Is this it?

Dear Kevin,

As a Thunder fan, the prospect of you leaving Oklahoma City brings me great sadness. Living in Seattle, I have copped my fair share of abuse as the sole Thunder fan in a bar full of fukkboi Warriors fans, all showing up to cheer against the Thunder in Western Conference Finals that we should’ve won.

I know, I know… losing hurts. Just ask Draymond Green. This was him a year ago. Not so chipper now.

WE WON, NOPE.

All I’m saying is, I hope you stick with the Thunder. We’re this close. And if we win it all next season, you can’t really see Russell leaving a championship team, can you? Stay in Oklahoma City, be a one-team player, and retire a legend in the Horse Show Capital of the World.

If you do decide to leave though, I have some ideas for you. I know you’re talking to the likes of the Warriors (barf), Spurs (boring), Celtics (mediocre), Clippers (perennial underachievers), Heat (LeBron did that already), and Knicks (you gotta be shitting me).

While you’re contemplating your future over the next few days in New York, I’d suggest you have your people line up some meetings with the good folks from Sacramento, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia.

LET ME EXPLAIN.

Why choose the Kings?

Boogie is the only man who is as committed to US Men’s National Team program as you are. #BoogieForAmerica. The least you can do is allow him, Vlade and Vivek (aka The Three Musketeers) the chance to board a plane to Manhattan and pitch you on the vision for the Kings. The vision includes Giorgios Papagiannis. PAPAGIANNISSSSSSS!

You’ll get to play with renowned team first guy, Rajon Rondo. Imagine how many assists Rondo will be able to hunt, dropping dimes back to you on those 2-on-0 fast breaks! The Kings also have Rudy Gay, who is a poor man’s version of yourself. You can’t deny that. Kevin Johnson even saved them from going back to Seattle! The future is bright in Sac-Town, I tells ya!

Projected Starters:

PG: Rajon Rondo

SG: Ben McLemore

SF: Rudy Gay

PF: Kevin Durant

C: Boogie Cousins

Why choose the Bucks?

Wingspan, motherfuckers. Jason Kidd aka. The New Mad Scientist (goodbye, Nelly) has just drafted 30-year-old Australian phenom Thon Maker to add to the Bucks’ collection of SLAFS (Super Long Athletic Freaks).

If you join Jason Kidd, he can play you and Giannis as rotating point guards, then swing a trade for your mate Steven Adams to come over and play shooting guard. Tell me one good reason this plan doesn’t result in a championship for Milwaukee!

Projected Starters:

PG: Giannis Antetokounmpo / Kevin Durant

SG: Steven Adams

SF: Jabari Parker

PF: Thon Maker

C: John Henson

Bench: Greg Monroe (not athletic enough to start with these guys).

Why choose the Sixers?

I’m not angry that the Sixers weren’t on your shortlist of potential suitors to begin with, just disappointed.

Where in the league could you find a deeper pool of talent that’s two years away from being two years away? Sam Hinkie did not die for Philadelphia’s sins to not be rewarded with a top 3 player in the league.

What am I saying? I mean, the best player in the league. That’s what you are, Kevin. And that’s why you need to join the juggernaut that is the Philadelphia 76ers.

Projected starters:

PG: T.J. McConnell

SG: Timothe Luwawu

SF: Kevin Durant

PF: Ben Simmons

C: Nerlens Noel

Tell me you who’s gonna stop this team from barnstorming through the East (see ya, Lebron!) and going on to shock the world and bring the championship back to Philly!? WHO GON STOP ME.

The hours are counting down, Kevin, and you have a decision to make. You can shift the balance of power in the NBA with this one choice.

I will #PrayforKD and hope that you consider these three worthy teams who deserve a chance at bringing you home to their respective cities. Give them hope, KD. Give them hope.

Yours in Thunder,

Francis McCarthy.

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