This July 4^th other sparks were flying other than fireworks. Many people have heard and have been devastated by the loss of beloved superstar Kevin Durant. The former Oklahoma City Thunder small forward and team leader chose to “Jump on the bandwagon of the Golden State Warriors” According to ESPN, Kevin Durant has agreed to a 54 million dollar deal with the golden state warriors, with a player option on the second year. Kevin Durant stated that he believed that he could be the key to putting the warriors over the top after the 3-1 comeback of the Cleveland Cavilers, but many critics believe that the Golden State Warriors were already over the top with three NBA all-stars and winning the NBA Championship in 2015. After a devastating loss in the Western Conference finals to the warriors in game 7 Kevin Durant decides to join the team that he could not beat.

“Our world revolves around championships, he said in a sports illustrated feature. “Who won the championship? Who will win the championship? If you are not a champion you are a loser. If you are not first you are last.”

Although many believed that after the loss of Kevin Durant that Oklahoma City Thunder’s other superstar Russel Westbrook was thought to leave after his contract expires next year, but surprisingly to many people Russel Westbrook signed a contract extension and was loyal to his team saying that “Loyalty is something that I stand by.” With the loss of both Kevin Durant and Russel Westbrook Oklahoma City thunder would have not been a title contending team, but with Russel Westbrook staying is the key to be able to get another superstar to help win Oklahoma its first title.

The las Angeles Clipper’s all-star power forward Blake Griffin has a contract that is ending soon and many believe he will be a definite key to a championship team. Not only can the Oklahoma city Thunder offer Blake Griffon a lot of money, but Blake Griffin was originally from Oklahoma and played for Oklahoma University.  Blake Griffin was originally born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Along with a superstar to go with Russel Westbrook, the Oklahoma City Thunder recently lost their starting Power forward Serge Ibaka and would serve as a great replacement for both Kevin Durant