GM LAUDS UNSELFISH DURANT
Kevin Durant helped the Warriors win an NBA championship during his first year with Golden State. General manager Bob Myers is also crediting the MVP with keeping the core of that team together.
Myers met with reporters Friday for the first time since a parade in downtown Oakland celebrating the Warriors’ second championship in three years.
During the 20-minute session, Myers repeatedly turned the conversation to Durant’s decision to take a pay cut and sign a team-friendly two-year deal worth about US$53 million rather than go for a max deal. That, Myers said, was the instrumental move in Golden State’s ability to re-sign key veterans Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston.
“What Kevin did shows who he is, shows what he’s about and I think it’s clear that that’s winning,” said Myers.