Lebron James is still an absolute monster of a player – but Kevin Durant is much younger, and is entering his true prime.
Put on your GM cap – imagine you’re playing NBA 2K – who do you build around? Youth gives KD the edge at this point. Kevin Durant will win another MVP before he is done, and I personally hope that happens in a Thunder or a Suns jersey.
Let’s be clear here: KD leaving OKC at all is a long-shot:
Most insiders see the most likely scenario at present to be Kevin Durant staying in OKC on a two-year max deal with an opt-out after Year 1.