Kevin Durant has disclosed that his agent, father, and aunt were strongly in favor of him joining the New York Knicks in 2019. Despite their preferences, Durant ultimately decided against the move. The decision seems to be rooted in his perception of the Knicks' image at the time, stating that 'The Knicks weren’t cool.' This revelation comes amidst discussions about the potential implications for the Phoenix Suns, who had traded every draft pick they had through 2031 to acquire Durant. The concern is that if Phoenix faces a significant setback, such as an early playoff exit, the high cost of acquiring an aging Durant could be brought into question.
Kevin Durant Confirms His Agent, Dad Badly Wanted Him to Join Knicks https://t.co/hy4vOvuIpL
Kevin Durant Reveals Why He Didn't Join The Knicks In 2019: "The Knicks Weren’t Cool." https://t.co/haUDBVyjNp
Kevin Durant just revealed that his agent and family wanted him to become a Knick more than anything. But maybe there’s a bigger story brewing under the surface. Imagine you’re Phoenix. You traded every pick you had through 2031. KD isn’t getting younger. If you suffer a 1st or… https://t.co/4mQylBgA6z
Kevin Durant’s agent wanted him to sign with Knicks ‘more than anything’ https://t.co/zbSGn601Hn https://t.co/xgddOCuXZm
Kevin Durant reveals his agent, father, and aunt all wanted him to join the New York Knicks “more than anything”. (via @boardroom) https://t.co/WEQzs8nmHS