
Before the Golden State Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler last week, they nearly pulled off a reunion with their former superstar, Kevin Durant, who won two NBA championships with the team in 2017 and 2018. The Warriors were reportedly in talks with the Phoenix Suns to trade for Durant, but the possibility of bringing him back ultimately stalled because Durant did not want to return to the Warriors.
Though Durant re-buffed a potential reunion with Golden State, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr completely understands his decision after Durant was criticized back in 2016 for joining a "super team" with the Warriors to win his first ring.