Kevin Durant Signs With The Golden State Warriors

[Big Boss]

This has been by far the most challenging few weeks in my professional life. I understood cognitively that I was facing a crossroads in my evolution as a player and as a man, and that it came with exceptionally difficult choices. What I didn’t truly understand, however, was the range of emotions I would feel during this process.

The primary mandate I had for myself in making this decision was to have it based on the potential for my growth as a player — as that has always steered me in the right direction. But I am also at a point in my life where it is of equal importance to find an opportunity that encourages my evolution as a man: moving out of my comfort zone to a new city and community which offers the greatest potential for my contribution and personal growth. With this in mind, I have decided that I am going to join the Golden State Warriors.

I’m from Washington, D.C. originally, but Oklahoma City truly raised me. It taught me so much about family as well as what it means to be a man. There are no words to express what the organization and the community mean to me, and what they will represent in my life and in my heart forever. The memories and friendships are something that go far beyond the game. Those invaluable relationships are what made this deliberation so challenging.

It really pains me to know that I will disappoint so many people with this choice, but I believe I am doing what I feel is the right thing at this point in my life and my playing career.

I will miss Oklahoma City, and the role I have had in building this remarkable team. I will forever cherish the relationships within the organization — the friends and teammates that I went to war with on the court for nine years, and all the fans and people of the community. They have always had my back unconditionally, and I cannot be more grateful for what they have meant to my family and to me.

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/kevin-durant-nba-free-agency-announcement/

 

[FAH1223]

If Tim Duncan is making a pitch to KD it sounds like his good knee he injured can heal and will take one more season.

 

[ALonelyDad]

Sources: KD to host free-agent meetings starting July 1

Woj dropped some info too

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant 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, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs 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, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards – 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

 

[Dusty Bake Activate]

Damn. KD most interested in OKC's 2 biggest rivals. He must not really give a fukk about OKC.

 

[Green Ranger]

Get It Done

 

[H.I.M.]

 

[Big Boss]

Sources: KD to host free-agent meetings starting July 1

Woj dropped some info too

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant 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, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs 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, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards – 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

 

[Archangel]

Durant obviously just wants to experience the entire "wine & dine" free agency process. He wants to see what its like to be courted and treated like a King. He'd be a fool to leave OKC and a spineless loser if he joins GS or SA.

 

[Bounty]

Steph - Klay - KD - Dray

 

[ALonelyDad]

it's a sad day when my Lakers are in the same boat as the Denver Nuggets

 

[Brady-Carter]

Damn. KD most interested in OKC's 2 biggest rivals. He must not really give a fukk about OKC.

No East teams either..

 

[Hungry Rabbit]

He won't leave OKC. Why not keep playing with that dog Russ? They were up 3-1 and SHOULD be world champs right now. They'll probably win it next year if he stays.

 

[Big Boss]

No East teams either..

Read the new info

 

[Kenny West]

Not even giving DC a look fukk em

 

[Big Boss]

it's a sad day when my Lakers are in the same boat as the Denver Nuggets

Yea but durant wants to win now