Kevin Durant says his free-agent choice will be a ‘basketball decision’

Durant as the over-the-top missing puzzle piece who fixes the Warriors is a job description that the Warriors, for what it’s worth, believe No. 35 could presumably stomach.

It also proves enticing for Durant as this could be his best chance to win the ring that has long eluded him over the player that so many have put him in direct comparison with throughout his prime.

Following their disheartening loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, the Warriors made it clear that they are going to be aggressive during the summer.

If that proves to be the case, then joining a team with a core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will be hard for the seven-time All-Star to pass up. Steve Kerr, a championship coach. That didn’t end well. According to CBA expert Larry Coon, the league uses different calculations for the salary cap and the proper percentages for maximum salaries, otherwise Durant would command $28.2 million, or a hard 30 percent of the projected cap. “In all honesty, I was trying to beat those guys”.

Next summer is a bigger one with Curry’s deal expiring at the same time Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and Andrew Bogut hit free agency. While Ezeli’s knee trouble is concerning, there’s a credible argument that Golden State should be prepared to pony up $15-18 million a season for his services.

However, the allure of the Warriors’ depth and “big three” of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green – as well as the promise of a new arena and lucrative Bay Area based sponsorships and investment opportunities – might sway the superstar. Committed ownership. Bob Myers, the executive of the year.

Myers, though, has to think about more than just next season. Now that he is a free agent, it is not a surprise that a lot of powerhouse teams are coming after him.

Golden State may be known for the splash brothers, and have invested their future into them.

Given those important tasks, it seemed likely that Durant would not represent the United States at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this August. He may choose to give it another go with the Thunder, he may not, but, with the deep Playoff run they were able to pull off, he may want to take another whack at it with Russell Westbrook as his wingman.