When it was announced that Emeka Okafor would sit the entire 2013-14 season due to a herniated disc, it was mostly assumed that the former No. 2 overall pick would eventually make his way back to the NBA in time. Yes, he’d just turned 31 and his production wasn’t exactly All-Star quality pre-injury, but if Okafor’s dedication was there, should the big man be around for 2014-15?
As it stands, Okafor hasn’t played an NBA game since tossing in four points and collecting two boards in nearly ten minutes of action in Washington’s five point loss to an Andray Blatche-starting Brooklyn Nets team on April 15, 2013. A month before his 34th birthday, however, the former double-double machine appears anxious to suit up for one last go. He has recently announced his intentions to come back to the NBA sitting out for the past two seasons. It would be great to have him back. Thank you.
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The Thunder have signed guard Russell Westbrook to a contract extension, the team announced Thursday.
It is reportedly a three-year deal worth $85.7 million. “I am grateful to extend my contract with the Thunder and continue to play with the only organization that I have played for and have loved being a part of since I was drafted into the NBA,” said Westbrook. “I’m really excited about moving forward with this group of guys and continuing to play in front of the best fans in the world.” This past season Westbrook appeared in 80 games (all starts) and averaged 23.5 points (eighth in the NBA), 10.4 assists (second in the NBA), 7.8 rebounds and 2.04 steals (fifth in the NBA) in 34.4 minutes to become just the second player in NBA history (Oscar Robertson) to average at least 23 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds for a single season. “On behalf of the Thunder organization and the entire State of Oklahoma I want to congratulate Russ and offer my sincere appreciation for not only his profound presence and skill as a player, but for his high character, personal integrity and extraordinary leadership,” said Clayton I. Bennett, Thunder chairman. “We are thrilled he will continue with us and we look forward to exciting days ahead for the Oklahoma City Thunder.” Thank you. This off season came with a huge trade that not many people saw coming. Kevin Durant who had been the home town favorite of one of the best teams in the NBA the Oklahoma City Thunder, traded to the Golden State Warriors. He was signed with a two-year, $54.3 million contract, with a player option after the first year.
So why in the world would he trade with a team he won a Most Valuable Player on, to one of the best teams in the league? Here's why he should not of gone to the GSW. 1. Durant is used to being the best player on the team and the primary option, but playing with the Warriors, he will have to go second or maybe third best to Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. 2. The only player signed through the 2020 season is Draymond Green. That means Steph Curry and Draymond Green still need to be signed again and could be possibly traded to other teams and leave KD alone. 3. The Warriors are a team solely based about a team play and not all focused on just one player. With the inclusion of KD they could stuff up their teamwork and ruin their team. 4. And finally, KD dosen't necessarily fit what the Warriors need at the moment. He isnt a great low post scorer and although he is tough and a good range shooter, not very good on defense at all. Thank you. |
Harry ColemanFrom Victoria, Australia. ArchivesCategories |