Kevin Durant’s decision to leave the OKC Thunder and join the Golden State Warriors after blowing a 3-1 lead in the playoffs remains a topic of debate. Critics argue that the Warriors, who had already won a championship before Durant’s arrival, did not need him, and that his addition created an unfair balance in the league.
Back-to-Back Championship Wins with Durant
In Durant’s first two seasons with the team, the Warriors claimed back-to-back NBA Finals victories. However, tensions began to grow within the team, leading to a heated mid-game argument between Durant and Draymond Green. While some believe Green telling the former MVP that the team didn’t need him was the cause of the rift, the players disagreed.
Kerr and Myers Blamed for Handling of Incident
Durant and Green both claimed that the team’s coach, Steve Kerr, and general manager, Bob Myers, were responsible for the fallout due to their handling of the incident. In their eyes, the way the argument was managed worsened an already difficult situation.
End of Durant’s Joy for the Game
Kerr, on the other hand, believes that by the end of Durant’s second season with the Warriors, much of the joy of the game had been lost for him. This sentiment marks a significant shift for Durant, who had previously been a driving force for the team’s success on the court.
