How Much of a Achievemente would it be for Durant to Win the Title with Golden State?

[HoopSuperstar]

The team won the title last year, and were just a game away from another this year. All this despite Golden State supposely having a banged up MVP.

The team has 3 young All-Stars close to their prime and the current back to back MVP.

Former MVP Durant, joining forces with 2 time MVP and current scoring Champ.
That would be 3 straight MVP awards between both.
So how much credit would you give him?
Thoughts?

[FireDavidKahn]

0

Worse than LeBron going to Miami

[COnDEMnED]

Not much of an achievement, if at all.

[KiiiiNG]

It'd be huge.

Warriors didn't win the championship in 2015... they faced zero healthy teams.

If he goes to the Warriors he would automatically be the number 1 scoring option, closer, and leader

Warriors haven't proven they can win a legit title. If Durant goes there and leads them to 1, how would that not be a major accomplishment? :facepalm

[Nilocon165]

0.

Goin to the team that you chocked a 3-1 lead to is just autistic

[Ben Simmons]

Depends how he plays.

[feyki]

Same as Lebron's in the Heat .

[Nilocon165]

Same as Lebron's in the Heat .
No.

[SouBeachTalents]

Same as Lebron's in the Heat .

A truly idiotic statement. LeBron joined one legit superstar and one all-star in Miami. Durant would be joining a 73 win team that just won a title last year with the 2x MVP, a former FMVP, and two additional All-NBA players

[NBAGOAT]

Depends how he plays.

Basically this. If he wins MVP while winning a title for example, he'll get plenty of credit.

[DMAVS41]

He certainly wouldn't get full "championship option number 1" credit, but it's not like it would hurt him if he went to the Warriors and put up;

25/7/3 65% TS while continuing to play his intense defense he did in the playoffs this season.

But it's not doing a lot for his legacy just joining up with a 73 win team and winning it all.

In order for "winning" to move the needle for Durant's legacy...if he joins the Warriors....it would have to be a 3 peat or like 4 titles in 5 years...with some legendary performances.

People comparing it to Miami...just no. The Warriors have an established team and have already had incredible back to back years without Durant.

[Cousin Oliver]

Not much of one. If that ended up being his only ring he would viewed differently than other champions.


It's worse than LeBron going to Miami.

[KiiiiNG]

A truly idiotic statement. LeBron joined one legit superstar and one all-star in Miami. Durant would be joining a 73 win team that just won a title last year with the 2x MVP, a former FMVP, and two additional All-NBA players
They have no MVP's in the finals... unless you count Iggy. :lol

Durant's a career 31ppg on 55% scorer in the finals. Without Durant, Warriors won't win a title...

He's not going to the Warriors so you'll see. Warriors are not winning a title in the future.

[Keno]

pretty much nothing. to join the most stacked team in nba history and ring chase, sad really.

[warriorfan]

some rent free meltdowns ITT

:roll:

[Nilocon165]

some rent free meltdowns ITT

:roll:
Curry fans aren't allowed in this thread.

Fans of superstars are.

[Sarcastic]

It would be a net negative to his legacy. He'd have to go carry a weak team like Sacramento to a title to remove the stink.

[moongaze]

It'd be huge.

Warriors didn't win the championship in 2015... they faced zero healthy teams.

If he goes to the Warriors he would automatically be the number 1 scoring option, closer, and leader

Warriors haven't proven they can win a legit title. If Durant goes there and leads them to 1, how would that not be a major accomplishment? :facepalm

Winning with golden state would be less legit than golden States asterisk 2015 title

[feyki]

A truly idiotic statement. LeBron joined one legit superstar and one all-star in Miami. Durant would be joining a 73 win team that just won a title last year with the 2x MVP, a former FMVP, and two additional All-NBA players

One legit all star had arguably better season than Lebron . And one all star was one of the top 10 player in the league .

[Nilocon165]

One legit all star had arguably better season than Lebron . And one all star was one of the top 10 player in the league .
73 wins.

[SouBeachTalents]

One legit all star had arguably better season than Lebron . And one all star was one of the top 10 player in the league .

Bosh missed the playoffs and didn't even make the All-NBA team in 2010, he'd have an argument but he was far from a consensus top 10 player in the league

[Bankaii]

One legit all star had arguably better season than Lebron . And one all star was one of the top 10 player in the league .
It's so hypocritical when people like you call the East weak then call Bosh, whom couldn't lead his team to the playoffs in that same East 2 years in a row, a "superstar" or top 10 player.
He isn't either btw.

[FLDFSU]

One legit all star had arguably better season than Lebron . And one all star was one of the top 10 player in the league .

Yet KD joining the back to back unanimous MVP on a 73 win roster...that came 4 minutes away from winning back to back titles...who also has a top 10 player in Thompson and another top 15 player in Green (if Bosh was top 10 no way in hell Green isn't top 15)...is about 1500x worst than Lebron joining Wade and Bosh on a completely bare roster.

Oh, and Wade or Bosh never played much less beat Lebron in the playoffs nor were his rivals: Boston and Orlando was.

[plowking]

He'd win a championship, so it would count as much as all other championships.

He is a free agent and should be allowed to go where he wants.

[sd3035]

on the same level as Lebald's titles but probably without the ref help, so still slightly legit

[Lebron23]

on the same level as Lebald's titles but probably without the ref help, so still slightly legit


Meltdown. LeBron have more Finals MVP than Kobe and Curry combined. hahahahaha

[sd3035]

Meltdown. LeBron have more Finals MVP than Kobe and Curry combined. hahahahaha

6/8 > 3/7

[Sarcastic]

6/8 > 3/7


Don't you mean 6/9?

[bdreason]

A Title is a Title. Nobody is going to care in 20 years that LeBron won 2 Titles with Wade and Bosh. And nobody is going to care in 20 years if Durant wins a Title with Curry and Klay.


That said, as a Warriors fan, I'd prefer we didn't sign him. Not because it would somehow taint a possible Title, but because I like how our team was formed and have grown together organically.

[sd3035]

Don't you mean 6/9?

we'll discount this one for having a serious knee injury

[livinglegend]

One legit all star had arguably better season than Lebron . And one all star was one of the top 10 player in the league .

Lebron still led the team in all the big categories ( Points, assists, rebounds, etc.) when he won the rings.

[Nilocon165]

we'll discount this one for having a serious knee injury
:kobe: :whatever:

[livinglegend]

I actually want Durant to Warriors.
If Lebron and Cavs beat them, Lebron will be officially the GOAT.

[Nilocon165]

I actually want Durant to Warriors.
If Lebron and Cavs beat them, Lebron will be officially the GOAT.
But if not, the Kurry family will spend their lives on here calling him a choker

[livinglegend]

But if not, the Kurry family will spend their lives on here calling him a choker

who cares about those losers :oldlol:

[feyki]

Yet KD joining the back to back unanimous MVP on a 73 win roster...that came 4 minutes away from winning back to back titles...who also has a top 10 player in Thompson and another top 15 player in Green (if Bosh was top 10 no way in hell Green isn't top 15)...is about 1500x worst than Lebron joining Wade and Bosh on a completely bare roster.

Oh, and Wade or Bosh never played much less beat Lebron in the playoffs nor were his rivals: Boston and Orlando was.

Both are superteam , don't try harder .


Bosh missed the playoffs and didn't even make the All-NBA team in 2010, he'd have an argument but he was far from a consensus top 10 player in the league

Same as Harden this year .

And also , he was about 4th/5th on PER . I tought you guys loves PER .

[RoundMoundOfReb]

LeBron joining the Heat was nowhere near as bad. They won 47 games and were a 1st round exit.

It would be like KD joined the Pelicans and got Harden or someone like that to join him.


Btw, Bosh was never close to as good as Harden.

[Ca$H]

10 years from now if Durant ends up with 5-6 rings and 3-4 FMVPs then he will get full credit from the media, his peers, NBA legends, and the general public. I thought that Bran would get no credit when he joined Wade and Bosh. However, he got full credit for all his rings and is being mentioned as a top 5 GOAT. Winning is all that matters. Iggy lost to the dubs in the playoffs when he was on Denver the he signed with them the following year. Now he has a title and FMVP on his resume. It's ironic that Bran stans are the ones complaining about this possibility. Bran is the guy who set the precedent for this kind of thing to go down.

Durant will get criticized initially but 10 years from now if the Durant, Curry, Klay, and Draygod core stays healthy they will be in the conversation for the greatest dynasty in NBA history. Jordan won a 3 peat at ages 33, 34, and 35. Kobe was the 3rd best player in the NBA at 34 before his Achilles tear. Curry is 28 and Durant is 27. Both guys don't really on their athleticism. They will be top 10 players for the next 7-8 years. 5-6 rings is a realistic goal.

[Prime_Shaq]

Doesn't really matter tbh, a ring is a ring. I'm not the type that was against collusion. I never hated that LeBron went to the Heat, more of the manner that he did.

[G0ATbe]

Same as Lebron's in the Heat .
This. Funny how if Durant joins GS his titles dont mean shit to LeShit stains but LeBald somehow became a top 10 player doing the same thing, twice:roll:

[Chadwin]

A Title is a Title. Nobody is going to care in 20 years that LeBron won 2 Titles with Wade and Bosh. And nobody is going to care in 20 years if Durant wins a Title with Curry and Klay.


That said, as a Warriors fan, I'd prefer we didn't sign him. Not because it would somehow taint a possible Title, but because I like how our team was formed and have grown together organically.

Yeah they will. We talk on here about how much help MJ, Hakeem, Duncan, etc had in their runs.

[IGOTGAME]

to be fair, he would only be the second best player on the Warriors. Curry is the unanimous MVP.

[SexSymbol]

virtually no difference between this and bron in 12.
So as much as bron in 12

[Keno]

Lebron joined the heat when they were scrubs, losing first round/missing playoffs/lottery, virtually no allstars (washed up), only won 47 games, etc.

Durant would be joining the most stacked team in NBA history, has like 4 current allstars, "umvp", best shooter in NBA history in Klay, won championship last season due to injuries, back to back finals appearances, 73 wins, coach of the year, etc.

the two scenarios don't really compare at all.

[Spurs5Rings2014]

Not as much of one as if he were to win a title with us.

[Hey Yo]

on the same level as Lebald's titles but probably without the ref help, so still slightly legit
So you're saying that KD would lead his team in scoring, assists and rebounds like James has done for all 3 titles?

[Lebron23]

10 years from now if Durant ends up with 5-6 rings and 3-4 FMVPs then he will get full credit from the media, his peers, NBA legends, and the general public. I thought that Bran would get no credit when he joined Wade and Bosh. However, he got full credit for all his rings and is being mentioned as a top 5 GOAT. Winning is all that matters. Iggy lost to the dubs in the playoffs when he was on Denver the he signed with them the following year. Now he has a title and FMVP on his resume. It's ironic that Bran stans are the ones complaining about this possibility. Bran is the guy who set the precedent for this kind of thing to go down.

Durant will get criticized initially but 10 years from now if the Durant, Curry, Klay, and Draygod core stays healthy they will be in the conversation for the greatest dynasty in NBA history. Jordan won a 3 peat at ages 33, 34, and 35. Kobe was the 3rd best player in the NBA at 34 before his Achilles tear. Curry is 28 and Durant is 27. Both guys don't really on their athleticism. They will be top 10 players for the next 7-8 years. 5-6 rings is a realistic goal.


Meltdown

[ArbitraryWater]

A Title is a Title. Nobody is going to care in 20 years that LeBron won 2 Titles with Wade and Bosh. And nobody is going to care in 20 years if Durant wins a Title with Curry and Klay.


That said, as a Warriors fan, I'd prefer we didn't sign him. Not because it would somehow taint a possible Title, but because I like how our team was formed and have grown together organically.

and why would they

Bron had to drag massive weight, incomparable to KD on GSW.

[ArbitraryWater]

Both are superteam , don't try harder .



Same as Harden this year .

And also , he was about 4th/5th on PER . I tought you guys loves PER .

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[feyki]

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[3ball]

Same as Lebron's in the Heat .


At the time Lebron teamed up with Wade and Bosh, even LEBRON thought he had stacked the deck and would win not 5, not 6, not 7

Wasn't Wade the scoring champ in 2009 or 2010 before Lebron joined in 2011?

Weren't Wade and Bosh top 5 in PER in 2010, before Lebron joined in 2011?

If Durant teams up with GSW (and I hope he will), Lebron will get some of his own medicine - ah, the karma of life

[sammichoffate]

Not as much of one as if he were to win a title with us.http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/go_away_pirates_caribbean.gif

[BlakFrankWhite]

Pathetic.

Durant is a beta, no doubt about that.. I can see him willingly defer to Curry like he has to Westbrook. But Curry himself is a choker, who was bailed out by Klay in the Thunder series and gave up a 3-1 lead vs Cavs.

So the nickname will be choker & beta