In a recent explosive news, Durant revealed on the podcast that Durant: "My agent, dad, and aunt all want me to join the Knicks. "They all expect me to go to the Knicks in a very good city, my family loves that city a lot, and I have to respect my family's efforts and the fans' efforts second. It's clear that Durant has now shown a desire to return to the East, and if he leaves the Suns, the Knicks are Durant's preferred team.
This may have something to do with his personal wishes all along. The Knicks are a strong team with a number of quality players, and they also have a great home atmosphere and fan support. That's probably one of the reasons why Durant's family wants him to join.
The second reason is that New York City, as one of the most prosperous cities in the world, has a huge fan base and ** attention. Joining the Knicks will put Durant in the spotlight of the city, enjoying a higher level of popularity and business opportunities.
In 2019, Kevin Durant chose to leave the Golden State Warriors as a free agent, a decision that received a lot of attention. Durant said in an interview that leaving the Warriors was based on personal development and new challenges, and he wanted to show his ability in different teams and bring more glory to the team.
At that time, because the Knicks were unwilling to give Durant a ruptured Achilles tendon, the salary was capped, and finally Durant and Irving went to the Nets.
For this year's Knicks, the development potential and future planning is a rare opportunity for Durant to continue to show his strength and influence in the new environment. In the agent's view, the Knicks have given Durant more space and support to help him reach new heights in his career.
The Suns have struggled this season, with sixth place in the West looking out of reach, defensive and bench issues highlighted, and championship prospects bleak. On the other hand, the Knicks currently have a very strong lineup, and with the addition of Anu, their record continues to climb, while in the Suns, Durant has no hope of winning the championship! So Durant also wants to come to a team that can compete for a championship!
If Durant asks for a trade again, the Knicks could be the most attractive option with Randle + Fournier + 3 first-round picks. This trade combination will bring more quality players to the Suns and strengthen the Knicks' Eastern Conference title contender. Overall, the Knicks have shown vision and determination in key moments, and are expected to be the best place for Durant.
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