Holy , I'm not a homer one bit but if the Spurs signed Durant they would be the favorites to win it all for at least the next three yearsIt would be the greatest team probably ever configured tbh.
OKC would be irrelevant, and Spurs would match up exceptionally well with the Warriors & Cavs. You could have a bunch of decent role players around the Spurs for one season, and next season when the cap goes up even more you could probably add more proven role players to win it all again.
As I said, the Dubs not winning the championship really hurt us in the Durant sweepstakes because he now can go to Oakland without being perceived as riding their coat tails.
While you should take it with a huge grain of salt, Chris Boussard has it as a two team race Dubs and Thunder:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:16421840
Would love to be wrong, but I think we're a distant third right now in the KD race.
Stopped reading.
Don't take anything that idiot Broussard says seriously.
He isnt going tot he Dubs and if he does, the basketball gods will give him another Jones fracture. Going to GS would be a bigger Beta move than Lebron to Miami
I think it would be wise for the Spurs to include Aldridge in the recruitment of Durant. He had to make a similar decision last summer and could talk about his transition with the Spurs.
Lots of things going in the Spurs favor with Durant.
1. Will be #1 option and go to guy in the clutch (wont be at both OKC or GS)
2. Immediate le favorites (wont be at OKC)
3. Loves and respects Pop, we have the best coach prestige
4. No state income tax (GS high cost of living and taxes)
5. Went to UT, loves Austin, can team up with Aldridge (former Longhorn)
6. Respects Duncan, no Westbrook to steal the show in SA
7. Wont get roasted by media for coming here (he will get absolutely killed if he goes to GS)
All signs point to him staying in OKC or coming to SA. GS isnt serious unless Durant truly doesnt mind being the Beta on the team, but in my opinion, he wants to be the guy and wants to win a le, SA is the only team that can offer him everything he wants.
1 thing not going in favor of the spurs..
would be interesting to see what would happen if hypothetically durant said he will sign if we get rid of parker.
Yeah, I always thought this was the most likely outcome, so long as the playoffs ended with him feeling like they still have a legit shot at a championship going forward and suffice it to say, mission accomplished.
Even if it wasn't, he was never coming to the Spurs. He mostly says the right things about them, but it's also been clear over the years that he's not a big fan and culturally, I can't imagine he sees himself as a fit. Throw in the awkward roster machinations required and it never made sense. This was always going to be between the Thunder and Warriors.
The only big name who might end up a Spur this off season, is Gasol and that's obviously dependent on Duncan retiring. Anyone getting their hopes up over big changes period, is going to be disappointed.
we are screwed until we can get rid of parkers albatross contract. stuck being above average but not serious contenders
Pop should have taken you to pitch Durant.
I do not think it will happen, but you are a great salesman. All good points.
Like 10-12 other also-rans in the league. After almost 2 decades, 'tis a bitter pill.
Salaries have to be moved to sign Durant. If Parker is not traded, then Green is likely gone as his contract and skill set is far more valuable to other teams and hence is easier to move. But the right thing to do is still to ship Parker out for the good of the team.
I got a sinking feeling it might happen after the Ibaka trade, to me that trade indicates they think he might leave.Pop should have taken you to pitch Durant.
I do not think it will happen, but you are a great salesman. All good points.
That tweet is funny cause by that time Iguodala was playing for the 76ers then traded in the Summer to Denver. So Durant was sounding to get traded to the 76ers?
Pop should have taken you to pitch Durant.
I do not think it will happen, but you are a great salesman. All good points.
+ No having Kawhi monster you for 40+ minutes.
Kawhi will still do that to him in practice sessions.
OKC's big trade will probably convince KD to stay now. I'm with Zach Lowe opinion's that the trade doesn't make OKC significantly any better, but per KD's perception, he'll likely credit the organization for doing what's "necessary to win" and reward them with his loyalty.
KD: "It's a time to be selfish"OKC's big trade will probably convince KD to stay now. I'm with Zach Lowe opinion's that the trade doesn't make OKC significantly any better, but per KD's perception, he'll likely credit the organization for doing what's "necessary to win" and reward them with his loyalty.
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