Because the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder tackle the Houston Rockets on Monday night time, the crew is seeking to solidify themselves because the No. 1 seed within the Western Convention. With celebrity Shai Gilgeous-Alexander main the Thunder, Stephen A. Smith floats the concept that possibly Kevin Durant needs to be within the crew’s radar if they do not win the championship this season.
Smith was speaking on ESPN’s “Get Up” about the perfect touchdown spot for Durant because it appears seemingly his stint with the Phoenix Suns may finish by the summer time. The sports activities analyst would point out a reunion in Oklahoma Metropolis is sensible as Phoenix ought to give the No. 1 seed a name since they want belongings.
“The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder ought to go and get Kevin Durant again,” Smith stated. “When you lose this 12 months, if you do not get it achieved this 12 months, they need to return and get Kevin Durant, they have so many belongings they’ve stuff to provide away. They cannot presumably use all of them. Phoenix is in determined want of belongings now, clearly that is one thing that would probably alienate Devin Booker, as a result of he isn’t attempting to be part of a rebuilding or reclamation venture. However if you’re the Phoenix Suns and also you’re attempting to get what you may for an getting old Kevin Durant, albeit a celebrity, who’s getting old, you then name the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder.”
Stephen A. Smith envisions Kevin Durant reuniting with Thunder
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With the Thunder seeking to attain the NBA Finals this season, some individuals are doubting them as a result of quantity of youth on the crew like Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren. Smith sees Durant bringing that veteran presence whereas nonetheless being an ideal participant as he places govt Sam Presti on blast.
“And because of this I say Sam Presti ought to contemplate it, particularly if the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder do not win this 12 months,” Smith stated. “Sufficient of Sam Presti, the person is an outstanding govt. We all know this, however I am sick of, you bought to shut. At all times be closed. You bear in mind the film Glengarry Glenn Ross with Alec Baldwin, at all times be closing. Sam Presti has had 17 years and has by no means closed. He is had Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Paul George, Sergio Ibaka, Reggie Jackson, Carmelo Anthony, Victor Oladipo, I imply, the listing goes on. Now, you bought Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, you bought Chet Holmgren, you bought Hartenstein, you bought every little thing. I imply, my God, this man has had every little thing, however an apron and a bib. You bought to win.”
Oklhaoma Metropolis is 49-11 which places them comfortably on No. 1 within the West earlier than they face Houston on Monday.