We’ve been made to believe that the most likely scenario for Kevin Durant in free-agency is that he signs a short term (2 year deal with player option on 2nd year) in OKC to maximize his earnings and maintain flexibility. Well guess what? That might not be KD’s style (via Sean Devaney, Sporting News):
“He is not the kind of guy who wants to fiddle around in free agency and sort of play the system that way,” said one source who has worked with Durant. “That is not his personality. He likes stability and it is kind of a gamble to be taking a short contract and then trying to come back and do it all over again in a year. That’s the other thing. He is not someone who wants to go through this twice, I really don’t think. It’s no sure thing.”
That’s a common theme around the league, the notion that Durant wants to make a decision now, ensure his security and not have to worry about being a free agent again until he is in his 30s. During the Thunder’s end-of-season media session, Durant told reporters he has no interest in a high-profile free agency tour: “That’s not who I am. I’m not that type of person.”
Devaney reminds us that LaMarcus Aldridge and Kevin Love both bypassed the short term option last summer.
Durant likes stability. He wants to enter into a situation where both the coach, general manager and ownership are on the same page and locked in place. Say a team with an up-and-coming coach who is signed for 6 years.
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