"I was already sold when they walked in" - KD didn't take long to make his mind up about joining the Warriors

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Seeking a change—not just on the basketball court, but in life as a whole. However, what he desired most was approval. Even if every basketball fan and sports expert showered Kevin Durant with praise for his incredible skills and exceptional talent on the court, it was nothing new to him.

in the Hamptons.

The gathering, led by the Warriors' key players, including Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala, was a crucial moment for the team. As he considered joining someone else, the "Slim Reaper" had a chance to think about leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder. The meeting was a relaxed and honest discussion about basketball teamwork and camaraderie. Most importantly, it was a moment for the 6'11" forward to feel appreciated and valued by one of the league's top teams.

KD felt valued by Golden State's management and teammates.

This isn't to say Durant didn't have a special place in the Thunder franchise and the hearts of its enthusiastic fans, but there was a feeling of stagnation in Oklahoma City. Although they made the playoffs almost every year and appeared in the NBA Finals in 2012, they had yet to win a championship, getting edged out by the Warriors a few months prior in a draining seven-game series. At that point, the former University of Texas star figured it was time to reassess their future.

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Multiple teams showered Kevin with a lot of attention. However, the Warriors stood out to him the most. After all, this was a legendary team that had just set a record for the most wins (73) in one regular season, yet were still chasing him.

KD stated.

KD made up his mind.

From various corners of the sports world, even, nothing would change Kevin's decision, and he still had no regret over making that call.

Kevin relayed.

KD's key decision flipped the NBA world on its head. With a team loaded with five All-Stars, the Warriors dominated their opponents, setting records and cruising through the playoffs. Despite being accused of "taking the easy road" to a championship, Durant showed his value on the court, averaging 30.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists in 10 finals games and being named Finals MVP in both of his championship wins with the Golden State Warriors.