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[The Professor]

I think what people are really mad about, is the fact that the Thunder literally outplayed the Warriors, and lost due to historic three point shooting, three point shooting that then abandoned GS probably because of the tough series played against OKC.

Also, Kevin Durant had a horrible Game 6, where the Thunder led for most of the game but couldn't close it out (because Durant only does that to SA so fuck him extra for that). He had a talented enough team to beat the Warriors, and when HE and Westbrook couldn't close them out, he jumped ship to a team with 3 All-NBA players.

I can't fault a guy for wanting to leave a job for what he thinks will be a better job, but for competition, leaving a great job for...a great job seems weird? Makes me wonder just how much Durant truly disliked playing with Westbrook after this many years. For as close as they seem, it's the only thing that makes sense.

[Greendaybum5]

I think what people are really mad about, is the fact that the Thunder literally outplayed the Warriors, and lost due to historic three point shooting, three point shooting that then abandoned GS probably because of the tough series played against OKC.

Also, Kevin Durant had a horrible Game 6, where the Thunder led for most of the game but couldn't close it out (because Durant only does that to SA so fuck him extra for that). He had a talented enough team to beat the Warriors, and when HE and Westbrook couldn't close them out, he jumped ship to a team with 3 All-NBA players.

I can't fault a guy for wanting to leave a job for what he thinks will be a better job, but for competition, leaving a great job for...a great job seems weird? Makes me wonder just how much Durant truly disliked playing with Westbrook after this many years. For as close as they seem, it's the only thing that makes sense.

don't think it can be summed up better than this.... I think one additional factor could've been Russ telling KD hey I'm going to LA (or anywhere else) next year so if you want to go now's your chance. Also if that theory is right then Russ doesn't look like the bad guy for leaving next year since KD left before him haha

[Spencer 555]

that and maybe he wanted to play in an actual system with ball movement. he said in his letter for the players tribune something about how he wanted to improve his game or maximize his potential. i would have to agree this move could really potentially make him better. Its amazing to think durant could be better then weve seen him in a system that emphasizes ball movement. Durant is a bit turnover prone, but I think in this system durant might be able to maximize his passing ability (which I pretty good). I think defensively durant could be better on this team as well. Honestly see durant being the #1 option on this team and draymond I gonna be even more of a double double machine. My bet is klay becomes entirely a spotup shooter, steph regresses a bit and plays a bit more off the ball, draymond plays a shit ton of point forward and avgs 8+ assists per game and durant morphs into an unstoppable shooting centre.

steph - klay - iggy - green - durant...

[Sanosuke]

Also fuck Al Horford. Changed all his shit on twitter to Celtics in an instant, took 3 days to write a trash ass 2 sentence tweet with no sentiment to the fans that cheered him on.

[Sanosuke]

Also fuck Lil B.

K I'm done.

[Greendaybum5]

that and maybe he wanted to play in an actual system with ball movement. he said in his letter for the players tribune something about how he wanted to improve his game or maximize his potential. i would have to agree this move could really potentially make him better. Its amazing to think durant could be better then weve seen him in a system that emphasizes ball movement. Durant is a bit turnover prone, but I think in this system durant might be able to maximize his passing ability (which I pretty good). I think defensively durant could be better on this team as well. Honestly see durant being the #1 option on this team and draymond I gonna be even more of a double double machine. My bet is klay becomes entirely a spotup shooter, steph regresses a bit and plays a bit more off the ball, draymond plays a shit ton of point forward and avgs 8+ assists per game and durant morphs into an unstoppable shooting centre.

steph - klay - iggy - green - durant...

1st and foremost. iggy will be the 6 man I believe.

2nd green would be C with Durant at the 4 in that situation. may even put iggy on the 4 to keep Durant at 3 at times. I think you're correct to assume Curry/Thompson will play off the ball more, but that's what happens when a superstar joins your team. Curry seems to be perfectly fine taking back seat to Durant, which I find interesting.

[Spencer 555]

1st and foremost. iggy will be the 6 man I believe.

2nd green would be C with Durant at the 4 in that situation. may even put iggy on the 4 to keep Durant at 3 at times. I think you're correct to assume Curry/Thompson will play off the ball more, but that's what happens when a superstar joins your team. Curry seems to be perfectly fine taking back seat to Durant, which I find interesting.

Oh no doubt about iggy playin 6th man minutes, I was just highlighting that lineup. I actually think Durant is going to play very little 3 this year. Of course he will play the 3, but the warriors is essentially positionless basketball. I just think it's fascinating the how the warriors could potentially play with that lineup.

Regardless of position in that lineup, I think Durant and Green will be switching a ton and Durant will guard some centres. Green has more lateral quicks and you would rather him guarding the perimeter/help defence for certain matchups and Durant has the length/size to play the 5.

[Sanosuke]

KD leaving OKC is a bitchmade move.

[The Professor]

Golden State can't play small all the time. That's too taxing going against bigger teams. That's what wore them down against OKC. They may have picked up West and Pachulia, but they have no rim protection. For all the points they are gonna score, they're going to give up quite a bit to teams that penetrate well (Portland, Clippers, Cavs, etc). I'm also really intrigued what a healthy Clippers team can do against them. This will be the last year the current Clippers team has a chance for a title before they shake things up. Can Blake punish the Warriors because he's going to have a massive advantage as will Deandre on PnRs. Going to be interesting.

I project the Warriors will finish between 65-67 wins next year. They'll lose a few more close games, and conserve more energy during the year with a thinner bench causing more losses. In the postseason though, I expect them to be juggernauts. Unless the Clippers, Spurs, or Cavs find a way to score on them consistently, I see them making a grand run if healthy.

Also, kinda intrigued by Memphis. Gasol, Randolph, Conley, and Parsons is pretty potent IF healthy. They also have some decent bench players. Who knows but maybe they can do some damage next year as well.

[Spencer 555]

Golden State can't play small all the time. That's too taxing going against bigger teams. That's what wore them down against OKC. They may have picked up West and Pachulia, but they have no rim protection. For all the points they are gonna score, they're going to give up quite a bit to teams that penetrate well (Portland, Clippers, Cavs, etc). I'm also really intrigued what a healthy Clippers team can do against them. This will be the last year the current Clippers team has a chance for a title before they shake things up. Can Blake punish the Warriors because he's going to have a massive advantage as will Deandre on PnRs. Going to be interesting.

I project the Warriors will finish between 65-67 wins next year. They'll lose a few more close games, and conserve more energy during the year with a thinner bench causing more losses. In the postseason though, I expect them to be juggernauts. Unless the Clippers, Spurs, or Cavs find a way to score on them consistently, I see them making a grand run if healthy.

Also, kinda intrigued by Memphis. Gasol, Randolph, Conley, and Parsons is pretty potent IF healthy. They also have some decent bench players. Who knows but maybe they can do some damage next year as well.

Don't forget Utah. I feel like Utah could really make some noise in the playoffs if they can get there. They could be bad boys .