"Well run teams aren't going to gut their franchise for a guy that wasn't even happy in Golden State" - Colin Cowherd says Kevin Durant is trapped in Brooklyn, says it's of his own making
Kevin Durant shocked the NBA world when he requested a trade away from the Brooklyn Nets. The possibility of it materializing always seemed unlikely, particularly after the Rudy Gobert trade. With training camp approaching, Durant has decided to stay with the Nets.
Colin Cowherd, speaking on his show "The Herd with Colin Cowherd", spoke on the subject. He stated that there wasn't a well-run franchise that would be willing to part with the assets necessary to acquire Kevin Durant. Cowherd said:
"Milwaukee was interested, Golden State was interested, Boston was interested, Miami was interested, Phoenix was intereseted, but those are well-run teams, and well-run teams aren't going to gut their franchise for a guy that wasn't even happy in Golden State.
"They're not going to gut their roster. They're not going to gut their future with six number-one picks."
Cowherd continued to add that Brooklyn likely gave Kevin Durant options:
"Brooklyn probably said, 'here are the choices. You can stay with us, we've got talent, we like our roster, a lot of shooters or go to a desparate poorly-run franchise and you can be a $20 million chandelier in a lousy house."
While Cowherd's comments may be true, it was unlikely all along that Durant would leave the Nets this offseason. Outside of the Golden State Warriors, the teams mentioned don't possess the assets to acquire Durant. Several contenders did make an effort to acquire Durant, but their best package wasn't enough for Brooklyn.
"Kevin Durant is trapped, but it's his making."
— @ColinCowherd on KD returning to Brooklyn https://t.co/fIKwlXgOAj
With Kevin Durant set to return, can Brooklyn contend?
The Brooklyn Nets should be thrilled with Kevin Durant's decision to stay. Without Durant, the Nets would probably be better off rebuilding, but would not have the assets for the process. With Durant, the Nets are likely title contenders.
Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons give the Nets one of, if not the most talented 'Big 3' in the NBA. While there are concerns about off-the-court issues, all three should enter this season with a chip on their shoulders and a desire to prove their naysayers wrong. Talent has never been a question for the trio, and, if motivated, they could be dangerous.
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Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons have combined for
22 All Star appearances
14 All-NBA selections
3 ROY
2 All-Defensive
How far can this Brooklyn trio go? https://t.co/YdjqRYXB3Y
Outside of the Nets 'Big 3', they also possess the depth, shooting, and defense necessary to compete in the modern NBA. It also helps that they possess a plethora of wings, in what Durant has called a 'wings league'.
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It’s a wings league…
The roster remains one of the best in the NBA and if the Nets are able to get the team on the same page, they could play deep into the postseason.
The Nets *could* just run it back.
Kyrie Irving
Joe Harris
Kevin Durant
Ben Simmons
Nic Claxton
Bench:
Patty Mills
Seth Curry
Royce O’Neale
Cam Thomas
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