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By Richard Staple

Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Bill Russell MVP Trophy after beating the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with the Bill Russell MVP Trophy after beating the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 7, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA;
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How Will Kevin Durant Embrace the Villain Role?

Kevin Durant turned the NBA world on its head when he announced that he would be signing with the Golden State Warriors via The Players’ Tribune. In his emotional piece, Durant stated, “But I am also at a point in my life where it is of equal importance to find an opportunity that encourages my evolution as a man: moving out of my comfort zone to a new city and community which offers the greatest potential for my contribution and personal growth.”

Despite this, Durant has picked up major criticism for his decision due to joining the team that defeated his Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 after gaining a 3-1 advantage.

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    • Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors are coming off one of the greatest campaigns in NBA history, breaking the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ record of 72 wins in an NBA season. While they don’t have an NBA championship to show for their success, they are armed with the reigning two time MVP (the latter of which was the only unanimous decision in NBA history), Stephen Curry, sharpshooter Klay Thompson and the ultimate utility player in Draymond Green.

    In addition, the Warriors added trustworthy veterans such as David West and Zaza Pachulia. The Warriors came under some scrutiny towards the end of their season because of supposed arrogance and show-boating and many believed the Warriors got their comeuppance and a humbling at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers as they defeated the Warriors in dramatic, and historic, fashion.

    Now, with the Warriors adding another former MVP, and one of the game’s most dynamic scorers in Kevin Durant, he now finds himself in a similar situation akin to LeBron James when he announced his decision to join the Miami Heat in the summer of 2010, and now, it appears as though he will have no choice but to don the black hat and embrace that role of being hated.

    For so long, people praised Durant’s loyalty to the franchise, and now, with him joining the team that beat them, it will be very interesting to see how one of the league’s most beloved superstars transitions into this phase of his career.

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