Table of Contents
- 1 Why did Warriors trade Kevin Durant?
- 2 How did the Warriors acquire Kevin Durant?
- 3 When did KD get traded to the Warriors?
- 4 What is Kevin Durant averaging this season?
- 5 How high is the ball when Kevin Durant shoots?
- 6 Could the Warriors swing a sign-and-trade for Kevin Durant?
- 7 Why did the Warriors give up their first-round pick to Brooklyn?
Why did Warriors trade Kevin Durant?
Kevin Durant didn’t leave the Warriors after the 2019 season specifically because Green yelled at him in that early-season game against the Clippers. That, more than anything else, broke up the Dubs. “It wasn’t the argument,” Durant told Green.
How did the Warriors acquire Kevin Durant?
Durant had multiple titles, Finals MVP awards and a seemingly perfect basketball situation. And yet, when Durant chose to leave the Warriors behind and join the Nets last year — Brooklyn acquired him via a sign-and-trade and agreed to a four-year, $164 million deal with Durant — his decision didn’t come as a surprise.
What did KD do?
As per messages shared online on Twitter by the 51-year-old actor and comedian, KD used homophobic language. NBA icon Kevin Durant has been accused of using homophobic slurs by Michael Rapaport. Known for his candid comments, Durant has often landed himself in a controversy.
When did KD get traded to the Warriors?
2016
As we know, Durant decided to sign with the Warriors in the 2016 offseason, after losing to that same Golden State squad in the Western Conference Finals. It was a cardinal sin in the eyes of Thunder fans, but still the perfect decision to KD.
What is Kevin Durant averaging this season?
Events
| By Year | TEAM | PTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | BKN | 29.4 |
| 2020-21 | BKN | 26.9 |
| 2018-19 | GSW | 26.0 |
| 2017-18 | GSW | 26.4 |
What teams did Kevin Durant play for?
Brooklyn NetsSince 2020
Golden State Warriors2016 – 2019Oklahoma City Thunder2007 – 2016
Kevin Durant/All teams
How high is the ball when Kevin Durant shoots?
11 feet
It’s easy to see those shots at full speed and take for granted that Kevin Durant is really tall, with long arms and an elongated torso. He releases the ball around his forehead, which is at least 11 feet in the air by the time he reaches the apex of his jump.
Could the Warriors swing a sign-and-trade for Kevin Durant?
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news of Durant’s agreement with the Nets, but shortly after, it was revealed that the Warriors may potentially swing a sign-and-trade. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports revealed the news that Durant could consider taking part in the sign-and-trade, which would unquestionably benefit the Warriors.
Could D’Angelo Russell be included in a sign-and-trade?
Among the many free agents remaining on the market, Nets guard D’Angelo Russell is one of the top options to monitor. While there has been no official report of Russell being included in a potential sign-and-trade, NBA reporter Brian Windhorst did toss out the idea on ESPN’s The Jump during the early stages of free agency.
Why did the Warriors give up their first-round pick to Brooklyn?
The Warriors begrudgingly gave it up and did so with a heavy condition: If the pick falls within the top 20 next year, they don’t have to send it, and instead will only give Brooklyn a second-round pick… in six years.”