I'll name this offseason thread later: The NBA 2019 Offseason/Free Agency Thread

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

Analysts and fans alike are doubling down on their speculations about why Kevin Durant felt compelled to leave the Warriors and sign with the Brooklyn Nets. According to The Undefeated NBA writer Marc Spears, who cites a source "close to Durant," the four-time NBA scoring champion felt like he was operating in Steph Curry's shadow.

"While Durant’s shocking move to join the Warriors in 2016 quickly paid dividends for him — two straight championships and two Finals MVP awards — there was always the sense that the 10-time All-Star felt like a distant second fiddle to Stephen Curry," he writes. "Perhaps it would have helped the Warriors’ cause if their fans showed more love and appreciation for Durant’s elite achievements."

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When asked about the negativity that took place between Durant and the Warriors in the 2018-19 season, the source said: “All that showed a lack of respect for one of the greatest players to put that uniform on and the fact that he took all that abuse and still put his career on the line to help them win."

Kevin Durant Reportedly 'Felt Like a Distant Second Fiddle to Stephen Curry'

Here comes the blame game.

 

[#1 pick]

Homegrown talent is always going to get more love than a mercenary, granted that they are relatively even impact wise.

Its foolhardy af to think you can get more or even as much love as Steph in the Bay. I.M.P.O.S.S.I.B.L.E.

Colorism plays a factor but, he also is the clean cut, God fearing family man. Who happens to also be the best shooter of all time and only unanimous MVP. Also the driving force to the franchises first chip in 40 years. All that before KD was even thought of as a possibility. Jordan in his prime had no chance to usurp Steph as far as love in the Bay.



All that said. KD still was loved and absolutely needed. Hope he finds his happiness and peace in BK.

I always felt Miami fans saw Bron as the best even if Wade was their favorite. I always saw GS fans feel like Steph was the best and their favorite

 

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

Homegrown talent is always going to get more love than a mercenary, granted that they are relatively even impact wise.

Its foolhardy af to think you can get more or even as much love as Steph in the Bay. I.M.P.O.S.S.I.B.L.E.

Colorism plays a factor but, he also is the clean cut, God fearing family man. Who happens to also be the best shooter of all time and only unanimous MVP. Also the driving force to the franchises first chip in 40 years. All that before KD was even thought of as a possibility. Jordan in his prime had no chance to usurp Steph as far as love in the Bay.



All that said. KD still was loved and absolutely needed. Hope he finds his happiness and peace in BK.

Colorism? For Steph?

 

[thashiek]

Colorism? For Steph?

Yes and yes.

Good on you if you have not been exposed to it as a black man. I won't assume you are as Asian as people claim on here. Maybe just sheltered from harsh truths.

 

[VegetasHairline]

Been wanting to ask what you think of Dewayne Dedmon joining the Kings...do you like the fit? I know you actually watch games. @#1 pick

 

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

Yes and yes.

Good on you if you have not been exposed to it as a black man. I won't assume you are as Asian as people claim on here. Maybe just sheltered from harsh truths.

Most NBA dudes with endorsements are darker than Steph.

 

[thashiek]

I always felt Miami fans saw Bron as the best even if Wade was their favorite. I always saw GS fans feel like Steph was the best and their favorite

I can't speak for dubs fans, I am just a casual fan of the sport and by proxy a casual fan of the dubs. I can speak for myself and say that I always give it up to the people who have been there from day 1 before I give it up to free agents or talent acquired by trade.

Steph to me was more important that KD.. but that may have been complete bias. Importance vs impact vs favorites vs talent kind of gets jumbled all together. Bottom line is, Steph was always going to get more love because of his tenure and how he came to be a Warrior.

 

[Leavingtheecstasy]

Okc would be having a good offseason if they picked up kyle korver.

And not good as in what the jazz are doing good.

But good as in these dudes got shooters when they have zero dollars good

 

[Mike18jj]

I hope kd gets the help he needs, he needs to talk to a professional it's clear that he has severe depression and absolutely doesn't know who his self is.. Him responding to every little thing was the first sign but people passed it off as him checking the people talking down on him, nope.

No superstar responses to every little thing like kd and it's clear he makes every decision based on what people want him to do. I hope he finds his peace, but he going to a team with Kyrie who may be going through the same thing.

 

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

We watched Steph get married, raise his family, go through the bullshyt years and endure all the ankle injuries, we know his family and friends names, we seen him from draft night and the drama with Monta to becoming an MVP and a champion. He's our Rocky...nobody was getting more love here than dude and I mean nobody.

 

[thashiek]

Most NBA dudes with endorsements are darker than Steph.

I believe that to be factual. Steph is about as light as you can get for a black man. And I also am not claiming colorism plays a part in how he is endorsed. Please don't attempt to deduce colorism to endorsements earned. I was speaking to love garnered, in comparison to KD specifically. You can keep the endorsement talk to someone who wants to debate that.

 

[Serious]

The more I think about, the perfect situation is for leonard to join the clippers.

It just fits his style better.

 

[#1 pick]

Been wanting to ask what you think of Dewayne Dedmon joining the Kings...do you like the fit? I know you actually watch games. @#1 pick

100%
Can play fast
Shoot threes at a respectable clip
Great screen setter
Smart instinctive player who makes it easier for his teammates
Not the most talented and isn't the most agile in space but he uses his BBIQ a lot so he should be a net positive. Major impact upgrade of WCS even if WCS was much more talented.

He is a middle of the pack center but is a modern one with a positive impact.

 

[42 Monks]

KD's burner accounts about to put in work while he's recovering from surgery

 

[god shamgod]

The jazz still have their room exception, I could see them signing jabari parker

scorer off the bench/back up 4, he was campaigning to go to Utah not to long ago. Gotta change his attitude and defensive effort