A single trade was enough to shatter the power scales this season. Kevin Durant yet again turned out as the centerpiece in the blockbuster trade. He moved to the Phoenix Suns, a franchise that made the NBA finals only two seasons ago. Likewise, keeping its core stars in place, the organization has quickly become a favorite to win the title. However, this isn?t the first time the Slim Reaper left the NBA universe in shell shock. Turning back the clock, Shaquille O?Neal revisited one of the NBA?s most talked about ?What if’s??.

In the 2017 offseason, the eyes were all on Kevin Durant. A free agent at the time, many believed he would resign with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shockingly, his decision cur the ground from below everyone?s feet. The 13-time All-Star announced joining the Golden State Warriors. A dynasty came alive before ever playing a single game. When healthy, they were indomitable. They won back-to-back championships with KD winning Finals MVP.

Analysts and pundits couldn?t comprehend just what would it take to defeat the group. The answer came after their 2019 finals loss to the Raptors. Durant left for the Brooklyn Nets. But since then, he has had no taste of the finals. In a recent statement, former NBA star Jalen Rose invoked the debate, of what would the Warriors be if Durant never left. And Shaquille O?Neal is wondering the same thing.

Shaquille O?Neal wondered what would history be if Kevin Durant never left

Rose teased a thought that might have crossed the fan?s mind. Notably, what if Durant never left the Warriors? The Bay are the reigning champions of the league and did it all without KD. However, if there was a timeline with the Easy Money Sniper donning the jersey all this while, history might have had one of the most dominating dynasties in the NBA.

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It surely peaked the mind of NBA great Shaquille O?Neal. The Big Diesel shared an Instagram story of Rose’s ‘What if?’ for the fans to scratch their heads.

Many seem to have forgotten what the Warriors truly were. Without Kevin Durant, the Stephen Curry-led group broke the regular season record once held by Michael Jordan?s Chicago Bulls. In addition, the Bay had already won a championship in 2015. Likewise, when Durant joined forces with them, it was pretty much unfair. In their two seasons, the tandem of Curry and Durant probably had no weakness. More importantly, each star accepted the necessary sacrifice. Their mentality was arguably the biggest factor in the Warriors’ rose as back-to-back champions.

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Now, with KD joining an offensive lineup with Devin Booker, CP3, and DeAndre Ayton, he might have to prepare for a similar role. Arguably the most skilled scoring duo, it will be interesting to see what their ceiling will be when Durant returns. Do you think Phoenix will live up to the expectations as the Golden State Warriors did? Let us know your views in the comments below.