Why the hate for KD and athletes in general for moving?

KD made the right choice for himself.

However, it fricked with the competitive balance of the NBA (see the playoffs). That's where, personally, it starts and stops. And hate is a strong word

KD is getting more heat right now for wanting girls to fart in his face

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Why the hate for KD and athletes in general for moving?

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I've been interested in this as well. Most times, players get criticized for leaving a team for more money even if it means they're going some place where they almost certainly can't win anything but the paycheck they're going there for.

KD could have likely done this with other teams...simply headed out of OKC for a paycheck. It's pretty clear he wad done there for whatever reason.

What he did though was nearly the opposite of that, in that he headed some place he thought was the best fit and most likely to win as a team.

Honestly, except for the fact that it created a monster where there was already an incredible basis for calling it the best team in the league, I don't see his move as anything but kind of what you'd WANT from a player that's more interested in being a team guy rather than a selfish, just in it for the check, type of guy.

And as it turned out, KD being there was the biggest reason they ended up winning. He didn't just tag along but lead them to the ring.

The only other option it seems from a fan's perspective is to outlaw free agency entirely and simply force guys to stay put. If we bitch about check chasing AND ring chasing, what else is left? Going to a team for less money AND less chance to win?

After watching the Finals I would say that GS "needed" KD to win.

I think Cleveland wins this series in 4 or 5 games if he isn't there.

I became a fan of KD he has that IDGAF attitude now and made a move he knew he would get slammed for. Bc it's what he wanted to do. Dude couldn't care less what everybody else thinks he was gonna do what made KD happy. that's a mans man kinda move.

Scruffy is partial to the baseketball system where there are no trades or free agents. You play for the team that signed you for your entire career.

Because traditionally the best players don't leave the team they were drafted by to play for a team that is already loaded. It is happening more and more now, because just like organizations, players ain't loyal.


Also, people can hate on KD all they want. Call Golden State a super team or whatever. At least they are acting like a bunch of spoiled, petulant children like the heat were when LeHairline went there. Nor did they have a pep rally when they signed KD. KD didn't start all the not 2, 3, or 4 shite. KD stfu, put in his work, and led his team to the ship.

I like to judge athletes on their accomplishments, taking into account reasonable expectations. I like KD well enough, but for me, he's pretty much relegated himself to "that guy who was AMAZING," without much legacy.

Maybe legacy is the wrong word, but unless something changes, he'll have no lasting memories/moments with me.

For comparison, Lebron has MANY. Some even bad. But he's got them.

This move took the fun out of following KD's career progression.

if he had gone to say the Knicks i dont think anyone would have batted an eyelash

the perception is that he took the easy way out to get a title which is unbecoming of whats supposed to be the 2nd best player in the league

Bc of jealousy and envy, for the rest of time KD's resume will read 2017 NBA Champion, 2017 NBA Finals MVP and people for some reason won't appreciate that. THIS IS THE FREE AGENCY CONTEXT THAT WAS CREATED DEAL WITH IT!