Well this is just plain petty, but whatever makes the town of Durant, OK, feel better. When star athletes leave a team, it’s pretty much equivalent to a really bad breakup. The residents of Durant, OK, are feeling the sting of being scorned after Kevin Durant chose to sign with the Golden State Warriors instead of coming back to the Thunder.
In the wake of the breakup, they are now petitioning to have the town’s name changed from Durant to Westbrook.
As many of you know, Kevin Durant has left our state, torn out our hearts, and left our beloved Oklahoma City Thunder in depleted shape. All of this after even being offered a cabinet position for the State of Oklahoma. It is because of this heinous action that I believe the State of Oklahoma has a responsibility to change the name of the City of Durant to Westbrook, the man who is loyal, whom we believe in, and who will lead our team to glory.
The petition has amassed 300 signatures. No word on if Oklahoma’s state government is taking this seriously, but if the change does happen, I’ll definitely get a chuckle.