Best reactions to Kevin Durant joining Warriors
Kevin Durant shocked the basketball world by joining the 73-9 Golden State Warriors this morning, many are undoubtedly worried as the Warriors have added the best player in basketball to their already talented roster. Here are the best reactions from celebrities and sportsmen.
Indiana Pacers guard Jeff Teague is clearly stunned by the talent on the Warriors roster with this addition.
Twitter: Lol they silly (@Teague0)
Jeremy Lin echoes everyone’s thoughts in a short but simple tweet.
Twitter: Whoa… (@JLin7)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Andrew Heaney, who is an Oklahoma City native is clearly unhappy by this move.
Twitter: .@KDTrey5 winning a title with GSW would be like losing your virginity to a hooker. Congrats! #legacy (@Heandog8)
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard clearly doesn’t approve of Durant’s decision.
Twitter: The game has really changed. #happy4thofjuly (@Dame_Lillard)
Denver Nuggets hardman Jusuf Nurkic isn’t happy either… Durant best watch his back.
Twitter: Somebody beat you ! And you go there… ? Superstar not doing that man.. (@nurkic23)
Oakland Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr is excited that the Warriors are on his doorstep next year.
Twitter: Welcome to #Oakland KD!!!! Can’t wait to go watch these games right next door… Wow. #Oaktown https://t.co/SiOSxMaPxC (@derekcarrqb)
Former Clippers forward Ekpe Udoh is looking to return to the NBA this year, he appears scared of the Warriors.
Twitter: Sigh (@EkpeUdoh)
The master of controversy Stephen A.Smith has had his say on the situation, hard to disagree with him.
Twitter: Don’t give a damn what anyone says: weak move by KD. You go to GSW, the team who beat you, when you’re already on a title contender? Please! (@stephenasmith)
The other master of controversy Skip Bayless has a slightly different take.
Twitter: Sam Presti made Russell Westbrook The Man in OKC. Kevin Durant couldn’t take it any more. (@RealSkipBayless)
Torrance Gibson of the Ohio State Buckeyes is also stunned by the news.
Twitter: Kevin Durant is going to the Warriors … (@quick_tg6)
This is clearly tongue in cheek from well known writer Mike Prada, but the Warriors do have some work to do.
Twitter: All 29 teams should collude to force the Warriors to keep Bogut (@MikePradaSBN)