Durant says Westbrook will be back Thursday vs the Heat

[Jameerthefear]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10472984/kevin-durant-says-russell-westbrook-return-injury-thursday-miami-heat

[JamiesChrist]

Breaking new bro

[MichaelCorleone]

The Servant ushering in The Master.

[Milbuck]

They embarrassed the Heat on the road without Westbrook..now they're at home with their 2nd best guy back?

This is either gonna be a huge disappointment of a game, or the greatest beatdown of the defending champs in NBA history.

[KendrickPerkins]

:applause:

I think Miami's got this one though. Hope we get it, but I have a bad feeling about this.

[MichaelCorleone]

Any idea if they gonna use nickname jerseys?

I like the idea of King, Jesus, GOATbrook and The Servant being on the court together.

[Milbuck]

:applause:

I think Miami's got this one though. Hope we get it, but I have a bad feeling about this.
This is a pseudo-statement game. People are gonna hype the shit out of it, but it doesn't mean that much. KD has already proved who he is, the best in the world. The Thunder have already proved that they're here and ready to win it all.

People are gonna jizz themselves over this matchup just because Westbrook is coming back, completely ignoring the fact that it could very well take a significant adjustment period working him back in.

[LeGOAT]

:applause:

I think Miami's got this one though. Hope we get it, but I have a bad feeling about this.
Beta

[KendrickPerkins]

This is a pseudo-statement game. People are gonna hype the shit out of it, but it doesn't mean that much. KD has already proved who he is, the best in the world. The Thunder have already proved that they're here and ready to win it all.

People are gonna jizz themselves over this matchup just because Westbrook is coming back, completely ignoring the fact that it could very well take a significant adjustment period working him back in.
Well said.

[LONGTIME]

This is a pseudo-statement game. People are gonna hype the shit out of it, but it doesn't mean that much. KD has already proved who he is, the best in the world. The Thunder have already proved that they're here and ready to win it all.

People are gonna jizz themselves over this matchup just because Westbrook is coming back, completely ignoring the fact that it could very well take a significant adjustment period working him back in.

:applause:

[maybeshewill13]

Thunder on their way to a 65 win season while bran will struggle to keep his team afloat if Wade misses much time :lol

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Thunder on their way to a 65 win season while bran will struggle to keep his team afloat if Wade misses much time :lol
well bran was busy winning 2 straight finals MVPs and was able to go to three straight finals while u and you boy Durant were busy doing this:http://i48.tinypic.com/29fy1p0.gif

[dabigbaws]

oh god. brans gonna get embarrassed for the 3rd time by durant in the past month or so

[Milbuck]

:rolleyes:

Every ****ing thread.

[MichaelCorleone]

well bran was busy winning 2 straight finals MVPs and was able to go to three straight finals while u and you boy Durant were busy doing this:
http://i48.tinypic.com/29fy1p0.gif
:roll: :roll: :roll:

[hahaitme]

Do you guys think they will play Westbrook on limited minutes?

I have him on my fantasy team and dont know if I should put him on.

[chazzy]

well bran was busy winning 2 straight finals MVPs and was able to go to three straight finals while u and you boy Durant were busy doing this:http://i48.tinypic.com/29fy1p0.gif
RRR3?

[maybeshewill13]

Do you guys think they will play Westbrook on limited minutes?

I have him on my fantasy team and dont know if I should put him on.
Doubt it, last time he came back he was back to starter minutes. They wouldn't play him if he wasn't ready.

[LONGTIME]

Doubt it, last time he came back he was back to starter minutes. They wouldn't play him if he wasn't ready.

They should do the smart thing and ease him back in. Let KD carry the load.

[JohnFreeman]

The day Durants numbers shrink

[Marlo_Stanfield]

RRR3?
http://media2.giphy.com/media/fFwOzwhCO1FMA/giphy.gif

[plowking]

This is a pseudo-statement game. People are gonna hype the shit out of it, but it doesn't mean that much. KD has already proved who he is, the best in the world. The Thunder have already proved that they're here and ready to win it all.

People are gonna jizz themselves over this matchup just because Westbrook is coming back, completely ignoring the fact that it could very well take a significant adjustment period working him back in.

Sounds like excuses to me.

KD didn't outplay Bron, and if he did it was marginally. If people thought the first game meant a lot, this one means as much or if not, more than the first one.

[JohnFreeman]

Sounds like excuses to me.

KD didn't outplay Bron, and if he did it was marginally. If people thought the first game meant a lot, this one means as much or if not, more than the first one.
What happened around the same time last year?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twpu2xo3lO8

[maybeshewill13]

Sounds like excuses to me.

KD didn't outplay Bron, and if he did it was marginally. If people thought the first game meant a lot, this one means as much or if not, more than the first one.

Dat denial :sleeping

http://media.fyre.co/S2eiHp6WQNi33K2M7r1O_jjgfj.png

[chazzy]

KD didn't outplay Bron
:durantunimpressed:

[Marlo_Stanfield]

:durantunimpressed:
he didnt lebron even had more points on better efficency:biggums:

[plowking]

Dat denial :sleeping

http://media.fyre.co/S2eiHp6WQNi33K2M7r1O_jjgfj.png

3 fast break buckets with Bron no where near him, and the worst goaltend call ever are all included in that 9-17. If they were completely honest, its 5-13...

And all that shows is Bron guarded the best player on the other team the whole game just about, while KD didn't.

[plowking]

:durantunimpressed:

I've already said Durant is the best player in the league, but he didn't outplay Bron that game.
They scored the same amount of points, and KD got a few more assists because his teammates hit everything. The difference was role players, and the fact KD made some nice plays on Lebron, leading everyone to think KD did something special.

[KendrickPerkins]

Sounds like excuses to me.

KD didn't outplay Bron, and if he did it was marginally. If people thought the first game meant a lot, this one means as much or if not, more than the first one.
Yes he did. :oldlol: By a lot actually. Considering the amount of double teams KD attracted all game, those stats don't even do his play any justice.

He outplayed him, just admit it.

Hell, who knows, LeBron might even it out this Thurs, which is what I'm fully expecting.

[maybeshewill13]

3 fast break buckets with Bron no where near him, and the worst goaltend call ever are all included in that 9-17. If they were completely honest, its 5-13...

And all that shows is Bron guarded the best player on the other team the whole game just about, while KD didn't.
LOL :facepalm You're a joke. Adding you to the ban list. Lets go through and discount every layup/dunk Lebron travels on will we? Oh wait, no points left.

[Combat Wombat]

I've already said Durant is the best player in the league, but he didn't outplay Bron that game.
They scored the same amount of points, and KD got a few more assists because his teammates hit everything. The difference was role players, and the fact KD made some nice plays on Lebron, leading everyone to think KD did something special.

:biggums:

You can't be f%cking serious? Durant clearly outplayed Lebron, both on offense and defense. And people here called you a rational Heat fan. :facepalm

[sportjames23]

Dat denial :sleeping

http://media.fyre.co/S2eiHp6WQNi33K2M7r1O_jjgfj.png


:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Angel Face]

I feel bad for Lebron, got humilated by KD last Jan. Shatted his pants during the all star game. Now Westbrook returns on Thu, Lebron will be depressed. He could lose his will to live. Oh Lebron, hope Gloria to take care of you.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

I feel bad for Lebron, got humilated by KD last Jan. Shatted his pants during the all star game. Now Westbrook returns on Thu, Lebron will be depressed. He could lose his will to live. Oh Lebron, hope Gloria to take care of you.
chicago:facepalm

[Combat Wombat]

I feel bad for Lebron, got humilated by KD last Jan. Shatted his pants during the all star game. Now Westbrook returns on Thu, Lebron will be depressed. He could lose his will to live. Oh Lebron, hope Gloria to take care of you.

He's just going to have to wait because Gloria is already "taking care" of Delonte.

[JebronLames]

I feel bad for Lebron, got humilated by KD last Jan. Shatted his pants during the all star game. Now Westbrook returns on Thu, Lebron will be depressed. He could lose his will to live. Oh Lebron, hope Gloria to take care of you.
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[Black Mamba's B]

Yes he did. :oldlol: By a lot actually. Considering the amount of double teams KD attracted all game, those stats don't even do his play any justice.

He outplayed him, just admit it.

Hell, who knows, LeBron might even it out this Thurs, which is what I'm fully expecting.

He either didn't watch the game or is in denial like other Bron stans. The slim reaper did his thing

[pauk]

This is good news for OKC & bad for Durants stats/MVP case.

[JohnFreeman]

This is good news for OKC & bad for Durants stats/MVP case.
Exactly What I said. Durant will be taking 5-10 less shots with Russ back

[maybeshewill13]

Exactly What I said. Durant will be taking 5-10 less shots with Russ back
Russ was playing far more like a true point guard in that amazing stretch before he went out again. I'm hoping after his time out the team will work him back into that rhythm. It was beautiful to watch. If he can average 7 assists the rest of the season with that deadly speed and ability to get to the rack.. *drool

[pauk]

Exactly What I said. Durant will be taking 5-10 less shots with Russ back

Russ usually is one of the 2 leaders in usage pct. (guy above him sure aint KD) so yea it sure will be less offensive possessions for KD, his scoring/fga and assists will drop down... maybe he might even have to share the rebounds aswell, per 36 Russ averages 7 rebounds a game afterall this season.
Russ was also Top 5 in the MVP race before he did that surgery.

With Wade probably missing more games than Russ from now on there is a possibility Lebron could take back that #1 spot soon, especially if he starts that run by winning that feb. 21 matchup.

So im not sure if Russ will be doing good things for KD's stats / mvp candidacy, OKC sure will be better though, you could then say KD doesnt care as long as they win.... but KD really wants the MVP this season...

[Doranku]

Russ usually is one of the 2 leaders in usage pct. (guy above him sure aint KD) so yea it sure will be less offensive possessions for KD, his scoring/fga and assists will drop down... maybe he might even have to share the rebounds aswell, per 36 Russ averages 7 rebounds a game afterall this season.
Russ was also Top 5 in the MVP race before he did that surgery.

With Wade probably missing more games than Russ from now on there is a possibility Lebron could take back that #1 spot soon.

lmao KD already has MVP locked up. Quit deluding yourself.

[pauk]

lmao KD already has MVP locked up. Quit deluding yourself.

So far KD is #1 in the MVP race, yes..... but locked up with many more games to go, while Russ is back the rest of the games and that #2 guy on the race has a very long run to take back that spot.... no, sorry... only you are deluding yourself....

[JohnFreeman]

lmao KD already has MVP locked up. Quit deluding yourself.
It's not a lock till Durant is holding the trophy

[retaxis]

What if Russel Westbrook is 'done'?

[MichaelCorleone]

This is good news for OKC & bad for Durants stats/MVP case.
This. Durant gonna come back down to earth and get a reality check.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

This. Durant gonna come back down to earth and get a reality check.
http://imgur.com/r/reactiongifs/JQB7k.gif

[Perfect]

this. we all talkin bout durant/lebron when the biggest question is if westbrook is back to his old self

[dabigbaws]

wait, i thought when westbrook went down, durant MVP chances went down with him? errbody saying durant would lose MVP because the team will be like the 4th seed but durant takes them to number 1 in the league and people are saying its not clear cut? :facepalm

[JohnFreeman]

wait, i thought when westbrook went down, durant MVP chances went down with him? errbody saying durant would lose MVP because the team will be like the 4th seed but durant takes them to number 1 in the league and people are saying its not clear cut? :facepalm
The MVP is clear cut when it's in the persons hand. Westbrook is going to take 10 shots away from Durant now.

[Warfan]

I cant see how Durant doesn't win the mvp unless he just completely drops off. I'm anticipating the heat to start to lock in soon and prepare themselves for the playoffs, especially mentally. Hoping for a much closer and better game than last time aswell.

[kobebeangoat]

OP is a fakkit

[chazzy]

Russ was also Top 5 in the MVP race before he did that surgery.

Huh?

[dannywpt]

My body is ready

[Megabox!]

:applause: should be a good game

[Solefade]

inb4 Durant stans say WB is cancer/WB is holding back Durant

[Fudge]

:roll: @ people saying Durant isn't the clear cut MVP at this point. There's TWENTY SEVEN games left for OKC. If Durant plays like his usual self and OKC still retains the first seed, LeBron would have to play the best basketball of his life for the remaining games left to even have a shot. It's not even close atm.

[Fudge]

inb4 Durant stans say WB is cancer/WB is holding back Durant
OKC fans actually appreciate Westbrook and what he brings, bro. We don't take him for granted like you dickheads do with Wade.

[oarabbus]

Don't be delusional people.

Durant is MVP BY FAR. The only way this won't happen is if LeBron takes the heat on another 27-game winning streak.

[red1]

:biggums:

You can't be f%cking serious? Durant clearly outplayed Lebron, both on offense and defense. And people here called you a rational Heat fan. :facepalm
Lol at clearly outplayed. He was better by a hair. Im talking about that one specific game, not the season so far.

[Joyner82reload]

This will probably be the most pumped the OKC crowd has been since the 2010 Lakers series. Expecting OKC to come out on fire and the game to be over by early 3rd quarter.

[tpols]

This. Durant gonna come back down to earth and get a reality check.

How exactly is WB coming back going to bring Durant down?

[maybeshewill13]

This. Durant gonna come back down to earth and get a reality check.
How is getting your second best player back a reality check? When is this idiot and all his alts going to get banned?

[Fudge]

that was so unnecessary doe, i understand WB needs to play in order for them to be contenders just like how LBJ couldn't do it alone in cleveland, KD can't do it alone in OKC neither.
We do too. But unrelated to your dumb comment.


and when have i ever taken shots at Wade or discredited him? saying WB > current and injured Wade isn't "taking him for granted" you phaggit
I tend to group all you Heat fans in with LeBron stans. Hard to distinguish which is which.

[imdaman99]

This is awesome. Goatbrook putting 100% of the pressure on himself to take it off Durant. If Thunder lose, it's all on Goatbrook. If Thunder win, Durant was gonna lead them to victory anyway :applause:

That being said, I think Heat win :oldlol: they need to even the series

[O_City_Thunder]

This is awesome. Goatbrook putting 100% of the pressure on himself to take it off Durant. If Thunder lose, it's all on Goatbrook. If Thunder win, Durant was gonna lead them to victory anyway :applause:

Sad, but true. :oldlol: