With his departure from the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant’s career has changed significantly. The “Slim Reaper,” who tore his Achilles tendon during the 2019 NBA Finals, inked a contract with the Brooklyn Nets and went on to establish an amazing “Big 3” alongside All-Star Kyrie Irving and James Harden, a past league MVP.
But after his time with the Nets failed to produce results, the former Texas Longhorn was moved to the Phoenix Suns in February 2023, where he joined forces with Bradley Beal and Devin Booker, two more All-Stars. On paper, the Suns looked ready to challenge for a championship, but the Minnesota Timberwolves swept KD and the team in the first round because to a mismatched squad, a lack of a reliable point guard, and experienced defenders.
Future concerns about KD have surfaced as the Suns front office struggles to rebuild after their disastrous season. When the upcoming season begins, the four-time scoring champion will be 36 years old. Although he has demonstrated that he is still capable of leading a team, it is clear that the Suns lack the necessary pieces to contend with the best teams in the league.
Former NBA champion and podcast entrepreneur Stephen Jackson recently put out a suggestion that the 14-time All-Star should give serious thought to: returning to Golden State.
Finish out his career with Golden StateWhen Durant signed with the formidable Golden State Warriors instead of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the franchise that drafted him, he was met with a lot of vitriol. Nevertheless, given that he won consecutive championships and Finals MVP honors there, it is clear from the results that he made the greatest choice for his career. Furthermore, it could be argued that KD’s full game was on display with the Warriors, when he averaged a career-high 1.5 blocks, 7.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 25.8 points per game.
Kevin’s career is running out, and since Father Time is unbeaten, S-Jax stated it would be better for the talented scorer to try to rejoin the Warriors.
In an interview with All The Smoke Unplugged, Jackson remarked, “Go on, go back and finish your time in Golden State, bro.”
It will require a trade to get KD back in a Warriors uniform because he has a two-year contract. Co-host Matt Barnes suggested moving Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson to Phoenix for KD in order to address this. Jackson, though, angrily disagreed, stating that the Warriors ought to save their core for one final push. The Dubs can most likely send center Kevon Looney in its place.
Klay is still yours to keep, Wiggins. Wiggins reaches 100, and you are free to include another person. “Dude, throw Looney in there,” Jackson said.
Mend fences with Draymond Green: Despite an on-court altercation in November 2018 during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers, KD and the Warriors’ versatile forward Draymond Green are still pals. To end their careers on a positive note, Kevin and the former Defensive Player of the Year must work out their differences if Kevin is to return to Golden State.
“I even consider keeping Draymond.” They both understand that they depend on one another to finish this mess, therefore I believe they could set it aside. We managed one more run. You have KD, Steph, and Dre, so surround them with some supporting cast members and give it one last go, said Barnes.
Though KD has committed with Phoenix for two more seasons, there are growing rumors about his future. Will he insist on a different trade or remain in Phoenix? Based on his recent past, Durant’s possibilities are endless.