Guaranteed the West Finals, Timberwolves shortcut, why does Durant not want to take it anyway

Antetokounmpo clearly stayed in the team, and Durant became the biggest fish in the free market this summer. Durant thought he was a big fish, but who would have thought he was beaten by the sun - the Timberwolves became Durant's only next home. The Suns management was eager to persuade Durant to accept going to Minnesota, which was a use of all kinds of methods. But Durant still failed to get into the woods, saying that he would never take the Timberwolves shortcut no matter what.

Looking at Durant's nearly 20 years of career, the only time he did not take shortcuts was at the Nets. After trying to form a team by yourself, the sound of the waves still returned to the past. Although the Timberwolves lost the playoffs this year, they are still the team that has entered the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years. Theoretically, the Timberwolves have Edwards in the formation and a strong enough lineup guaranteed. Durant can basically enter the Western Conference Finals after going there, and the duo of Huazi and Adu is also a top five-door group.

But none of these can shake Durant's determination not to go. There are only three reasons for careful analysis. The first is that Huazi has a strong personality, the second is that the Timberwolves pays too much, and the third is that he is afraid of recreating his past unbearable memory.

The first point is very important. Edwards is a big mouth with a flamboyant personality, and many people regard it as the next dream-chasing Green. When the Timberwolves eliminated the Sun last year, Edwards sprayed trash words at Durant, not only mocking Durant for being unable to defend him, but also saying the words starting with B. And at that time Durant just smiled awkwardly.

Edwards may not take these trash words seriously, but Durant is extremely sensitive and he can't stand this kind of mockery in person, even on the court. It is hard to imagine how Durant and Huazi would swear with Edwards' character if Durant lost his position in defense at one time. It would be very unhappy to be mocked by peers like Green in person, not to mention that Durant was ridiculed by his junior and his fan Edwards, which was even more unacceptable.

Huazi's personality is a factor, and the price the Timberwolves pay is another problem. It is reported that the Timberwolves management submitted a quote to the Suns is Gobert (Randall) + Divinchenzo. This quote covers the Timberwolves' two defensive gates, especially Gobert is the only heavy center of the Wolf cub. Once he leaves the team's No. 5 position, he can only let Reed start the starting lineup, which also means that Durant will reach No. 5 position at some time.

Durant played in the No. 5 position in the Suns, and there were reasons why he was not suitable for playing ball when he left the Suns. If you go to the Timberwolves and continue to play No. 5, Durant definitely doesn't want to go. In addition, the Timberwolves lacked two generals and their combat power will inevitably decline in a cliff-like manner. The prospects for the championship next season are unknown. Durant was angry and didn't say that if he couldn't win the championship, why would he go?

We have always ignored one question, that is, whether Durant minds the saying "If you can't beat it, join." Judging from his answers to the line with netizens, Durant minds this comment. The Timberwolves happened to sweep the Suns in the playoffs last year. If Durant joins the Timberwolves at this time, this unbearable memory will definitely be reproduced. If he is ridiculed by fans again and cannot be beaten, he will inevitably affect his historical status after retirement. So Durant considers his reputation after retirement and will not choose the Timberwolves at this time.

Unfortunately, despite Durant's reluctance, he could not change the Sun's decision. This is also the cruelty of the business alliance. Even if you are a huge person and lose your value, you will be ruthlessly given up.