"My brother in Christ you picked the coach", "Kevin Durant getting Nash fired would make him the greatest Net OAT" - Fans send in hysterical reactions to Kevin Durant's ultimatum to Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai
The Kevin Durant trade saga has finally seen some developments. Details of the superstar's conversation with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai recently came to light, with both parties seemingly in a delicate situation.
Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has practically been the center of all the drama in the offseason. He submitted a trade request prior to the opening of the free agency.
With the situation taking an unexpected turn in July, it seemed likely that Durant would return to the side for the upcoming season. However, as reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania, the superstar has now offered an ultimatum to the Nets organization.
Forcing Tsai to pick between Durant and the pair of GM Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash, the star has seemingly brought the hammer down on Brooklyn.
In a meeting with Nets owner Joe Tsai, Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that Tsai needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, sources say.
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Although Durant has made his thoughts on the matter clear, there is still a long way to go before it gets resolved. And naturally, NBA fans haven't been able to resist reacting to the situation.
Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter:
@ShamsCharania @KDTrey5 soonโฆ https://t.co/52UNO7jYfd
@ShamsCharania Steve Nash reading this tweet after being handpicked by KD to coach the Nets https://t.co/vQrpf54HLI
@ShamsCharania Nets fans: we running it back
KD: https://t.co/rY5uUXZvl9
@ShamsCharania Steve Nash right now https://t.co/3YfQC7RIrO
@ShamsCharania Steve Nash and Sean Marks tomorrow https://t.co/ZPVPHw4EtX
@ShamsCharania My brother in Christ you picked the coach..
@ShamsCharania Steve Nash when he sees Kevin Durant wants him fired
https://t.co/2bmF89oeo4
@ShamsCharania but I was told kyrie was the problem?
@ShamsCharania KD said TRADE ME or Fire Nash and Sean Marks ๐๐ heโs a SIXER
@ShamsCharania Easy, choose Durant. Nash sucks.
@ShamsCharania James Harden continues to look like he made the right decision
@ShamsCharania Thereโs no way theyโre gonna keep that fraud coach over KD ๐ญ๐ญ
@ShamsCharania Remember when KD say Brons environment is toxic
@ShamsCharania Sean Marks and Nash arriving to the team office tomorrow https://t.co/Q3m0bsVNQl
โWhy do you wanna get rid of Steve Nash?โ
Kevin Durant:
https://t.co/61CFzqta0D
Kevin Durant getting Nash fired would make him the greatest Net OAT.
While several fans have been supportive of Durant's decision, the reality of the situation could be slightly different. Following reports of Durant's ultimatum, Joe Tsai publicly announced his decision to side with the Nets' front-office and coaching staff on Twitter.
Our front office and coaching staff have my support. We will make decisions in the best interest of the Brooklyn Nets.
Given all that has transpired recently, a potential trade for Durant could be in the works.
Many believe Kevin Durant is likely to be traded
Joe Tsai's response to Kevin Durant's ultimatum is seemingly indicative of the direction the Nets intend to move in. That is why, many believe it is likely that Durant will be traded ahead of the new season.
Of course, this raises several important questions going forward. As reported by Shams Charania, there are three teams that could be landing spots for the star the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors.
The Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat remain the most significant candidates to acquire Kevin Durant, per @ShamsCharania https://t.co/vXNSX7jmO9
The three teams have engaged in extensive trade negotiations to acquire the Nets forward, but to no avail so far. That has primarily been due to the Nets' asking price for Durant, which is viewed as too steep.
As things stand, the Brooklyn Nets aren't technically required to trade Durant. Considering that he signed his contract extension last season, the superstar is bound to the side without any leverage to help facilitate a move.
But should things head down that path, a toxic situation developing in Brooklyn could be detrimental to the franchise going forward. Whether Tsai aims to avoid such a situation by trading Durant is up for some degree of speculation.