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Kevin Durant has had many huge milestones throughout his NBA career and has been the talk of the league multiple times.
But eight years ago, Durant had perhaps his biggest moment ever when he announced to the world that he was leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors.
Ballislife commemorated Durant’s decision and noted that he would go on to win 154 out of 208 games with the Warriors while securing two championships.
8 YEARS AGO TODAY!
Kevin Durant took his talents to Golden State
The Warriors won 154 out of 208 games with KD pic.twitter.com/TmM1BIch5i
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 4, 2024
Durant’s move from the Thunder to the Warriors is still hotly debated after nearly a decade.
Some people think it was the right move and laid the foundation for the most important period in his career.
But others feel that it was a weak move.
Durant left the up-and-coming Thunder for the most dominant team in the league.
For many, that was a ring-chasing move that was only done so he could become a champion.
Weakest move in NBA history
— KoBron Lakers Fan (@LakersLFG) July 4, 2024
Others noted that the Warriors were great before Durant and remained great after him.
Indeed, they have won another championship in the post-Durant era while he hasn’t come close to doing the same.
They won before him, with him, and without him.
— ALGreeneHTown (@313TO713) July 4, 2024
Many people are remembering just how traumatic and shocking this was.
When Durant announced his intention, Thunder fans were speechless and upset while Warriors followers were elated.
Nah this had me in shambles back then
— nolovematt (@YnGmatt23) July 4, 2024
weak move but that W/L ratio insane
— (@2013LeBronJames) July 4, 2024
Durant’s time with the Warriors is still being talked about.
It started with this huge announcement and then transformed into the Warriors storming the NBA and reminding everyone just how special they were.
Times have changed and both Durant and the Warriors have moved on.
But Thursday’s eight-year anniversary is a chance to remember a moment that rocked the NBA world.
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