Kevin Durant says championships could keep him on Oklahoma City Thunder

By Sam Richmond | Jul 30, 2014

May 25, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) handles the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second quarter in game three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Kevin Durant’s free agency is two years away , but it seems the 2014 NBA MVP is at least contemplating leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder when his contract expires.

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Durant told the Washington Post that he will explore all of his free agency options in 2016.

"“It’s great to feel wanted,” Durant said. “Got to see what’s out there, if you’re a free agent. We playing in a league where it’s so powerful, you can impact so many different people. You’ve got to look at all of your options.”"

However, it appears there is one scenario in which Durant doesn’t think too hard about switching teams. That, of course, involves the Thunder winning back-to-back NBA championships.

"“Definitely,” Durant said, when asked if the questions would cease with championships in Oklahoma City. “Two years straight, that would be cool. It would definitely be tough to do anything. That’s one of those things where you’re building a dynasty now, when you win two in a row. But I don’t want to think too far down the line. I’m just trying to focus on today. I love my teammates, my coaches, the front office, the city. But we’ll see.”"

This idea is why many assumed LeBron James wouldn’t leave the Miami Heat had they three-peated this year. It’s hard to walk away from a reigning champion, as it gives off the impression that winning isn’t one’s top priority.

Still, all these comments really do is put a little more pressure on Oklahoma City’s front office to add more talent around KD throughout the next couple of years. The next two seasons are championship-or-bust for OKC and how they ultimately unfold could determine the franchise’s future.

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