As an OKC fan, I'm OK with Durant's decision. Most of the fan base here are grateful that they had nine years to watch him play and develop into who he is today.
Durant's departure will make next season even more interesting. Will the Thunder become Westbrook's team? Will Westbrook stay or be traded? I do know that it will be fun to watch the kids play. Instead of expecting the Thunder to win every game, you can be pleasantly surprised to watch them knock off a quality opponent every now and then.
I sort-of feel sorry for Warriors fans. They may see some beautiful basketball, if they enjoy the sport from an aesthetic perspective. But, they will have sky-high expectations for their team and feel severely let down if the Warriors don't win it all. Plus, they are the Evil Empire now. There will be no more rooting for a team their management drafted and developed. They are loaded with legacy mercenaries, who have no attachment to the team's history but who are just there to get a ring.
Durant's departure will make next season even more interesting. Will the Thunder become Westbrook's team? Will Westbrook stay or be traded? I do know that it will be fun to watch the kids play. Instead of expecting the Thunder to win every game, you can be pleasantly surprised to watch them knock off a quality opponent every now and then.
I sort-of feel sorry for Warriors fans. They may see some beautiful basketball, if they enjoy the sport from an aesthetic perspective. But, they will have sky-high expectations for their team and feel severely let down if the Warriors don't win it all. Plus, they are the Evil Empire now. There will be no more rooting for a team their management drafted and developed. They are loaded with legacy mercenaries, who have no attachment to the team's history but who are just there to get a ring.