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MindSpin · 04-10-2007, 04:37 PM

Texas freshman Kevin Durant will declare for the NBA draft, the Dallas Morning News reports, citing two unnamed sources close to the Longhorns basketball program.

A news conference has been scheduled for 5 p.m. ET in Austin, Texas, ESPN.com's Andy Katz reports. Durant plans on finishing the spring semester rather than withdrawing from the university, Katz reports.

The Houston Chronicle reported that Durant is expected to make a decision by the middle of this week.

Durant and his family did not talk to reporters after the team banquet Monday night in Austin, Texas. Barnes said he expects Durant will make an announcement soon.

"I think he'll make a quick decision," Barnes said, noting that Durant's family would remain in town with him for another day or so. "Now it's a matter of [Durant and his family] deciding and putting it together."

Barnes said Durant has not yet told him what he'll do.

"He's made history. No one's done what he did this year. He swept every major award as a freshman. It's a year we may not ever see again by anybody. It's remarkable," Barnes said.

Durant still has plenty of time to think about his decision. Players have until April 29 to declare for the NBA draft, which takes place June 28 in New York.

"Right now, I don't even know," the 6-foot-9 swingman, a sure bet to be one of the first players picked should he decide to go pro, said Saturday in Los Angeles when he picked up the John. R. Wooden Award.

"I'm just enjoying the moment, having fun," Durant said Saturday. "When the time comes, I'll make the right decision."

Durant is considered a lock to be one of the first two players chosen in the draft and a likely candidate to be the first overall pick. He averaged 25.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per game as the Longhorns went 25-10 and reached the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Barnes says he has advised Durant to follow his heart.

"The one thing I do know he's going to do is finish school," Barnes said, according to the Dallas Morning News. "That's one thing I don't worry about. He's going to do that part of it."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Awww yea! Let the games begin!

Sloss Littlez · 04-10-2007, 04:43 PM

He declared way too early. He would be better developed if he stayed in college.

MindSpin · 04-10-2007, 04:54 PM

Are you kidding? He is the only freshman to ever sweep all of the post season awards..plus a 20 million dollar shoe deal with Nike! He's guaranteed to be top 2 in the draft.

20 million dollars vs. getting swept out of the NCAA tournament

Which one would you pick?

Sloss Littlez · 04-10-2007, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MindSpin

Are you kidding? He is the only freshman to ever sweep all of the post season awards..plus a 20 million dollar shoe deal with Nike! He's guaranteed to be top 2 in the draft.

20 million dollars vs. getting swept out of the NCAA tournament

Which one would you pick?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sloss Littlez

He would be better developed if he stayed in college.

If he stayed in college, he could come out as a monster. I guarantee he won't do anything next year in the NBA.

MindSpin · 04-10-2007, 05:15 PM

It takes everybody a minute to adjust to the NBA game. I think it will take Durant less time than Oden...Durants game resembles that Kobe/MJ killer instinct, he's a beast.

I guess im trippin so much because my Grizzlies need a superstar in the worst way. Everything that could possibly go wrong with a professional sports franchise, went wrong for us this year.

mack · 04-10-2007, 05:22 PM

Not really news, I don't think anyone expected him to stay in college after the year he had. I honestly don't think he will make an impact his first year.

Pimp Father · 04-10-2007, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MindSpin

It takes everybody a minute to adjust to the NBA game. I think it will take Durant less time than Oden...Durants game resembles that Kobe/MJ killer instinct, he's a beast.

I guess im trippin so much because my Grizzlies need a superstar in the worst way. Everything that could possibly go wrong with a professional sports franchise, went wrong for us this year.

Kevin Durant Aint Gonna Be A Monster In The Nba He Has No Natural Position If He Play The 2 They Jus Gonna Blow By Him An If He PLay 3 They Jus Gonna Big Man Him He Slow An Took Alotta Shots An Only Shot 45% From The Feild An He Dont Play Real Good D. He Needs 2 Put Sum Weight An Mussel On He Needa Do About Tha Same Thang I Needa Do An It Harder 2 Do That It Look But HE Needa stay an play better d. lear how 2 shoot a betta % From Da Field

Wilkz · 04-10-2007, 08:08 PM

I think he should stay another year or two . That way he can better his skills

Clipperznlakerz2 · 04-10-2007, 09:19 PM

Next T-mac

Vucko · 04-10-2007, 10:04 PM

he should stay in college, they fuckin come in nba too early, they need to put age limit to 20 or some shit, let the players develop a little

04-10-2007, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
MindSpin Gangster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Posts: 396	Kevin Durant to declare for the NBA Draft Texas freshman Kevin Durant will declare for the NBA draft, the Dallas Morning News reports, citing two unnamed sources close to the Longhorns basketball program. A news conference has been scheduled for 5 p.m. ET in Austin, Texas, ESPN.com's Andy Katz reports. Durant plans on finishing the spring semester rather than withdrawing from the university, Katz reports. The Houston Chronicle reported that Durant is expected to make a decision by the middle of this week. Durant and his family did not talk to reporters after the team banquet Monday night in Austin, Texas. Barnes said he expects Durant will make an announcement soon. "I think he'll make a quick decision," Barnes said, noting that Durant's family would remain in town with him for another day or so. "Now it's a matter of [Durant and his family] deciding and putting it together." Barnes said Durant has not yet told him what he'll do. "He's made history. No one's done what he did this year. He swept every major award as a freshman. It's a year we may not ever see again by anybody. It's remarkable," Barnes said. Durant still has plenty of time to think about his decision. Players have until April 29 to declare for the NBA draft, which takes place June 28 in New York. "Right now, I don't even know," the 6-foot-9 swingman, a sure bet to be one of the first players picked should he decide to go pro, said Saturday in Los Angeles when he picked up the John. R. Wooden Award. "I'm just enjoying the moment, having fun," Durant said Saturday. "When the time comes, I'll make the right decision." Durant is considered a lock to be one of the first two players chosen in the draft and a likely candidate to be the first overall pick. He averaged 25.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per game as the Longhorns went 25-10 and reached the second round of the NCAA tournament. Barnes says he has advised Durant to follow his heart. "The one thing I do know he's going to do is finish school," Barnes said, according to the Dallas Morning News. "That's one thing I don't worry about. He's going to do that part of it." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Awww yea! Let the games begin!

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Sloss Littlez Criminal Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 88	He declared way too early. He would be better developed if he stayed in college. __________________ Greatest website ever Da kid Sloss Littlez in da buildin

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Wilkz Capo Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 783	I think he should stay another year or two . That way he can better his skills __________________

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04-10-2007, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
MindSpin Gangster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Posts: 396	Are you kidding? He is the only freshman to ever sweep all of the post season awards..plus a 20 million dollar shoe deal with Nike! He's guaranteed to be top 2 in the draft. 20 million dollars vs. getting swept out of the NCAA tournament Which one would you pick?

04-10-2007, 05:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
MindSpin Gangster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Posts: 396	It takes everybody a minute to adjust to the NBA game. I think it will take Durant less time than Oden...Durants game resembles that Kobe/MJ killer instinct, he's a beast. I guess im trippin so much because my Grizzlies need a superstar in the worst way. Everything that could possibly go wrong with a professional sports franchise, went wrong for us this year.

04-10-2007, 10:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Vucko Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,748	he should stay in college, they fuckin come in nba too early, they need to put age limit to 20 or some shit, let the players develop a little

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