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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jun 30, 2016 19:02:21 GMT -5
Of course, we're biased towards Boston being the best city and team to play for -- but Durant needs to be convinced for himself that coming here is the best decision he can make, as opposed to going to the other teams who are interested in him.
But looking at it another way, why shouldn't Durant go to these other teams?
Golden State:
The reason Durant shouldn't go to the Warriors is because they don't need him. They should have been champs this past year, and if it wasn't for Draymond's suspension, for Curry's injury (he didn't use it as an excuse, but he clearly wasn't moving like his normal self), and Bogut's absence in the Game 7, the Warriors would have been back-to-back champs. And even without Durant, they'd still be favorites to contend next year. His importance to that team would be incremental.
Who wants to go next? Why shouldn't Durant go to the Heat?
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Post by jmost on Jun 30, 2016 20:19:53 GMT -5
Because it's a team on the decline. Wade still has his moments but he's past his prime. You never know if Bosh will be healthy. Spoelstra not only sometimes looks dazed; he USUALLY looks dazed. And why would anyone want to be any closer to Pat Riley than was absolutely necessary?
Next: Why shouldn't he go to the Clippers?
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jun 30, 2016 21:42:02 GMT -5
Because ... Clippers
And besides that, they would have to totally gut the team to take on Durant for their "Big 4" They would have a big 4 besides those 4 players the team would be made up of vet minimum players who may or may not be enough to get them into the playoffs. They would have to rely so heavily on their starters that they would be completely worn out by the playoffs.
Why not the Spurs?
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Post by freshnthehouse on Jul 1, 2016 0:55:29 GMT -5
Because they'd have to renounce Duncan's rights to do it. And it sounds like he wants to come back. And does Durant want to be known as the guy that ended Duncan's run in San Antonio? Pretty sure they'd have to get rid of Danny Green as well. Who would they have left for guards?
Why shouldn't he resign with OKC?
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jul 1, 2016 11:23:06 GMT -5
This is the toughest to discount. OKC have already made some changes that may make them better. Oladipo is a good player and will give them another offensive threat. Losing Ibaka will hurt more on the defensive end. I see more reasons for him to resign with OKC than not to. Having Billy Donovan, who may be a plus in trying to lure Horford there, may be a positive too. Add that to the familiarity factor and his close relationship with his OKC teammates and the fans and they have the inside track.
However, he's been there for what, 9 or 10 years and they have various playoff exits with just one Finals appearance in that time. Westbrook is a shoot first point guard and often makes Durant an afterthought. Most of OKC's play over all of these seasons has been Westbrook, Durant and then everyone else. Durant may be ready for playing on a TEAM that plays one for all and all for one. He wouldn't have to carry the whole team. He mentioned how the Celtics were fun to watch. Maybe playing for OKC isn't fun any more and he's ready for a team instead of having to carry the load. That's the best I've got.
Ok,and I don't like to ask, but now Why not the Celtics?
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jul 2, 2016 20:28:14 GMT -5
Durant should not go to the Celtics because winning an NBA title puts your health and life at risk. The sheer excitement of winning the final game of the Finals puts a lot of pressure on the heart, potentially giving a person a heart attack. Also, carrying the NBA trophy and hoisting it above your head can potentially cause muscle strains, tears and spasms in the neck, shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms, back and abdomen.
Plus, the championship ring you will proudly wear on your finger is fitted with precious gold and diamonds, making you an easy target for thieves and scums to pounce on in poorly lit alley ways and streets.
Durant would be crazy to endanger his life by coming to Boston. He'll live a longer and safer life anywhere else by not winning a championship.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Jul 2, 2016 20:53:04 GMT -5
KP Derren!! Nicely done!  |
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Post by mev17 on Jul 2, 2016 22:10:11 GMT -5
One could argue that with Horford in tow, and the room to sign Durant, plus our multiple draft picks, we are in a unique position to stock up for a title run now and at the same time build for the future. In 7 years or so when KD loses a step, our younger players and draft picks will be entering their primes, so KD can still play on a contender in his latter years ala Tim Duncan. In other words, we offer him by far the widest championship window as compared to his other suitors.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Jul 2, 2016 22:35:08 GMT -5
One could argue that with Horford in tow, and the room to sign Durant, plus our multiple draft picks, we are in a unique position to stock up for a title run now and at the same time build for the future. In 7 years or so when KD loses a step, our younger players and draft picks will be entering their primes, so KD can still play on a contender in his latter years ala Tim Duncan. In other words, we offer him by far the widest championship window as compared to his other suitors. Yep, which can contribute to luring future superstars to Boston once Durant (if he comes here) is ready to retire. |
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