Is KD coming to the Knicks?

Halbert · 02-11-2019, 03:35 PM

Been a ton of speculation around the media and a lot of folks are talking about Kevin Durant joining the Knicks either this off season or the following year.

Do you guys think KD will join the knicks in a year or two?

Furthermore, do you think KD will be paired up with the likes of Kyrie and/or Anthony Davis?

KnicksLife · 02-11-2019, 03:37 PM

That is the Knicks best case scenario plan and the reason why traded away Kristaps for salary cap. But who knows if KD really want to come.

smalltown · 02-11-2019, 03:38 PM

The Knicks what you to think so:

exoticprince · 02-11-2019, 03:58 PM

I’ve been predicting this since immediately following the 2018 finals - he’s gonna be a Knick

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1224596

anusinha · 02-11-2019, 04:02 PM

Card wise what does that do to his value? He goes from being an MVP candidate on a championship team, to a team thats been irrelevant for decades and probably isnt going anywhere anytime soon.

spurs50fan · 02-11-2019, 04:09 PM

I think it's more possible after seeing his last interview

Siberian13 · 02-11-2019, 04:15 PM

Can KD handle the NY media and fans though?

Primo24 · 02-11-2019, 04:22 PM

Seems too hard to predict where kd will go. How many knew he was gs bound? Seems more a by product of the media. They love talking big markets.

LC2nine10 · 02-11-2019, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Can KD handle the NY media and fans though?

Not a chance.
It will be epic tho.

KnicksLife · 02-11-2019, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LC2nine10

Not a chance.
It will be epic tho.

He will need multiple burner accounts. Maybe he has already created one/two per day , so he will have enough if he comes to NY lol

exitmusicblue · 02-11-2019, 04:33 PM

Time for KD to go full Sparta in NY.

House money. Everything to gain, little to lose.

All good if he stays another year in GS.

Halbert · 02-11-2019, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KnicksLife

That is the Knicks best case scenario plan and the reason why traded away Kristaps for salary cap. But who knows if KD really want to come.

We shouldn't have traded Porzingis. We needed to dump Hardaway's contract

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Originally Posted by smalltown

The Knicks what you to think so:

Just another example of the Knicks being the Knicks.... a laughing joke

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Originally Posted by anusinha

Card wise what does that do to his value? He goes from being an MVP candidate on a championship team, to a team thats been irrelevant for decades and probably isnt going anywhere anytime soon.

Some argue that if KD joins and has another superstar + #1 pick.... if they can win a ring it would be monumental. Sounds more like a pipe dream to me.

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Can KD handle the NY media and fans though?

Good question, and tough to answer. Also, hard to go from an organization as well run as the dubs to James Dolan and the Knicks...

exoticprince · 02-11-2019, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by exitmusicblue

Time for KD to go full Sparta in NY.

House money. Everything to gain, little to lose.

All good if he stays another year in GS.

If he fails to win with the Knicks and the warriors win another ring without him then he has a whole lot to lose

exitmusicblue · 02-11-2019, 05:03 PM

Not really. 3 or 4 under the same narrative... or unprecedented glory?

mfw13 · 02-11-2019, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Can KD handle the NY media and fans though?

That's what I'm wondering.

He's a pretty sensitive guy and already having some issues with the media. So why would he put himself in the position of having to deal with the extremely aggressive NY media? Being the perceived "savoir" of the franchise also means taking all the blame if you can't actually save said franchise.

My gut feeling is that he either re-ups with the Warriors for the max or joins Kawhi (and possibly AD) with the Clippers. LA is much more low-key than NYC is.

dgbarnes · 02-11-2019, 05:29 PM

I remember hearing that one of the reasons he joined the Warriors was because he loves the west coast. Apparently he always enjoyed living and playing in Seattle during his rookie year, and wanted to return to the area. Obviously this type of thing can change for people, but it may be a factor.

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WaiverWire · 02-11-2019, 05:43 PM

I bet he's considering it. But it's tough to walk away from championships and a good environment. Best case scenario, he'll have half the amount of talent in New York and half the amount of management competency. I'd peg it as 40% odds he leaves Golden State.

Branesergen · 02-11-2019, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

My gut feeling is that he either re-ups with the Warriors for the max or joins Kawhi (and possibly AD) with the Clippers. LA is much more low-key than NYC is.

I would place my money on this happening before he joins the Knicks.

exitmusicblue · 02-11-2019, 05:54 PM

Important thread... whatever he decides will have a seismic impact on the league.

Clippers would also be cool. Just don't see him joining a team like the Celtics; better to stay.

trmpetyjo · 02-11-2019, 06:01 PM

Seems like he is at the age and point in his career where he would want to build his own team. He is already confident that he is the best player in the NBA, going to the Knicks will give him the opportunity to build a team he wants and prove it.

exitmusicblue · 02-11-2019, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by trmpetyjo

Seems like he is at the age and point in his career where he would want to build his own team. He is already confident that he is the best player in the NBA, going to the Knicks will give him the opportunity to build a team he wants and prove it.

Plus expected to have same ring total as Lebron at arrival. House money. Been saying KD to Knicks specifically is 20%, chance of leaving (to any other team other than Dubs) probably closer to 50%.

I love my Dubs but the team can't complain. Another year before Knicks would be sweet, as well.

pgisback · 02-11-2019, 06:10 PM

There's zero chance soft cupcake KD takes the risk of leaving the 73 win team he joined. He is too fragile mentally to go to New York and lose. It's all an act with him. No way he leaves.

theleica · 02-11-2019, 06:11 PM

If he wants to play for a NY team, why not just join the Nets? They aren't a dumpster fire, have a good GM & coach, have a ton of young talent, and are making the playoffs this year. With him they would be in the top 4-5 teams in the East.

How long has it been since the Knicks made it to a Conference Finals? 20 years?

asujbl · 02-11-2019, 06:12 PM

Durant, Irving, Zion, Knox would be one hell of a team in the East...

exitmusicblue · 02-11-2019, 06:15 PM

For once we agree.

Or swap in AD...

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theleica Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 4,381	If he wants to play for a NY team, why not just join the Nets? They aren't a dumpster fire, have a good GM & coach, have a ton of young talent, and are making the playoffs this year. With him they would be in the top 4-5 teams in the East. How long has it been since the Knicks made it to a Conference Finals? 20 years? Last edited by theleica; 02-11-2019 at 06:14 PM.

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02-11-2019, 03:35 PM	#1
Halbert Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 5,695 Halbert424	Is KD coming to the Knicks? Been a ton of speculation around the media and a lot of folks are talking about Kevin Durant joining the Knicks either this off season or the following year. Do you guys think KD will join the knicks in a year or two? Furthermore, do you think KD will be paired up with the likes of Kyrie and/or Anthony Davis? __________________ Who wants that honey?

02-11-2019, 03:58 PM	#4
exoticprince Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 3,309	I’ve been predicting this since immediately following the 2018 finals - he’s gonna be a Knick https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1224596

02-11-2019, 04:02 PM	#5
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,340	Card wise what does that do to his value? He goes from being an MVP candidate on a championship team, to a team thats been irrelevant for decades and probably isnt going anywhere anytime soon.

02-11-2019, 04:09 PM	#6
spurs50fan Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,871	I think it's more possible after seeing his last interview

02-11-2019, 04:15 PM	#7
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 75,821 shiller13	Can KD handle the NY media and fans though?

02-11-2019, 04:22 PM	#8
Primo24 Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 371	Seems too hard to predict where kd will go. How many knew he was gs bound? Seems more a by product of the media. They love talking big markets.

02-11-2019, 04:33 PM	#11
exitmusicblue Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 14,027	Time for KD to go full Sparta in NY. House money. Everything to gain, little to lose. All good if he stays another year in GS.

02-11-2019, 05:03 PM	#14
exitmusicblue Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 14,027	Not really. 3 or 4 under the same narrative... or unprecedented glory?

02-11-2019, 05:29 PM	#16
dgbarnes Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 657	I remember hearing that one of the reasons he joined the Warriors was because he loves the west coast. Apparently he always enjoyed living and playing in Seattle during his rookie year, and wanted to return to the area. Obviously this type of thing can change for people, but it may be a factor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-11-2019, 05:43 PM	#17
WaiverWire Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,935	I bet he's considering it. But it's tough to walk away from championships and a good environment. Best case scenario, he'll have half the amount of talent in New York and half the amount of management competency. I'd peg it as 40% odds he leaves Golden State.

02-11-2019, 05:54 PM	#19
exitmusicblue Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 14,027	Important thread... whatever he decides will have a seismic impact on the league. Clippers would also be cool. Just don't see him joining a team like the Celtics; better to stay.

02-11-2019, 06:01 PM	#20
trmpetyjo Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 1,568	Seems like he is at the age and point in his career where he would want to build his own team. He is already confident that he is the best player in the NBA, going to the Knicks will give him the opportunity to build a team he wants and prove it.

02-11-2019, 06:10 PM	#22
pgisback Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 21,023	There's zero chance soft cupcake KD takes the risk of leaving the 73 win team he joined. He is too fragile mentally to go to New York and lose. It's all an act with him. No way he leaves.

02-11-2019, 06:15 PM	#25
exitmusicblue Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 14,027	For once we agree. Or swap in AD...