Kevin Durant's Motives For Signing With Nets Revealed By Sean Marks

BYAlexander Cole17.0K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images
Kevin Durant
Durant was a big fan of the Nets system.

Aside from Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant was the biggest name in Free Agency, although unlike Kawhi, there wasn't very much intrigue surrounding KD. Some people thought there was a chance he would stay with the Golden State Warriors but it was pretty obvious that he was going to go to the Brooklyn Nets alongside Kyrie Irving. There was a time when Durant going to the New York Knicks was a foregone conclusion but the prospect of joining Kyrie at the Barclays Center was just too attractive to turn down.

In a recent interview, Nets general manager Sean Marks spoke about the Durant signing and why he ultimately chose Brooklyn. As Marks explains, it had more to do with the way the team plays and less to do with Kyrie.

"I love the system. I love how you guys play,” Durant said. "We could never take you guys lightly."

While Durant's answer may have been a bit cliché, Nets fans should be excited about the next few seasons. Durant won't be able to play with the squad next season due to his Achilles injury, but once he gets back, the Nets will be a contender to win the NBA championship.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
...