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Kevin Durant's Selection Process

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July 1st is the beginning of the pursuit. We all knew it was coming. Kevin Durant begins his selection process. With the massive TV deal leading to the rising cap, Durant will have many options. He has narrowed it down to six teams; the Thunder, Warriors, Spurs, Celtics, Heat, and Clippers. I have dissected the candidates.

Thunder- No brainer. Durant was drafted by the Thunder (Supersonics) number 2 overall in the 2007 NBA draft. Durant has blossomed into a superstar with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 7X All-Star described as the "scoring prodigy" has won the scoring title four times. The face of the franchise, Durant is the leader and face of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Before he makes the decision (no TV special needed), the Thunder will …show more content…

Durant fits seamlessly into the Spurs rotation. With Duncan likely retiring, the Spurs will be looking to bring in fresh, young talent. Last year's addition of Lamarcus Aldridge playing along side defensive player of the year Kawhi Leonard leading the helm, provides an enticing landscape for Durant to sink his heels. Durant surely fits in with the culture. His calm demeanor laid back style is something that Popovich and the Spurs are used to. The current formula has been successful. Five championships since 99, the Spurs built a dynasty led by work horse veteran Tim Duncan and PG Tony Parker. It would make sense that Durant would want to go to a team led by one of the best coaches in the game, in a state with no state tax, and with an opportunity to lead the team back to glory. This situation can go either …show more content…

KD in Green, charging out of the tunnel at the TD Bank North Garden to his first NBA title, 18th franchise title, permanently stamping his title as one of the greatest if all time. This is the scrawny kid that was chosen second to Greg Oden (gotta love the NBA draft) in 2007. Durant is not about wasting anyone's time. JHe wants to go where he can lead his team and win a title. A place he can call home, cement his legacy. No better place than the Celtics. The Celtics are an organization rich with tradition, from Larry Bird to Bill Russell, no one can argue the deep history seeping through Legends Way around the Garden. Currently, they have a solid young defensive team and the money to spend to acquire one or two missing pieces. Durant has raved about the Celtics organization before. They are definitely the dark horse in this game.

Heat- All honesty, outside of the weather and no state tax I have no idea why he would choose to go to the Heat. Whiteside is a free agent and will most likely sign elsewhere, Wade will likely be resigned but is on the downside of his career, and no Bosh. The Heat are expected to enter free agency with about $42 million in cap space, there would have to be some maneuvering on the part of the Heat to sign Durant and still have a team around him that can compete for the title. No

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