MVP! MVP! MVP! (Deserved it's own thread)

RoadDawg55

Durant is 25 and taking the growing pains. Jordan and LeBron had them too. Not saying he will have their success, but chances are he will win a championship in the next few years. OKC has roster and coaching issues, but they have the best young nucleus in the NBA. Ibaka is 24 and Westbrook is 25. If Durant leaves after next year, it will be for a contender. Smart money is on him winning a championship in the next 3-4 years.

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dnc said:

RoadDawg55 said:

You guys are the biggest Johnny-lately's. You probably said the same shit about LeBron. Do any of you actually believe Durant is never winning a championship. Hopefully, this is just the SoooperSoonic coming out. Dominique Wilkins, Cockus?

If I had to guess I'd say Durant wins a title, but it's going to take a new coach or new GM or most likely abundance for that to happen. Durant's still my favorite player in the NBA but he really disappointed me the past 6 weeks.

He'll win a title IMO however you never know. I mean MJ denied a lot of great guys who everyone thought for sure would win a title like Stockton-Malone, Ewing, Barkley, Payton-Kemp, Drexler(I know he won one but not as the guy). Those were all-time greats that I'm sure many felt they were going to win a title.

I think in a bigger market Durant can win. As Lebron found out role players are much more likely to play with you in a city that is a desirable place to live.

Battier, Lewis, Allen, Birdman probably aren't coming to play with him in Cleveland. But collect a check and live in South Beach? Fuck yea where do I sign?

Not to mention no way all-stars like Wade or Bosh would come play with him.

doogsinparadise

How about the Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp of the 2010s, if that isn't fucking depressing.

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doogsinparadise said:

How about the Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp of the 2010s, if that isn't fucking depressing.

So which one has the coke problem and has like 10 kids running around?

doogsinparadise

Your eyes are as good as mine.

Fire_Marshall_Bill

RoadDawg55 said:

You guys are the biggest Johnny-lately's. You probably said the same shit about LeBron. Do any of you actually believe Durant is never winning a championship. Hopefully, this is just the SoooperSoonic coming out. Dominique Wilkins, Cockus?

I thought Baby Bron would eventually win one after the '11 Finals. The Heats just had too much talent. That's not really case w/ the Blunder. I think he's a free agent in either two or three years. So if he does leave, who knows. THere is a 50 50 chance right now, IMO.

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I would laugh so hard if Durant takes his talents to South Beach(by then Wade and Bosh should be up) to join a super team.

dnc

He_Needs_More_Time said:

I would laugh so hard if Durant takes his talents to South Beach(by then Wade and Bosh should be up) to join a super team.

I don't see him leaving OKC ever, but if he did I'd guess he ends up on the Lakers or the Celtics if anywhere. He seems like a small town guy which is why I think he stays in OKC, but also like guy with a real appreciation of history.

dhdawg

I doubt durant leaves, but westbrook might

dnc

dhdawg said:

I doubt durant leaves, but westbrook might

Agree with this, especially if he keeps being blamed for OKC's problems. But I definitely see Westbrook as a bright lights, big city guy. He could be Ballmer's first big FA splash, give him a chance to stick it to Clay Clay too.









And no, I haven't looked up the Clips salary cap situation and have no idea if they could afford RW whenever he becomes a FA. It was a throwaway comment, not actual analysis.