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Why Kevin Durant wants to leave and why he should re-join Brooklyn Nets

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 25: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets 116-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Building a super team with elite players has become the latest fad in the National Basketball Association. Organizations like the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Clippers have improved their team through valuable additions during the last few years.

As the competition in the association rises, the demand for star-caliber players has increased. In an offseason where some of the league’s best talent seek greener pastures, will Kevin Durant be the next star to relocate?

Why Kevin Durant wants to leave and why he should re-join Brooklyn Nets

A disappointing end to the 2021 season has caused friction between players and staff. Brooklyn’s 44-38 record shocked fans and analysts who believed the Larry O’Brien celebration would take place in the Barclays Center in preseason predictions.

While the media prepared to watch James Harden, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant dismantle opposing defenses, the Brooklyn Nets front office was working on other plans. Soon, Brooklyn’s dynamic scoring trio was cut to a one-man show – adding an unexpected burden to the last man standing.

A mid-season trade sent James Harden to Philadelphia in exchange for Ben Simmons, Andre Drummond, and Seth Curry. Although the Nets gained a slew of role players, the loss of an All-NBA guard damaged the team.

Before his abrupt departure, Harden averaged 36.8 minutes per game – more than Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Without Harden on the floor, the Nets turned to their dominant point guard to take control of the offense.

COVID-19 mandates caused Irving to miss more than half of the regular season. When his team needed him on the floor, Irving could only watch from the sidelines. When the Nets could put their star in the game, he produced exceptional stats. His 27.4 points per game were accompanied by 5.8 assists.

The 29 games he played didn’t allow Irving to make a big enough impact on his team. With two stars out of the lineup, it was now up to Kevin Durant…

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