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Originally Posted by -King-
Sure he might personally not be happy and I'm sure he understands his titles weigh less because of his decision (same way LeBron's 2 titles in Miami weigh less than the one in Cleveland) but he'll still be remembered as a 3 time FMVP and eventually people will come around to understanding that it was the only basketball move that would made sense for him. He got to go to a place that he could contend for titles while having a premium role on the team. Isn't that what every FA should do? Should he have stayed in OKC and watch Westbrook shoot 9/30 or went home to DC to be coached by Scott Brooks again?
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He was literally one quarter away from beating the 73 win team that he joined (a choke he greatly contributed to). Why wouldn’t staying in OKC have been a worthy option?