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Golden State Warriors: 3 players that could’ve drastically changed the 2019-2020 season

By Nathan Beighle

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 16: Klay Thompson #11, Stephen Curry #30 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors are photographed during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 16, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 16: Klay Thompson #11, Stephen Curry #30 and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors are photographed during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 16, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant left for Brooklyn during the 2019 offseason. While he was technically signed and traded in a deal that brought Russell to the Bay Area, Durant nonetheless took his talent elsewhere.

While some were puzzled, no one was blaming Durant. The organization and community, for the most part, thanked him for a tremendously successful three seasons. Durant could’ve changed the 2019-2020 season, most likely for the worst.

All Golden State needed a bit of a break until their core was healthy. Once healthy, even without Durant, they could’ve conquered the league. After all, they were almost there when Klay Thompson tore his ACL during Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals.

A former MVP and four-time scoring champion, Durant is still in the prime of his career.

Sadly, had Durant been in Golden State, all he really would’ve contributed is a fresh spirit and a stable future, not more wins. Durant, who was out with a torn Achilles this season, would’ve been sidelined had he been in Golden State as well.

Durant would’ve added consistency and certainty to the future, not necessarily changed the season.

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