Durant requests a trade - Page 18

JustinVerlander07 · 08-08-2022, 07:07 PM

Well....this is getting good

https://twitter.com/joetsai1999/stat...91235427405824

"Our front office and coaching staff have my support. We will make decisions in the best interest of the Brooklyn Nets."

IronCladLou · 08-08-2022, 07:13 PM

Good.

These blow in fans following KD can exit with him. Marks turned the franchise around and I trust him

And yes, Kenny Atkinson should have been backed as well. He dealt with a lot of crap and was rewarded with a nice firing

ninjacookies · 08-08-2022, 08:07 PM

KD for Jack Ma and Griner.

Alibaba stock soars and KD gets to experience a desolate life without twitter beef.

Nguyen/Nguyen.

Giroux · 08-08-2022, 08:11 PM

My money is on Durant being pissed about bringing in Simmons

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ing-vs-celtics

jbmm161 · 08-08-2022, 08:21 PM

Was my favorite player and PC player when he was in OKC. That core could have gotten over the hump and won a championship.
Disappointed in way he left to GS and he just keeps diminishing his legacy.

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Bosoxfan5990 · 08-08-2022, 08:58 PM

Is it a hot take if I say Durant is overrated at this point?

visualplane · 08-08-2022, 09:04 PM

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Let me see if I understand the timeline correctly…

KD opts out of his deal with GSW and the Nets sign him to a 3 year $120m plus deal even though they know he will miss the entire first season rehabbing his Achilles. Okay.

He then plays 35 games in year two of the deal, but comes within a toe nail of getting the team to the ECF. The Nets reward him with a 4 year $200 mil plus max extension.

KD then really mans up and plays 55 games last season before getting pants in round one by Tatum.

His response? Demand a trade. When that doesn’t work? Demand the GM and coach (the same team to give him that max extension) be fired.

And he’s doing all this while whining on Twitter about any 12 year old who makes fun of him.

If I were an NBA GM I wouldn’t even pick up the phone if the Nets called.

Durant is basically a punk.

tjforce · 08-08-2022, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

Is it a hot take if I say Durant is overrated at this point?

Based on raw skill/talent? No.

As a leader? Yes.

Bosoxfan5990 · 08-08-2022, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Based on raw skill/talent? No.

As a leader? Yes.

I suppose I should've clarified...at this point it's clear he's not a leader and doesn't make players around him better. He's a great talent, but not a great NBA player.

JustinVerlander07 · 08-08-2022, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

I suppose I should've clarified...at this point it's clear he's not a leader and doesn't make players around him better. He's a great talent, but not a great NBA player.

KD doesn't make guys around him better? Uhhh...slow down big fella.

Bosoxfan5990 · 08-08-2022, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

KD doesn't make guys around him better? Uhhh...slow down big fella.

What did he win with a young stacked OKC team and a front-loaded Nets team?

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JustinVerlander07 · 08-08-2022, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

What did he win with a young stacked OKC team and a front-loaded Nets team?

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Seriously? You mean when KD almost single handed carried the Nets past the eventual champs because Kyrie/Harden were both hurt in the ONE postseason those 3 guys were together? That's your argument? (Then the next year Kyrie Kyrie's and Harden quit again)

Or the Thunder team that was highly competitive until he left? A selfless player like KD makes people around him better. He didn't need to hog the ball like a Russell Westbrook. Your logic is just foolish and flawed.

Bosoxfan5990 · 08-08-2022, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

Seriously? You mean when KD almost single handed carried the Nets past the eventual champs because Kyrie/Harden were both hurt in the ONE postseason those 3 guys were together? That's your argument? (Then the next year Kyrie Kyrie's and Harden quit again)

Or the Thunder team that was highly competitive until he left? A selfless player like KD makes people around him better. He didn't need to hog the ball like a Russell Westbrook. Your logic is just foolish and flawed.

SELFLESS??? HAHAHAHAHA

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JustinVerlander07 · 08-08-2022, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

SELFLESS??? HAHAHAHAHA

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On the Basketball court? Yup. You must not actually watch the games.

Bosoxfan5990 · 08-08-2022, 09:45 PM

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On the Basketball court? Yup. You must not actually watch the games.

Passive does not equal selfless.

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Asian62150 · 08-08-2022, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

Well....this is getting good

https://twitter.com/joetsai1999/stat...91235427405824

"Our front office and coaching staff have my support. We will make decisions in the best interest of the Brooklyn Nets."

Yeah. Joe Tsai is done giving in to Kyrie/KD.

rhigh2390 · 08-08-2022, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

I suppose I should've clarified...at this point it's clear he's not a leader and doesn't make players around him better. He's a great talent, but not a great NBA player.

Kevin Durant is an all time great no matter what people think of him. Off the court, he is a head case that gets his feelings hurt way too easily.

Asian62150 · 08-08-2022, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rhigh2390

Kevin Durant is an all time great no matter what people think of him. Off the court, he is a head case that gets his feelings hurt way too easily.

Correct. Maybe he's not the alpha people wanted/expected him to be. But that doesn't mean he's not a great NBA player.

Not everyone has to be either Bill Russell or MJ to be considered "great."

And yes, KD is way too sensitive off the court.

daeve · 08-08-2022, 11:02 PM

https://twitter.com/modakhil_nba/sta...zg-WMdmV083puA

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This whole Nets saga is comical and should be a case study for other franchises. There were several chances for this to go right for them and for one reason or another it didn't happen.

Signing DeAndre Jordan when they had Allen to appease Kyrie and KD, fire Atkinson because he wanted to play the better center, blessed the Nash hiring, blew it all up for Harden, then had to move him because of all the disfunction, and now issuing ultimatums. Just a complete mess

clocsta2323 · 08-09-2022, 02:39 AM

Finally Joe Tsai found his balls

clocsta2323 · 08-09-2022, 02:58 AM

Has anyone self destructed like Durant? He is making history

IronCladLou · 08-09-2022, 05:10 AM

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Finally Joe Tsai found his balls

LOL.

CCP should run BKN too!

Giroux · 08-09-2022, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by clocsta2323

Has anyone self destructed like Durant? He is making history

His teammate Ben Simmons?

KhalDrogo · 08-09-2022, 06:10 AM

Would be best for the NBA if he is not traded. What a baby.

JRX · 08-09-2022, 08:06 AM

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His teammate Ben Simmons?

Nah Simmons never reached kd levels. I dont know if its partly these guys being in their 30s and realizing while still great, they're no longer the alphas in the league. Bos made kd look old in the playoffs.

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Giroux Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 4,891 cardsgoingup	My money is on Durant being pissed about bringing in Simmons https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ing-vs-celtics

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jbmm161 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 664 jbmm161	Was my favorite player and PC player when he was in OKC. That core could have gotten over the hump and won a championship. Disappointed in way he left to GS and he just keeps diminishing his legacy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Bosoxfan5990 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: MA Posts: 13,948 rossisportscards	Is it a hot take if I say Durant is overrated at this point?

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clocsta2323 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: D.C. Posts: 6,842	Finally Joe Tsai found his balls

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clocsta2323 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: D.C. Posts: 6,842	Has anyone self destructed like Durant? He is making history