A recent what-if was dug out to the surface. Tony Allen revealed to Kevin Durant on his "Out The Mud" podcast that he was on the verge of signing with the Thunder in the 2010 offseason fresh off an NBA Finals appearance with the Boston Celtics.

Kevin Durant reflects on his final days with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016 NBA season and reveals why he left. Kevin Durant’s prime years were on full display with the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he emerged as one of the NBA’s premier stars.

In a recent interview with Out The Mud Podcast, the future Hall of Famer spoke about his decision to leave Oklahoma City. Durant: “I understood why people was pissed off, but I

As a star player for the Oklahoma City Thunder at the time, Durant helped orchestrate an incredible comeback against the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder, down 0-2, clawed back to win four straight games, clinching the series 4-2 and securing their first trip to the NBA Finals.

Fast forward to 2025, with the Phoenix Suns currently struggling to win games despite having a Big 3, fans have started to accuse KD of poor leadership. One fan went as far as saying that Devin Booker is seemingly fed up with the Slim Reaper.

Aside from the Cleveland Cavaliers, there hasn't been a team more dominant throughout the 2024-25 regular season to this point than the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Cleveland and Oklahoma City have followed similar paths to success in the years since the departure of their franchise icons.

Oh the good old days when Kevin Durant was still leading his beloved Thunder to deep playoff runs -- most notably in 2012.

If the Phoenix Suns fail to make significant progress, they'll continue to be involved in trade rumors. With the franchise playing mediocre basketball, a 6-foot-11 superstar forward may get shipped to the Oklahoma City Thunder to help accelerate the Suns’ rebuild.

When Kevin Durant decided to part ways with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the move rocked the NBA community to its core.

Kevin Durant is a player who has had numerous battles in the NBA playoffs. An 18-year veteran of the game, Durant has reached the top of the mountain a few times.