Will Durant's jersey be retired in OKC?

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Will Durant's jersey be retired in OKC?

durantbird: Lead Assistant; Posts: 5,016; And1: 1,183; Joined: Nov 30, 2019; Post #1 » by durantbird » Fri May 17, 2024 8:16 am

Will Durant's jersey be retired in OKC?

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Post #1 » by durantbird » Fri May 17, 2024 8:16 am

Given bad blood between the sides, do you think KD will be retired?

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sp6r=underrated: RealGM; Posts: 17,660; And1: 9,179; Joined: Jan 20, 2007; Post #4 » by sp6r=underrated » Sat May 18, 2024 12:35 am

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Post #4 » by sp6r=underrated » Sat May 18, 2024 12:35 am

TroubleS0me wrote:Yes. he's their best player.

Jersey retirements aren't done based on objective standards. They are for fans. I think Durant clears that hurdle but if I was an OKC fan I'd love Westbrook way more than Durant and would consider him the face of the franchise, while hoping SGA passes him by.

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TroubleS0me: General Manager; Posts: 7,683; And1: 5,488; Joined: Dec 17, 2014; Post #5 » by TroubleS0me » Sat May 18, 2024 8:48 am

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Post #5 » by TroubleS0me » Sat May 18, 2024 8:48 am

sp6r=underrated wrote:
TroubleS0me wrote:Yes. he's their best player.

Jersey retirements aren't done based on objective standards. They are for fans. I think Durant clears that hurdle but if I was an OKC fan I'd love Westbrook way more than Durant and would consider him the face of the franchise, while hoping SGA passes him by.

Yes I'm aware of this. I was just saying, he does have some factor. Westbrook will get his praise.

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One_and_Done: Assistant Coach; Posts: 4,201; And1: 3,025; Joined: Jun 03, 2023; Post #6 » by One_and_Done » Sat May 18, 2024 8:55 am

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Post #6 » by One_and_Done » Sat May 18, 2024 8:55 am

100%.

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