Warriors org upset about Thunder's treatment of Durant

[KOBE]

Sources: KD's treatment in OKC upset Warriors

The Golden State Warriors organization was furious and bewildered with the inactivity from Oklahoma City Thunder leadership leading up to that first Durant return contest on Feb. 11, league sources told ESPN.

Sources say the Warriors were of the mindset that someone from ownership or management should have addressed the media on Durant's behalf to help ease the tension upon his return.

Russell Westbrook to do this, but the higher-ups are expected to act reasonably and responsibly.

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James and his agent Rich Paul had held conversations with Durant on what to expect from their own personal experiences. James' first return to Cleveland in 2010 as a member of the Miami Heat is arguably the most hostile, chaotic player comeback scene.

Yet Durant had to go through it himself to fully understand the magnitude. "Cupcake" and "soft" chants, along with boos, were continuous that night.

Durant's mom, Wanda, was even the target of constant mockery.

Durant was emotionally drained after that game. He was clearly hurt by the reception he received. He too felt the situation could have been handled better prior to his arrival.

Players take notice of how teams treat players once they are no longer affiliated.

The ultimate test of OKC's true appreciation for Durant might reveal itself if he decides to make his way to the Warriors' bench during the game Monday. As of now, it is anticipated that he will remain in the locker room rehabbing and receiving treatment. However, if he ventures to the bench, he will either use crutches or walk with a noticeable limp.

At first sight, would he be booed, left alone or cheered?

The Warriors believe it should be the latter.

Durant could become the first Thunder player elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Right now, that relationship is fractured, and if it is ever to be repaired, the Thunder would have to make the first move toward reconciliation.

 

[KOBE]

Everyone involved with the warriors, from the fans all the way to the top to Mr. Light years ahead, just exemplify what it means to be a bytch.

 

[ALonelyDad]

1. This team loves to complain, and Thunder did acknowledge KD

 

[Randoug]

This can't be real


bytchass nikkas

 

[Remote]

Durant aint owe shyt to OKC when it came to staying and trying to win the chip.
So why the fukk does OKC owe Durant anything as an opposing player?



Fans cheer. Fans boo.
Deal with it.

You think Durant is gonna get up on a stage and thank the Thunder fans if the Warriors win the title?

 

[Illeye buckmatic]

Why would they go out of their way to make an opposing player comfortable

 

[duncanthetall]

Holy fukk that organization softer than gummy worms

 

[RedEye Jedi]

shyt like this is how I can see why So many fans turned on Golden State.

 

[Silkk]

Only foul part was the mama stuff. Other than that, fukk that nikka

 

[Kimo_bud]

Cacs quick to turn on Kd and u c00ns condoning this behavior

 

[KOBE]

shyt like this is how I can see why So many fans turned on Golden State.

It's because they're not only arrogant(the dancing, the light years ahead comment by the owner, the the smugness), but they're also whiny as shyt. You can't be so overconfident you think you're ahead of every other team by a massive distance while also complaining about everything that goes wrong for you and act like life's unfair. They basically act like spoiled children.

 

[duncanthetall]

Cacs quick to turn on Kd and u c00ns condoning this behavior

Shut up fakkit

 

[CantStop]

Cacs quick to turn on Kd and u c00ns condoning this behavior

I'm a militant and it's fukk KD

 

[Kimo_bud]

Shut up fakkit

fukk u cac

 

[I AM WARHOL]

All this shyt is so bytchmade. Man i hate how soft the league is