Oklahoma City Thunder Case Study

After the Oklahoma City Thunders losing a 3-1 series lead against the GSW, one win away from advancing to the NBA finals, in the 2015-2016 season. The biggest question in the offseason was whether if Kevin Durant was going to resign with the Oklahoma City Thunder. It happened. On Monday, Durant announced his decision to join the Golden State Warriors shocked the world. Durant signed a 2-year $54.3 million with a second year player option. Weeks after Durant announcing his departure from OKC, Sport analyst Stephen A. Smith ranted on about the image of Durant. He told the public that “ this is the worst move ever by a NBA superstar”, ultimately at the end the decision that Durant make will affect his life. Many wanted to see Durant win a ring in OKC, as the ring in OKC would be more precious than if he won multiple rings in Golden State. Durant will be joining the 73 win Warriors with one of the best back courts including Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
Even with the new additions of adding Victor Oladipo, he left a team that could contend for a championship, however to join one of the NBA'S best teams. The move was received negatively by the public and NBA analyst. The social media had this to say about Durant leaving OKC to join the GSW, “That's crazy!!!! KD in GSW???? .... R they gonna score 200 points a game.” tweeted Marcin Gortat ( Center for the Washington Wizards). As many compare the move of Durant to Lebron James move leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat in 2010. Creating super teams that are set to win multiple championships. Durant spent the first nine years of his career in