Kevin Durant explains decision to leave OKC Thunder in 2016
Jan 21, 2025 · While both sides have fully moved on, Kevin Durant's departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder left a scar that's occasionally visible. The shocking 2016 decision to leave OKC for the Golden State Warriors traumatized an entire fanbase as the first time they were introduced to how brutal the NBA ...
Kevin Durant - Wikipedia
He played nine seasons with the franchise (which became the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008) and led them to a Finals appearance in 2012. He later signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2016, who won a record 73 regular season games the previous year. Durant won consecutive NBA championships and NBA Finals MVP Awards in 2017 and 2018.
Kevin Durant on leaving the Thunder: ‘I wanted to live in a …
Jan 16, 2025 · In a recent interview with Out The Mud Podcast, the future Hall of Famer spoke about his decision to leave Oklahoma City.
Kevin Durant reflects on time with OKC Thunder: 'It was special'
Feb 23, 2024 · Kevin Durant opened up about his time with the OKC Thunder in a recent discussion on Boardroom, a media network founded by Durant and his agent, Rich Kleiman. …
Kevin Durant Reveals Truth Behind OKC Exit | Fan Recap
Jan 22, 2025 · The story of Kevin Durant’s departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder is one that has reverberated through the NBA, leaving an indelible mark on fans and players alike.
Thunder news: Kevin Durant reveals real reason why he left OKC
Feb 9, 2020 · Almost four years from the highly-criticized decision, Durant addressed the real reason why he decided to leave OKC. The now 31-year-old forward offered a blunt take during an appearance on the...
The changes that led to Kevin Durant's OKC departure - ESPN
Jul 5, 2016 · Kevin Durant said and did all the right things in Oklahoma City, giving no indication he had a wandering eye. But events steered the superstar away from the only franchise he'd ever known.
'It was special what we did': Kevin Durant opens up about …
Feb 21, 2024 · The relationship between Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder has been wobbly at best since his shocking departure in 2016. But time might be healing that deep wound.
Kevin Durant doesn't resent OKC Thunder fans for still booing him
Mar 30, 2024 · OKC fans boo Durant the loudest when his name gets introduced in the starting lineup, but their wrath doesn’t stop once the ball tips off. Each time he probes the Thunder's …
Kevin Durant reveals real reason for 2016 Thunder exit
Jan 16, 2025 · Former OKC Thunder superstar and Suns forward Kevin Durant revealed the real reason he left the team in 2016 for the Warriors.