"'Joe, let's run it back and bring a title to Brooklyn!' That's what he should say" - Chris Broussard hilariously roleplays Kevin Durant's potential meeting with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai
Weeks after requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant is set to meet owner Joe Tsai to discuss his future with the team.
On "First Things First", Fox Sports analyst Chris Broussard speculated on how the meeting might play out.
The Kevin Durant trade saga has been one of the most-talked-about storylines in the offseason. Considering that the Nets haven't found a suitor for their superstar, it seems likely that Durant will stay in Brooklyn next season.
REPORT: Kevin Durant is expected to meet with Nets owner Joe Tsai this week after his trade request has stalled out.
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According to Broussard, Durant should inform Tsai that he no longer wants to be traded and that he plans to win the title next season with Brooklyn.
"He should walk in there and say, 'Joe, remember that text I sent you several weeks ago requesting a trade? Forget about it! I'm back!"
He further added:
"'Joe! I am rocking with the Nets this year! I got a locked in Kyrie Irving on one side. I got a 'chip on his shoulder' Ben Simmons on the other side. I got the bubble-baller TJ Warren coming off the bench. I got the Australian assassin Patty Mills got my back. Joe, let's run it back and bring a title to Brooklyn!' That's what he should say."
drop* — @Chris_BroussardKD to meet with Nets owner Joe Tsai per reports. What should he say?
"I'm back! ... You believe, Joe. These other teams don't believe. I'm Kevin freaking Durant. I am a core. I'll make you a contender by myself. Joe, let's bring a title to Brooklyn." *🎤 drop* — @Chris_Broussard https://t.co/My5URkm8JS
The Nets have made some impressive additions to their roster in the offseason, which may be enough to help them compete for the title should Durant stay.
Will Kevin Durant return to the Brooklyn Nets?
Although Kevin Durant was expected to be traded earlier in the offseason, the superstar has failed to find any takers. With his trade value possibly the highest of any player, teams have shown a distinct lack of interest in the superstar.
The Boston Celtics emerged as a potential landing point for the superstar. A potential deal involving Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and draft picks seemed like a solid package.
Sources: The Boston Celtics have offered a Jaylen Brown package to the Nets for Kevin Durant, which Brooklyn turned down and countered.
Full details on a potential Celtics-Nets mega-deal to be had, latest on Donovan Mitchell and more at the Inside Pass: theathletic.com/3446562/2022/0…
Unfortunately for Boston, Brooklyn turned down the deal. As things stand, the Nets seem to be in no rush to make a deal for Durant. Considering all the pieces in play at the moment, it seems highly unlikely that Durant will suit up for any other team in the upcoming season.