One reason Kevin Durant should consider every NBA team

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan (left) instructs forward Kevin Durant (35) during the fourth quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 21, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates making a basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. The Thunder defeated the Mavericks 131-102. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Dallas Mavericks – The best owner in the NBA

Dirk Nowitzki has been the face of the Dallas Mavericks for nearly two decades, and he is one of the best power forwards of all-time. With that, it would be easy to argue that Durant should join the Mavs based on a partnership with Nowitzki, but his age (38) prevents that from being the best reason. What Dallas does have, though, is the best owner in the NBA.

Mark Cuban is a polarizing figure in many ways, from his status as a television personality to his sometimes brash persona. What isn’t up for debate is that he has done a phenomenal job in transforming the Mavericks from an also-ran to a prime NBA franchise. He was the first owner in the league to invest in a high-end locker room set-up for his players and Cuban has always been at the forefront of doing everything possible to make players comfortable and secure in Dallas.

Kevin Durant would be treated in a similar manner in most places given his status, but Cuban has real appeal to the best of the best in the NBA. Throw in the fact that Dallas is a huge and emerging market (not far from Oklahoma City, I might add) and the team has cap space and flexibility to play with and you have something very interesting.

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