Why I Don't Want Kevin Durant On the Pacers (Even If He Hypothetically Wanted To Come Here

[shopson67]

Nyet, wouldn't be building "the right way"...

#builtnotbought

Wasn't he bragging about the free agents they signed this summer?

#builtnotbought

 

[trojanfan12]

Wasn't he bragging about the free agents they signed this summer?

#builtnotbought

Not only that, but he also talked about wanting to sign Bledsoe and Tobias Harris as free agents over the next off-season.

 

[msgkings322]

Not only that, but he also talked about wanting to sign Bledsoe and Tobias Harris as free agents over the next off-season.

#boughtcheapnotboughtcorrectly

 

[LAD]

I wouldn't worry about it

#Priceless

 

[LAD]

1) Durant does not fit the age of this roster. He is going to be 31 years old in year one of his new contract. Give me Tobias Harris and Eric Bledsoe with our remaining cap space (after yesterday's Myles Turner extension) instead. You may argue that Bledsoe is barely a year younger than K.D. and therefore does not fit the age of the team either, and you're not wrong. And yes, there's also a very good chance Bledsoe teams up with his fellow Klutch Sports client in LeBron. However, the Pacers had use their most recent first round pick on Aaron Holiday, who if nothing else has the pedigree to at least be a good backup PG at some point. His summer league and preseason performance further illustrates that. The presence of Holiday would mean that Bledsoe would not have to play full-time minutes if he were to sign here.

2) Team chemistry issues. Because of Victor Oladipo's ties to the area from his college days, Durant will never be the most popular player in Indiana. And both players very much need the ball in their hands in order to get the most of their abilities. Given how often Durant and Westbrook clashed for scoring opportunities in OKC, what's to say he wouldn't do the same with Oladipo? If we were going to continue to "not" win titles, I'd rather do so with good chemistry than bad chemistry.

And perhaps the biggest reason...

3) As talented as he is, last I checked K.D. is still only capable of filling one roster spot. Adding him would hamstring the team from filling other needs.

In other words, Lakers or Knicks - Go ahead and add your $160M band-aid, for Durant's chances of winning a title or slim to none if he's not given a 73-win supporting cast. Here in Indiana, we'll continue to build a team the right way.


Why I Don't Want Kevin Durant On the Pacers (Even If He Hypothetically Wanted To Sign Here)

Even If hypothetically??? In what other sense would this be??? hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

 

[CitySushi]

1) Durant does not fit the age of this roster. Give me Tobias Harris and Eric Bledsoe with our remaining cap space )

And both players very much need the ball in their hands in order to get the most of their abilities. Given how often Durant and Westbrook clashed for scoring opportunities in OKC, what's to say he wouldn't do the same with Oladipo?

OMG KEVIN DURANT NEEDS THE BALL IN HIS HANDS. Someone tell the the Warriors this ASAP so they don't fuck themselves up by signing him. Because you know he didn't work with Westbrook, one of the most difficult players in NBA history to play with in terms of their game, how could he possibly work with another superstar?

3) As talented as he is, last I checked K.D. is still only capable of filling one roster spot. Adding him would hamstring the team from filling other needs.

GM: We're deciding to pass on signing Durant because that allows us to address other needs. We're very happy to be able to sign 3 mediocre players instead of the 2nd best player in the NBA. I mean simple math, 3 is better than 1. We think that'll work out well.

 

[CitySushi]

This thread is basically like a fat slob of a guy seeing a smoking hot girl and saying "Her elbows are weird. There's no way I'd date her."

Newsflash fatty, you never had a shot at her anyways LOL

The premise behind this thread is amazing. Normally there'd be an ounce of frustration here that the OP would just be spouting nonsense, but this thread legitimately just made me laugh. It's hilarious.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

GM: We're deciding to pass on signing Durant because that allows us to address other needs. We're very happy to be able to sign 3 mediocre players instead of the 2nd best player in the NBA. I mean simple math, 3 is better than 1. We think that'll work out well.

Oh snap that's awesome news. Now if the Lakers offer Alex Caruso, Issac Bonga and Zubac to the Pelicans for Anthony Davis they would HAVE to accept because 3 > 1

 

[tlance]

Oh snap that's awesome news. Now if the Lakers offer Alex Caruso, Issac Bonga and Zubac to the Pelicans for Anthony Davis they would HAVE to accept because 3 > 1

Be realistic please.

Mo Wagner instead of Bonga should do it.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Be realistic please.

Mo Wagner instead of Bonga should do it.

Wagner is untouchable.

 

[tlance]

Wagner is untouchable.

Stephenson?

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Stephenson?

Maybe. Only if the Celtics offered Tatum and their next 10 first rounders.

 

[Black Adam]

This thread is basically like a fat slob of a guy seeing a smoking hot girl and saying "Her elbows are weird. There's no way I'd date her."

Newsflash fatty, you never had a shot at her anyways LOL

The premise behind this thread is amazing. Normally there'd be an ounce of frustration here that the OP would just be spouting nonsense, but this thread legitimately just made me laugh. It's hilarious.

you have no idea how absolutely PERFECT this analogy is...!

 

[trojanfan12]

Normally there'd be an ounce of frustration here that the OP would just be spouting nonsense, but this thread legitimately just made me laugh. It's hilarious.

Sometimes...I just like to watch a thread burn.

 

[HurricaneDij39]

This thread is basically like a fat slob of a guy seeing a smoking hot girl and saying "Her elbows are weird. There's no way I'd date her."

Newsflash fatty, you never had a shot at her anyways LOL

Awww, why so personal??? Did I not accept your "significant other" for whom he/she/it is?

This was precisely what I was talking about on the thread from the other day, you labeling me as "a fat guy chasing a pretty girl". Was it provoked? No. So, don't you dare go about playing the innocent card with me.

And yes, I would in fact take Tobias Harris over your butt-buddy KD for my team in its current state, because he fits the age and chemistry of the team better and would not be the short-term band-aid that KD would be.

Sorry if it bothers you.

 

[Shanemansj13]

You'd suck a tramps dick for even a 1% chance of KD ever going to Indiana so stop screaming for attention. This is just getting pathetic now

Very lady-like. You’re a real winner lol

 

[trojanfan12]

Awww, why so personal??? Did I not accept your "significant other" for whom he/she/it is?

This was precisely what I was talking about on the thread from the other day, you labeling me as "a fat guy chasing a pretty girl". Was it provoked? No. So, don't you dare go about playing the innocent card with me.

And yes, I would in fact take Tobias Harris over your butt-buddy KD for my team in its current state, because he fits the age and chemistry of the team better and would not be the short-term band-aid that KD would be.

Sorry if it bothers you.

lol

At what point in his post did he label you? He never mentioned you.

Guess his analogy hit a lot closer to home than anyone knew.

 

[CitySushi]

Awww, why so personal??? Did I not accept your "significant other" for whom he/she/it is?

This was precisely what I was talking about on the thread from the other day, you labeling me as "a fat guy chasing a pretty girl". Was it provoked? No. So, don't you dare go about playing the innocent card with me.

And yes, I would in fact take Tobias Harris over your butt-buddy KD for my team in its current state, because he fits the age and chemistry of the team better and would not be the short-term band-aid that KD would be.

Sorry if it bothers you.

LOL at you thinking an analogy is directly about YOU. You seriously need to add some depth to your reading. I didn’t call you a fatty. I compared you saying you didn’t want KD to come to a team like a fat dude denying a hot girl knowing he didn’t have a chance with her anyways.

I didn’t realize you were that dense. My apologies. I now know.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Very lady-like. You’re a real winner lol

Did you expect me to stroke the back of his head and sing him lullabies?

 

[Black Adam]

Did you expect me to stroke the back of his head and sing him lullabies?

only if you "stroke his head" with a ball peen hammer...