Durant is talking a little bit in riddles, but it is pretty plain to see if the Thunder don’t make a serious run at a title next year he is going to take a LONG look at playing somewhere else.
He was asked about his loyalty to the Thunder and here is what he had to say.
“I was loyal,” said Durant. “If it comes down to that, I mean: I was. My deal’s up in 2016. I’ll have been here nine years. I could have easily wanted out. I could have easily not signed the extension after my rookie contract. I could have not played as hard every night. But people tend to forget.”
Durant goes on to say he didn’t like the way LeBron was criticized for taking his talents to South Beach and reminds people that players are human with emotions.
“This is not just a game for us. This is life. Like, we live and die and breathe by basketball. We’re away from our families to entertain other people.”
Finally, Durant was asked point blank if he was re-signing with Thunder and he basically gave a “we will see” answer.
“I just don’t know who’s gonna be competitive, who’s not gonna be, you know? That’s why I can’t really think too far in my mind. Because you don’t know who’s going to be where. You know what I’m saying? It’s something you can’t control.”
Clock is ticking Thunder.
H/T Real GM