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NBA was better with Kevin Durant in Oklahoma City but his move to Golden State can be justified with unblemished postseason

While Mark Cuban and Mavericks fans will be forever grateful that Kevin Durant bolted Oklahoma City for Golden State last summer, I am only partially coming around on Durant's unfortunate decision to jump ship.

I still think -- and I don't believe there is any real debate on this -- the game was better served by Durant remaining with the Thunder and extending a great rivalry in the Western Conference. But I will give him this.

If the Warriors, now 12-0 and finals-bound, can complete an unbeaten run through the postseason, Durant will be recognized as a huge part of what some will call the best playoff team of all time.