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Warriors WCF sweep might have pushed Kevin Durant out the door

By Tony Pesta

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 6: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors speaks with the media after Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets on May 6, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - MAY 6: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors speaks with the media after Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets on May 6, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors completed a clean sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals and it might have pushed Kevin Durant out of the door.

Despite not having Kevin Durant for the entirety of the series, the Golden State Warriors made quick work of the Portland Trail Blazers. A clean sweep here made it the fifth time the Dubs have swept an opponent since 2014 and also the fifth consecutive time they reached the NBA Finals. Could their unparalleled dominance be enough to push KD to a different team?

From the moment he joined the Warriors, Durant has been under heavy fire for his decisions. Everyone from critics to fans have been criticizing KD and it has clearly taken a toll on him as he has progressively grown more and more irritated online.

As the Warriors continue to win games without him, the narrative that the team doesn’t need Durant continues to grow larger. This has resulted in multiple clap backs from KD on social media, many in which responding to fans who have suggested that the Dubs are a better team without the two-time Finals MVP.

In fact, not only does the team as a whole look better, but Stephen Curry has appeared to find a new life with Durant out of the picture. Curry has averaged 35.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game since KD injured his calf and has been absolutely unstoppable.

Now, it should be noted that the Warriors are obviously worse without KD in the lineup. Though they might be playing better right now, there is no question that Durant pushes them over the top. However, it’s hard to say the Dubs need KD when they have done more than fine without him.

Because of this, Durant might decide that it’s time to join a new team and truly prove himself. KD has already won two championships (potentially three) and has removed the chip off of his shoulder. His new goal should be to clean his reputation by carrying a franchise to a title, not riding the wave of an already established dynasty.

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We know Durant is capable of being great. Before his injury, KD was averaging 34.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. He is a deadly scorer but has never shown if he has what it takes to be a leader. This recent run from the Dubs might have swayed him into testing the waters and showing the league what he’s made of.

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