Kevin Durant says the New York Knicks were never an option

All-Star forward Kevin Durant broke his silence recently about his injury and offseason intentions never involving the New York Knicks.

The New York Knicks have been criticized throughout the offseason for not sealing the deal with marquee free agent Kevin Durant. In a recent interview, the multiple time all-star reveals that the orange and blue was never on his list of teams. According to Durant, the Brooklyn Nets were always a top priority, not the heavily rumored Knickerbockers.

Durant decided to have his first interview post Nets signing with Yahoo Sports, revealing his surprising decision.

"“If I was leaving the Warriors, it was always going to be for the Nets, They got the pieces and a creative front office. I just like what they were building.”"

The news of this is a complete 180 from the rumors many spread around the league over the past year. It was firmly believed that the Knicks were the favorites to and the former MVP along with fellow all-star Kyrie Irving. Durant’s shocking announcement was only a shock to everyone outside his immediate circle as Knicks fan waited helplessly for news that was never happening.

It’s well within Durant’s right to choose where he intends to spend his career, but it’s another reminder of how far the Knicks franchise has fallen from prominence. The once-proud representation of New York basketball at the highest level has been reduced to a joke in many star player’s eyes. Durant could have readily acknowledged New York in his interview as at least an option. Instead, his decision to disregard their existence over the rival Brooklyn team is a clear indication of his lack of respect for the organization.

The 30-year-old future basketball Hall of Famer has little to prove in his career, so it was always a risk counting on his signing. Knicks fans are used to the embarrassment that has hovered over the team since owner James Dolan took over in the early 2000s. It has essentially become a trademark of the team whether it’s on or off the court and is showing no signs of letting up.

It’s often harped about on sports talk shows the inept reputation the Knicks have produced over the years, making it impossible to attract star talent. The team that plays in quite arguably the ”World’s Most Famous Arena” is selling tickets based on that slogan’s novelty, not basketball excellence.

The days of winning titles in the 1970s and consistently competing in the 1990s are a distant memory.