Lakers Rumors: Kevin Durant to join LA, but do the Lakers need him?
By Ronald Agers
4. Kevin Durant doesn’t deal well with Alpha type personalities long-term!
Remember when the Thunder was on their way to a dynasty? Man, KD teamed with Russell Westbrook and James Harden. (Yeah, forgot about that huh?) They really should have beaten the Miami Heat led by the “Big 3” of James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Durant shot very well throughout that series before losing.
But then… James Harden left and the dynamics changed.
Soon after Durant left, Russell Westbrook signed up to a long-term deal and he was endeared by fans all over the NBA for loyalty and the competitive drive that made Kevin Durant look bad. Westbrook has made it no secret that he was irritated by the fact that Durant left the franchise and made it clear every chance he gets.
Trust me, folks, the Lakers are a passionate bunch! Oh, by the way, Russell Westbrook has LA ties! If Kevin Durant comes out the gate slowly, don’t think the fans and media will not have any problems throwing his OKC history with Westbrook in his face.
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