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“KD Don’t Learn Lessons Huh??”: Kevin Durant Faces the Wrath of NBA Fans Amid James Harden Trade Rumors

Published 06/10/2023, 10:30 AM EDT

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The Boston Celtics eliminated the Philadelphia 76ers from the NBA playoffs in a highly contested seven-game series during the Conference Semi-finals. Unfortunately, despite acquiring James Harden through a trade, the 76ers fell short of their goal to win the championship. Lately, there have been surprising transfer rumors circulating, causing a buzz among NBA fans.

During the regular season, James Harden showcased his skills by averaging 21 points, 10 assists and over 6 rebounds per game. The 2018 MVP demonstrated that he remains a valuable player for any team in the league. As his contract nears its end, numerous trade rumors have emerged, one of which suggests a reunion between Harden and his former superstar teammate.

James Harden’s next destination

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James Harden and Kevin Durant were teammates at the Oklahoma City Thunder for a considerable period but were unable to secure an NBA championship during their time together. As a result, both players sought new opportunities and left Oklahoma City. Recently, rumors have surfaced suggesting a potential reunion of the duo, this time with the Phoenix Suns.

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The Denver Nuggets eliminated the Phoenix Suns from the race for the NBA title. Despite the outstanding scoring abilities of the duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, they couldn’t overcome the dominant performance of Nikola Jokic. The transfer rumors surrounding James Harden potentially joining the Suns created a frenzy within the NBA community.

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NBA fans react to the potential reunion

Basketball enthusiasts didn’t hold back when it came to discussing the rumors of James Harden joining the Phoenix Suns. They expressed their thoughts candidly and shared some strong comments:

“Tht boy KD don’t learn lessons huh??”

“KD x Harden Part III 🍿”

“Well after Chris Paul being waived they are in need of a primary ball handler 👀”

“Bro tryna chase kd instead of rings wtf”

“If harden goes there, there will be hype all regular season long bc they will actually do well. Then comes post season and they get knocked out in the second round by another European player”

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“Bro enough of these superstars teaming up. They already have two stars. Just grow together as a team now. Be patient and just hoop build chemistry with the team you have. Look at teams like the nuggets, Miami, warriors, kings. Etc..just hoop and play ball. You don’t win one season all the sudden you have to add another Superstar and then another and then another”

Opinions were divided regarding the transfer rumors, with some fans expressing excitement while others were less enthusiastic. Critics highlighted their frustration with the trend of teams accumulating multiple superstars, finding it disheartening to witness. Durant’s decision to team up with Harden drew criticism due to the historical lack of success whenever the two players have joined forces in the past.

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The prospect of seeing three exceptional scorers playing together on the court is surely intriguing. However, whether James Harden will indeed make the move to Phoenix or not is still uncertain and something to keep an eye on.

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Aaditya Negi

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Aaditya is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports and has been following the game for a number of years. He is an avid fan of the NBA and follows what’s happening in the league on a daily basis. Having worked as an intern in the sports domain, his passion for writing arose from his fondness for the intricacies of the game.
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Aayush Kapoor