The Phoenix Suns are definitely the most overrated team this year. Facing the Timberwolves, who went 0-3 in the regular season, the Suns were finally swept 4-0 by the former, and Durant tried his best to find a win. This will be very frustrating for Adu, and according to Durant's thoughts in previous years, the possibility of requesting a trade is very high.
Previously, it was reported that Durant's possibility of joining the Warriors this summer has peaked. After all, Durant will be with Curry for months this offseason. Both superstars were disappointed this offseason, and both are facing the end of their careers and are about to retire. Rather than wasting time like this, it is better to join hands and once again continue the pattern of the previous dynasty.
In addition to joining the Warriors, what other good places does Durant have?
Former NBA player Jeff Teague mentioned the Thunder's request to return Durant when he appeared on Club 520, because the Thunder have a lot of future assets. To be honest, the idea is indeed bold, but it is also a possibility. Why? The Thunder have many first-round picks, and they also have the ability to win championships, but they lack a player who is absolutely hard-hitting, Alexander is great, but he has not yet reached the point of supergiant, and it is naturally excellent for Durant to return as a guide.
Against this backdrop, if Durant requests a trade, the Thunder choose to accept it. The American media "FW" has built such a trade plan for it: the Suns send Kevin Durant, and the Thunder send Giddey, Dort, Aaron Wiggins, a 2025 76ers first-round pick, a 2027 Thunder first-round pick and a 2027 Nuggets first-round pick.
A 6-for-1 trade, three first-rounders plus potential players, is enough to help the Suns rebuild. The 36-year-old Durant, after a major injury, is also a fair price.
Why did the Thunder bring in Durant? First of all, the Thunder beat the Nuggets this season and topped the West. In terms of squad strength, there is no problem, and there is a possibility of winning the championship.
However, in the playoffs, there were some difficulties. Currently trailing the Mavericks 1-2, the Thunder don't have many players who can score consistently, except for Alexander. And the striker is only Dort, who is still short in height, and Holmgren is still young despite his strength. If Durant can come, the Thunder will have one more consistent scoring point and can share the pressure for Alexander, and Holmgren will be more relaxed.
Durant previously left the Thunder and joined the Warriors, and had a very unpleasant quarrel with his old club. But now, the championship is here, and the FMVP is in hand. Durant's championship dream is to win another championship outside the Warriors. Now 8 years have passed, and things are no longer human. Durant is about to retire at an age, so it is better to take advantage of his old club and start again. It's a bit like in 2014, when James announced his return to the Cavaliers. Shout out that sentence, Cleveland, this is your own rhetoric.
Let's be honest, as long as Durant offers a trade and has the will to return to the Thunder. It's not 3 first rounds, 5 first rounds will definitely be given. After all, winning the championship is the real thing, and the Thunder have accumulated so many draft picks, and it is a failure of decision-making to turn this virtual thing into a championship.
Durant is also a casual person, and if he does request a trade, it will be a reasonable thing. Returning to the Thunder, hitting the championship, and then retiring with success is also a good story.