Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder held a press conference yesterday to officially announce his contract extension that will keep him with the team through at least the end of the 2018 season. Fans couldn’t be more happier that they don’t have to stress about Westbrook possibly leaving after next season and they showed up in huge numbers yesterday to support their new, unquestioned leader. While Russ was all the talk around town, we knew there were going to be questions about Kevin Durant leaving and to his credit, Russ answered them all with no hesitation.
(Video) NBA: Russell Westbrook On If Durant Leaving For Warriors Made It Sting More, “Sting For Who”
NBA: Report, Thunder Teammates Were Upset With KD’s Relationship With Warriors Players
Kevin Durant decided to take his talents to the Bay Area and play with the Golden State Warriors for next season and maybe some Thunder players are actually fine with that. Reports are saying that long before his decision, teammates on the Thunder were not feeling how friendly Durant was with Warriors players. Anytime a marquee player leaves one franchise for another, there are bound to be reports and comments from former teammates or people affiliated with the team that can’t always be trusted but this seems pretty legit.
(Audio) NBA: Kevin Durant A Free Agent And Attending 2016 Rio Olympics
After a disappointing loss to the Golden State Warriors for a play at the 2016 NBA finals, Kevin Durant is saying goodbye to Oklahoma City and hello to free agency. Did that fuel his decision to play in Brasil this year?
(Video) NBA: KD & Russell Westbrook Respond To Steph Curry’s Prediction The Warriors Will Beat OKC
NBA fans could not wait for this past Monday, January 25th. That’s because that was supposed to be the ultimate matchup with the Warriors against the Spurs. Since the Spurs lost by 30, it may turn out the biggest game of the season is the Warriors against Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and the Thunder. Steph already predicted a win for the game next Saturday the night before the Super Bowl and you know OKC’s stars would have something to say.
(Photo) NBA: Russell Westbrook’s Instagram Post Proves He And Kevin Durant Are About To Ball Out
As September is coming to an end, the 2015 NBA season is right around the corner and both fans and players are getting anxious. Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder, is looking forward to finally hitting the court with teammate, Kevin Durant.
(Video) NBA: Kevin Durant Is Getting Back To His Old Self!
The last time we saw Kevin Durant play was on February 19th against the Dallas Mavericks. So much has happened in the league since this past Winter that it is easy to see why many people have fallen asleep on the beast that is KD. He’s had to deal with disrespect from media analysts and fans of the league alike but it looks like KD is making a full recovery and will coming back swinging in his season opener!
