As rumors swirl about the potential return of an NBA team to Seattle, basketball fans are buzzing with excitement over the prospect of Kevin Durant donning a SuperSonics jersey once again.
The tantalizing notion was recently teased by Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood, who revealed that he and Durant have engaged in conversations about the possible return of the Sonics to Seattle.
Haywood, a legendary figure in SuperSonics history, averaging 24.9 points and 12.1 rebounds per game in his five seasons with the team, recently hinted at a potential comeback for Durant in a SuperSonics uniform.
“Me and Durant are still talking about Seattle. We talked about it at the All-Star game, there”s some sneaky stuff going on that I can”t talk about because it”s private. But I wouldn”t be surprised if I see him in a Sonics uniform. I was with his mother at the All-Star game – with him and his mother, everybody. I”m just saying.”
While the idea of Durant returning to the SuperSonics is intriguing, it comes with a dose of skepticism. Durant, currently 35, boasts an impressive career resume with an NBA Finals appearance, an MVP Award, and multiple All-NBA 1st Team selections during his time with the Thunder.
With nearly 45,000 regular season and playoff minutes under his belt, the ambitious scenario of a return to Seattle raises questions about the practicality of such a move.
NBA expansion rumors have long circulated, with Seattle often mentioned as a potential destination. However, no official confirmation or immediate expansion plans have been announced by the league.
Despite the logistical challenges, Durant has expressed interest in becoming part of the ownership group responsible for bringing professional basketball back to the Pacific Northwest.
His aspirations beyond the court align with the trend of athletes venturing into team ownership, making the notion of Durant”s involvement in a potential SuperSonics revival more plausible in the future.
