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Former NBA champion Markieff Morris jokingly compared the offseason situation of Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets to a break up he had with his wife.
The Nets found themselves in the middle of the national spotlight throughout the NBA offseason. After coming into the 2021-22 season as favorites to make it to the NBA Finals, Brooklyn saw their season take a turn for the worse. James Harden got traded to Philly and Kyrie Irving found himself in and out of the lineup due to his refusal to get vaccinated.
Things continued to spiral out of control when superstar forward Kevin Durant requested a trade at the beginning of free agency. Since then, things have started to cool down for the Nets. Durant rescinded his trade request and Irving looks all set to return too.
During Brooklyn's media day, newly acquired Markieff Morris was asked about his thoughts on Kevin Durant's trade request. Morris provided a humorous take, comparing it to how he and his wife "broke up and got back together".
Morris said:
“I broke up with my wife a couple times and we got back together.”
Kevin Durant averaged 29.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game last season.
Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets hope to hit the ground running in 2022-23
Since his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, Ben Simmons is yet to play a game for the Nets. After dealing with mental health issues and injuries, Simmons wasn't able to make his return to the court last year but is reportedly excited for the upcoming season.
Brooklyn Nets fans are eagerly waiting to see how the trio of Ben Simmons, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving work together. They have the talent to go toe-to-toe with any opponent. If all three are healthy for the majority of the season, a case could be made for the Nets having the most dangerous offense in the league.
Ben Simmons' quality on both ends of the floor should be a big boost for this Nets team. The three-time All-Star has averaged 15.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game in his career.
If the Nets can build chemistry, they will likely be a major force in the Eastern Conference.
