Kevin Durant to sign with Golden State Warriors
The Kevin Durant sweepstakes are over, and the big winner is the Golden State Warriors.
Durant, who has spent all nine of his NBA seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, announced the decision on the Players Tribune website.
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“The primary mandate I had for myself in making this decision was to have it based on the potential for my growth as a player — as that has always steered me in the right direction,” Durant said. “But I am also at a point in my life where it is of equal importance to find an opportunity that encourages my evolution as a man: moving out of my comfort zone to a new city and community which offers the greatest potential for my contribution and personal growth. With this in mind, I have decided that I am going to join the Golden State Warriors.”
Durant averaged 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists last season, and he scored at least 20 points in 67 straight games.
In nine seasons, Durant is averaging 27.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.
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