB page ng Filipino Spurs Fans.


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anong page po yan bro?

link po?

Mabuhay ang mga Filipino Spurs fans!

[Emperor]

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anong page po yan bro?

link po?

Mabuhay ang mga Filipino Spurs fans!

Saw a lot of Spurs fans earlier this year in Manila. Made me so proud.

[BatManu20]

KD is staying in OKC on a 1-year deal. Book it.

[cutewizard]

Saw a lot of Spurs fans earlier this year in Manila. Made me so proud.


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Hello Sir "Emperor"

Indeed, Filipinos are among the most devoted basketball fans in the world.....

we are also the most loyal.....

appreciate the compliment.

[spursistan]

745004159846350848

nigga just wants to win :wow

[TheGoldStandard]

745004159846350848

nigga just wants to win :wow

Shit.. As exciting as this makes me for the Spurs I still think he stays with OKC but man.. Imagine if he did take a semi discount to come play here with Tim and Manu coming back for 1 more year at the vet minimum and then reload.

[CGD]

Shit.. As exciting as this makes me for the Spurs I still think he stays with OKC but man.. Imagine if he did take a semi discount to come play here with Tim and Manu coming back for 1 more year at the vet minimum and then reload.

I agree he ultimately stays, but he'll give the Spurs a close look. Otherwise he would have already said he'd stay in OKC and be done with it.

This free agent visit for KD is just as much about this year as it is about next year too.

[tholdren]

Shit.. As exciting as this makes me for the Spurs I still think he stays with OKC but man.. Imagine if he did take a semi discount to come play here with Tim and Manu coming back for 1 more year at the vet minimum and then reload.
you're gay

[TheGoldStandard]

you're gay

Keep your fantasies to yourself..

[cutewizard]

Check this out guys:

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/16371994/kevin-durant-free-agency-basketball-decision

[hooperflash]

Check this out guys:

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/16371994/kevin-durant-free-agency-basketball-decision

I don't care if it takes not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4.... however many meetings you gotta have Pop, just make it happen! :flag:

[Spurfan4ever20]

I don't care if it takes not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4.... however many meetings you gotta have Pop, just make it happen! :flag:

KD is playing in the Olympics this summer with Pop at the helm. Pop will have every opportunity to talk to KD this summer. The question is, will KD make his decision before or after the Olympics?

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

This free agent visit for KD is just as much about this year as it is about next year too.

Exactly.

I'd say it's more about next year. Almost Riley to LMA like.

[tbdog]

KD is playing in the Olympics this summer with Pop at the helm. Pop will have every opportunity to talk to KD this summer. The question is, will KD make his decision before or after the Olympics?

I thought Pop starts coaching USA after next season.

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Check this out guys:

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/16371994/kevin-durant-free-agency-basketball-decision

Saw from the article that he was in Austin...anyone know if he frequents the area alot considering its his former college town? It wouldn't hurt our chances if he likes the area...

[hooperflash]

I thought Pop starts coaching USA after next season.

That's correct.

[Ice009]

That's correct.

And to top that off, no team is going to wait for KD after the Olympics. KD and whatever team he plays for would also would want a contract signed before he goes to play at the Olympics.

[benefactor]

Serge traded.

Welcome to SA breh.

[Kurik]

Serge traded.

Welcome to SA breh.

Great trade for the Thunder.

[benefactor]

Great trade for the Thunder.
Just saw that. Damn.

[SpursforSix]

I wish. Why isn't he going to GSW again?

[tbdog]

Durant is a huge fan of Oladipo. Dont be suprised if Thunder did this to keep Durant.

[montgod]

Durant is a huge fan of Oladipo. Dont be suprised if Thunder did this to keep Durant.

Crazy trade for OKC! Can we borrow Presti for rest of night?

[benefactor]

Durant is a huge fan of Oladipo. Dont be suprised if Thunder did this to keep Durant.
Yeah there is a good chance he re-signs now. Thunder really reloaded.

[Spur|n|Austin]

http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/6d/6d1b446dfa0077919b91ace2cd35185828d5ca7c6081958533 d6f956a57fab03.jpg

[random21]

Presti made a great trade....

[Kikoluna]

http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/6d/6d1b446dfa0077919b91ace2cd35185828d5ca7c6081958533 d6f956a57fab03.jpg

Lol, classic

[coachmac87]

This is way for OKC to pitch to KD on a long term plan...huge step in right direction on KD resigning

[look_at_g_shred]

This is way for OKC to pitch to KD on a long term plan...huge step in right direction on KD resigning
True. But you still can't control what wb does next summer. There's still uncertainty.

[cutewizard]

One small step for Ibaka,

ONE GIANT STEP FOR KEVIN DURANT!

-------------------------------------------------------------

DURANT TO THE SPURS, BOOK IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[YGWHI]

Durant is a huge fan of Oladipo. Dont be suprised if Thunder did this to keep Durant.
Not sure. This sounds more like the Blazers last offseason, trading everyone because they lost LMA.

KD's leaving OKC

[Kikoluna]

Yeah, this looks like "kd is gone, backup plan" nice one at that, but without kd, still slightly weaker

[Snaq O'Meal]

Not sure. This sounds more like the Blazers last offseason, trading everyone because they lost LMA.

KD's leaving OKC

Not really.

Oladipo is a huge addition, and the drafting of Sabonis means their formidable frontline didn't lose any depth. OKC will try to hammer home their advantage over the Spurs (who are still vulnerable at both PG and C positions).

[Mnky]

Oladipo is a good pickup, but he can not shoot. The magic have been waiting for him to improve, and he hasn't much. Okc had issues with not having shooters. They already have slashers, and although he can be an upgrade to waiters in some facets, he may be a downgrade in others. The rookie could be a good one though, just not too soon. Definitely a plan for the future more than anything, moving Durant's homeboy isn't the best idea when he's worried about consistency for a long term team, unless KD was okay with it.

[Mr. Body]

Durant is a huge fan of Oladipo. Dont be suprised if Thunder did this to keep Durant.

I thought KD might be out the door, but this trade was so shrewd.

[SpursFan86]

True. But you still can't control what wb does next summer. There's still uncertainty.

Which is why I still think the most likely outcome is Durant signing a 1-year deal with OKC this offseason and becoming a FA again next year. Gives him another year with Westbrook and then after the season is over they can both decide whether they want to stay together or go elsewhere.

Sorry, but I think it's completely unrealistic that he comes here. People are setting themselves up for disappointment if they think there's even a decent chance that he does so. I'd love to be proven wrong though.

[SAGirl]

Which is why I still think the most likely outcome is Durant signing a 1-year deal with OKC this offseason and becoming a FA again next year. Gives him another year with Westbrook and then after the season is over they can both decide whether they want to stay together or go elsewhere.

Sorry, but I think it's completely unrealistic that he comes here. People are setting themselves up for disappointment if they think there's even a decent chance that he does so. I'd love to be proven wrong though.
I had been thinking of this since the rumors from Durant came in which is why, though I thought for a moment they could trade someone on draft night to both get more talent while shedding some salary for a FA splash, it didn't surprised me that we stayed mostly the same.

I bet the FO will take the cursory meeting with Durant and move quickly on other fronts too. I hope we get at last someone to help (maybe 2, but given salaries this offseason I have to be more realistic). I think we need to add some talent just to stall decline from our HoF vets (and they may yet retire, ppl here still taking them for granted TBH).

[coachmac87]

Which is why I still think the most likely outcome is Durant signing a 1-year deal with OKC this offseason and becoming a FA again next year. Gives him another year with Westbrook and then after the season is over they can both decide whether they want to stay together or go elsewhere.

Sorry, but I think it's completely unrealistic that he comes here. People are setting themselves up for disappointment if they think there's even a decent chance that he does so. I'd love to be proven wrong though.



The trade helped OKC chances. If Durant really meets with Warriors or Spurs I think OKC can be in trouble..I've been preaching on this forum that Durant is looking for a long term plan..said it before Broussard or any main stream media member. OKC can't promise Durant anything after this year because as we know Westbrook is a FA..he won't have to worry about next year at all if he signs with Spurs or Warriors...they've got All-NBA players locked up for 3 years..both have championship pedigree and the Spurs are a "family" environment something Durant has mentioned he's looking for.

It all comes down to if Durant actually takes meetings...until then OKC is the favorite to resign him

[tholdren]

kevin doucherant is not what spurs need, unless they get him while unloading parker. that should wrap this thread up.

[dabom]

We're still in the hunt guys. We haven't signed anyone. Let's not give up before free agency even happens. :lol

[SpursFan86]

746542451301613570

[coachmac87]

746542451301613570

Well damn.

[dabom]

We're still in the hunt guys. We haven't signed anyone. Let's not give up before free agency even happens. :lol

[coachmac87]

Duncan is going to be at meeting...

He's baaaaack?

[spursistan]

the mere fact that Durant is taking meetings with conference rivals should ring alarm bells for OKC...People should stop downplaying it the chances of him bolting..If he was 100% staying, even on two year deal with opt out clause, he would have gone Marc Gasol/Kawhi way and never opened up or talked about this who thing....He is in play..

[TimDunkem]

I think we have a good shot if he's legimately open to leaving and having a sit down meeting with the front office.

[AFMadison]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/16493790/kevin-durant-meet-golden-state-warriors-san-antonio-spurs-oklahoma-city-thunder

[HarlemHeat37]

Nothing is shocking in regards to player movement anymore IMO, anything is possible, but I wouldn't be surprised if Dominos just wants his ego stroked(pretty typical for NBA players)..

There's also the chance that he's meeting with next year in mind, too(like Pat Riley attempted with Aldridge)

[RD2191]

Just make sure Parker stays out of the damn meeting.

[HarlemHeat37]

Could be my last month as a Spurs fan:(

[dabom]

Could be my last month as a Spurs fan:(

Fuck you dude. We getting it. :lol

[spursparker9]

Its happening!

[SpursFan86]

Yeah, I don't really see him taking meetings as a huge sign. Even if he plans on staying in OKC, I could see him mainly doing this just to put pressure on OKC to make some other moves...or hell, just for the attention of the whole process.

[SpursFan86]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--kd-planning-to-host-free-agent-meetings-at-single-site-164954322.html


Oklahoma City Thunder (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/okc/) superstar Kevin Durant (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/4244/) is planning to host free-agency meetings at a singular location starting July 1, league sources told The Vertical.

Durant’s representatives at Roc Nation are working to solidify invitations with the Boston Celtics (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/bos/), Golden State Warriors (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/gsw/), Los Angeles Clippers (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/lac/), Miami Heat (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/mia/), San Antonio Spurs (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/sas/) and Thunder, league sources said.

The meetings are expected to take place in New York, but teams are still awaiting word on a location.

The Thunder remain the frontrunners to re-sign Durant, likely on a one-plus-one-year deal that will allow Durant to return to free agency in the summer of 2017, league sources said. But more than any other rival suitor, the Warriors have Durant's attention, league sources said.

Durant’s public and private criteria for the free-agent selection process have pertained to a singular focus: the chance to win titles immediately.

Several teams that have interest in Durant – the Denver Nuggets (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/den/), New York Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/nyk/), Los Angeles Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/lal/), Houston Rockets (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/hou/) and Washington Wizards (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/was/) – could still find audiences with him, but appear to be outsiders in the process now.

Durant is planning to leave on a publicity tour in the Far East on July 9, and a decision is expected before the departure date, league sources said.

[TheGreatYacht]

Let's get it

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Lightning striking twice in two years but without the thunder...

[024]

Durant just milking the process. Every big name FA these days likes to be courted.

[BatManu20]

I still think he stays in OKC, but if he were to leave, I think Golden State would be the wiser choice tbh. And them losing in the Finals actually helps their chances of landing him.

[spursistan]

I still think he stays in OKC, but if he were to leave, I think Golden State would be the wiser choice tbh. And them losing in the Finals actually helps their chances of landing him.

It would mean the dude is fuckin gutless beta who might not have been worth it after all....Imagine Lebron joining the Celtics in 2010 :lol

[apalisoc_9]

His acne is only going to get worse with the San Antonio diet bro..not sure if you can even watch spurs games at this point. HarlemHeat37

[coachmac87]

I still think he stays in OKC, but if he were to leave, I think Golden State would be the wiser choice tbh. And them losing in the Finals actually helps their chances of landing him.

He'd be labeled as a front runner for sure...but that's why I think we make the most sense tbh. LeBron called us the best organization in sports. I think people under estimate the Spurs respect in the league. KD has literally given the Spurs praise and nothing but "sources" have given us info regarding Warriors. The media won't hate on KD for picking the Spurs...like you can't hate on somebody for choosing a franchise that's contended for 20yrs straight. A legend like Tim Duncan telling you he's going to take the minimum just so he can come here...and again Kawhi and LMA being locked in for 3-4 years helps too..

[coachmac87]

Parker
Kawhi
Manu
Duncan
Aldridge
Durant
Pop

Like seriously not even the Warriors can compete with that pitch...

[AFMadison]

Pop and Old Man Riverwalk got this in the bag. No way any team can pitch their team better than those two guys.

[NASpurs]

It would mean the dude is fuckin gutless beta who might not have been worth it after all....Imagine Lebron joining the Celtics in 2010 :lol

Seriously

[NASpurs]

Part of me doesn't want him though, yeah I know he's a generational player but I really wish the Spurs had more depth and talent and you can't get that with three max contracts and Parker's contract.

[UZER]

Spurs will not even mention other teams while GS with try to throw SA under the bus.

[siraulo23]

I woulnt know what to say if the spurs can pull this off

They have a legit shot, but i think okc then the dubs are the frontrunners

[siraulo23]

Part of me doesn't want him though, yeah I know he's a generational player but I really wish the Spurs had more depth and talent and you can't get that with three max contracts and Parker's contract.

F that, go all in to get durant and worry about the rest later

[tbdog]

His legacy becomes tainted if he joins the two time mvp, no?

[BillMc]

I still think he stays in OKC, but if he were to leave, I think Golden State would be the wiser choice tbh. And them losing in the Finals actually helps their chances of landing him.

This. Some other guy posted a thread during the finals about "real Spurs fans should root for Cleveland" but that's not the case. If the Dubs had won a) Durant wouldn't go to Oakland as a coat-tail rider, now he can call himself the difference maker and 2) the Dubs might be hesitant to reshuffle pieces on a championship team even for Durant. Now, I think we're in third place behind OKC and Warriors to get him. Dubs have more pieces and generally younger pieces. Pop and crew have to overcome all that. It's possible but less likely. If Dubs had won, we'd be in the drivers seat if Durant wanted out of OKC.

[99 Problems]

He said it's going to be a basketball decision or reasons or something like. We're a red hot chance. He knows just how good Kawhi is (first hand) and knows Kiwi can stop Bron like very few have. It the recipe to get out of the West and win a LO'B.

:lobt2:

[tbdog]

^ But the Warriors beat the Thunder, and you get the mentality of 'can't beat them, join them.' Which reflects negatively towards Durant.

[Chillen]

With the Ibaka trade I don't see the Thunder beating either Warriors or Spurs, so if he wants to leave OKC and still be on a contender in the West, it's either Spurs or Warriors. If he wants to join the Warriors and get a max deal they would have to shake up their roster, Spurs would have to do the same but not as dramatically.

[NASpurs]

There's no doubt in my mind, if you get KD, you HAVE to trade Parker and I don't mean for cap space, although that would be an added benefit. I'm sure Conley would get onboard.

Then the ring chasers will come to the team for cheap.

[Ice009]

This. Some other guy posted a thread during the finals about "real Spurs fans should root for Cleveland" but that's not the case. If the Dubs had won a) Durant wouldn't go to Oakland as a coat-tail rider, now he can call himself the difference maker and 2) the Dubs might be hesitant to reshuffle pieces on a championship team even for Durant. Now, I think we're in third place behind OKC and Warriors to get him. Dubs have more pieces and generally younger pieces. Pop and crew have to overcome all that. It's possible but less likely. If Dubs had won, we'd be in the drivers seat if Durant wanted out of OKC.

Actually, if GSW had won, I would think Durant would have going back to OKC as his number one choice as he would probably be thinking that they were the best team and should have won. Now that the Warriors lost, that's at least 2 teams ahead of OKC, and he's maybe having some slight doubts thinking OKC wasn't as good as he thought they were.

[r0drig0lac]

F that, go all in to get durant and worry about the rest later

[szkorhetz]

It's happening!

[Racspur1]

F that, go all in to get durant and worry about the rest later

:flag:

[SpursFan86]

It would mean the dude is fuckin gutless beta who might not have been worth it after all....Imagine Lebron joining the Celtics in 2010 :lol

I mean, is joining a 67-win team that won a title only a few years ago (while eliminating his team) with mostly the same squad that much different? Feel like if you're going to call him a gutless beta for joining GS, you'd pretty much have to do the same with him joining SA.

[TheGreatYacht]

I mean, is joining a 67-win team that won a title only a few years ago (while eliminating his team) with mostly the same squad that much different? Feel like if you're going to call him a gutless beta for joining GS, you'd pretty much have to do the same with him joining SA.
No. He beat us. He lost to Golden State. Not the same.

He'll join a team that went fishing in the first and second rounds recently.... He won't have to worry about that label

[SpursFan86]

No. He beat us. He lost to Golden State. Not the same.

He'll join a team that went fishing in the first and second rounds recently.... He won't have to worry about that label

I know it's not quite as bad as GS, but I still feel like it'd be considered "front-running". The Spurs have widely been considered a top 3 team in the league the past few years. People called them a superteam last season once they added Aldridge and then they went on to win 67 games. Yeah, they got eliminated in the 2nd round, but they clearly weren't your typical 2nd round fodder team.

[r0drig0lac]

I know it's not quite as bad as GS, but I still feel like it'd be considered "front-running". The Spurs have widely been considered a top 3 team in the league the past few years. People called them a superteam last season once they added Aldridge and then they went on to win 67 games. Yeah, they got eliminated in the 2nd round, but they clearly weren't your typical 2nd round fodder team.

for those who watched the two teams in the playoffs, there is a big difference, but I think he should do what is best for him no matter the media (it would still be ridiculous going to 73W team that knocked him)

[coachmac87]

I know it's not quite as bad as GS, but I still feel like it'd be considered "front-running". The Spurs have widely been considered a top 3 team in the league the past few years. People called them a superteam last season once they added Aldridge and then they went on to win 67 games. Yeah, they got eliminated in the 2nd round, but they clearly weren't your typical 2nd round fodder team.


It's not the same at all.

2x MVP
Broke regular season record
And eliminated KD team

[houston spurs fan]

Very interesting Timmy will be part of the contingency to meet with Durant....I just don't want the man to ever retire, I know he will, can't stop holding on

[kobyz]

If he go to warriors it's a sure title for him cause they almost a perfect team even without him, if he go to the spurs there is a risk spurs to still blow it with their soft mentality, so going to spurs it's too much pressure for him as he could end up the biggest joke all time if not winning the title after the ring chasing... So no way he come to spurs...

[cjw]

His legacy becomes tainted if he joins the two time mvp, no?

Curry? Or Tim?

[cutewizard]

http://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/kevin-durant-choosing-between-six-teams/310075?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=im

[Gervin44Silas13]

its gonna take a miracle but then again......would you play with Chuckbrook in OKC at the same fucking your ass time you are in a press conference he ought to tell that Nigga to GTFO......

KD wants to win I hope the Texas connection works......

The system Baby!!!!!

[dbestpro]

It's not about who beat who, it's about basketball, and the maturity of the team.
Ibaka always had an impact on games as a shot blocker. They will really have to learn to play better team defense or they are going to get lit up on a nightly basis.
The lack of maturity with Westbrook, Curry, and Thompson will always be a distraction. Plus, KD will never see the ball in GSt. With the Spurs, he will remain the number one offensive option, does not have to worry about egos, gets a tax break, and does not have to worry about KL guarding him, anymore. The best "basketball" decision is the Spurs.

[venitian navigator]

It's not about who beat who, it's about basketball, and the maturity of the team.
Ibaka always had an impact on games as a shot blocker. They will really have to learn to play better team defense or they are going to get lit up on a nightly basis.
The lack of maturity with Westbrook, Curry, and Thompson will always be a distraction. Plus, KD will never see the ball in GSt. With the Spurs, he will remain the number one offensive option, does not have to worry about egos, gets a tax break, and does not have to worry about KL guarding him, anymore. The best "basketball" decision is the Spurs.

I agree...considering also the texas connection (see alridge) and the fact that the other main weapons for the future (leonard alridge and green ) are signed for at least the next three years...