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

[RobToxin]

This thread be like:

 

[HurricaneDij39]

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.

I'm the only Pacers fan on this board, so if you weren't labeling me then whom exactly were you labeling???

But go ahead and keep sugar-coating the intentions of your words as if your shit don't stink as bad as everyone else's...

 

[SJ76]

My memory is foggy...

Who are the Pacers again?

 

[trojanfan12]

I'm the only Pacers fan on this board, so if you weren't labeling me then whom exactly were you labeling???

But go ahead and keep sugar-coating the intentions of your words as if your shit don't stink as bad as everyone else's...

 

[trojanfan12]

My memory is foggy...

Who are the Pacers again?

Shhh, Cane thinks Indiana has an NBA team. The rest of us are playing along for fun.

 

[HurricaneDij39]

This thread be like:

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.

Durant himself said he plans to retire at 35, which means he's got five more years after this one. So if he were to sign (not going to happen, but you get my point), we would maybe have a window of 2-3 years left in his prime to win one title before he starts to decline and after that Oladipo will eventually decline.

It other words, it wouldn't work.

We don't have enough of a foundation to make it work, and in that sense we have to think younger in terms of our upcoming roster decisions. I don't know why this is so hard for some to process.
@CitySushi @tlance

Records aside, Brooklyn has a better young foundation than we have. The way D-Lo has been playing lately, Durant may just go to Brooklyn without a second star. That may be for another discussion completely, but stranger things have happened. LeBron went to the Lakers by himself, after all...

 

[tlance]

Durant himself said he plans to retire at 35, which means he's got five more years after this one. So if he were to sign (not going to happen, but you get my point), we would maybe have a window of 2-3 years left in his prime to win one title before he starts to decline and after that Oladipo will eventually decline.

It other words, it wouldn't work.

We don't have enough of a foundation to make it work, and in that sense we have to think younger in terms of our upcoming roster decisions. I don't know why this is so hard for some to process.
@CitySushi @tlance

Records aside, Brooklyn has a better young foundation than we have. The way D-Lo has been playing lately, Durant may just go to Brooklyn without a second star. That may be for another discussion completely, but stranger things have happened. LeBron went to the Lakers by himself, after all...

So, what you are saying is that you would rather have a 0 year window with Tobias Harris than a 2-3 year window with KD?

Ok.

Good thing KD isn't going to be signing in Indiana!

 

[trojanfan12]

Durant himself said he plans to retire at 35, which means he's got five more years after this one. So if he were to sign (not going to happen, but you get my point), we would maybe have a window of 2-3 years left in his prime to win one title before he starts to decline and after that Oladipo will eventually decline.

It other words, it wouldn't work.

We don't have enough of a foundation to make it work, and in that sense we have to think younger in terms of our upcoming roster decisions. I don't know why this is so hard for some to process.
@CitySushi @tlance

Records aside, Brooklyn has a better young foundation than we have. The way D-Lo has been playing lately, Durant may just go to Brooklyn without a second star. That may be for another discussion completely, but stranger things have happened. LeBron went to the Lakers by himself, after all...

I disagree. If you can get a player like that, you do it. Not just because he immediately makes you a lot better, but also because of what your young team can learn from.

He can accelerate their learning curve and help them to be better earlier. They can also use what they learn from him later in their careers when he is gone or in decline.

You have a solid team in Indy. With a superstar to lead them, they could be a real threat in the East, imo.

 

[thunderc]

I would bet everything on the fact that Durant won’t retire at 35, it won’t happen.

 

[msgkings322]

I'm the only Pacers fan on this board, so if you weren't labeling me then whom exactly were you labeling???

But go ahead and keep sugar-coating the intentions of your words as if your shit don't stink as bad as everyone else's...

Bro if you don't understand how analogies work you should probably shut up.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Fortunately we've ruled this out for KD. Phew what a relief.

Next let's discuss why the Jazz wouldn't want KD

 

[Shanemansj13]

Durant himself said he plans to retire at 35, which means he's got five more years after this one. So if he were to sign (not going to happen, but you get my point), we would maybe have a window of 2-3 years left in his prime to win one title before he starts to decline and after that Oladipo will eventually decline.

It other words, it wouldn't work.

We don't have enough of a foundation to make it work, and in that sense we have to think younger in terms of our upcoming roster decisions. I don't know why this is so hard for some to process.
@CitySushi @tlance

Records aside, Brooklyn has a better young foundation than we have. The way D-Lo has been playing lately, Durant may just go to Brooklyn without a second star. That may be for another discussion completely, but stranger things have happened. LeBron went to the Lakers by himself, after all...

You do understand that if he were to win you a championship in one of those 5 years it would be a success. It's Indiana, he wouldn't need to win 3 out of 5. Getting a little greedy huh? With the talent Indiana has they could sign KD at say $35 mil/year, give or take. Still have about 15-16 to spend with their main core.

Oladipo, KD, Turner, Sabonis, Leaf, Holiday, McDermott. You could sign Bojan/Young back and a couple other cheap pieces. Yes one championship is all he would need.

 

[Shanemansj13]

This is a perfect example of what we call "loser mentality"

 

[Black Adam]

This is a perfect example of what we call "loser mentality"

Wow, mark down this day. I agree 100%...

 

[lebron23james]

Wow, mark down this day. I agree 100%...

If you are a Kansas City Chiefs fan you should know all about a losers mentality lol

 

[Black Adam]

If you are a Kansas City Chiefs fan you should know all about a losers mentality lol

Made up by the 16 my Lakers have won...

don't worry, unlike the Cavs, I've seen my share of titles...

 

[lebron23james]

Made up by the 16 my Lakers have won...

don't worry, unlike the Cavs, I've seen my share of titles...

I am just messing with you lol

After seeing the one in 2016, i have a feeling it feels exactly the same, but you are always chasing the high of the first one lol

 

[msgkings322]

I am just messing with you lol

After seeing the one in 2016, i have a feeling it feels exactly the same, but you are always chasing the high of the first one lol

First one is the best...2010 Giants, 2015 Warriors were my faves

 

[HurricaneDij39]

My memory is foggy...

Who are the Pacers again?

What's the cellar like down there?

 

[SJ76]

What's the cellar like down there?

Tanking is hard work. How are the Pacers doing ?? Middle of the pack as usual?