According to Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks, Kevin Durant signed with the Nets because of Brooklyn's offensive system and the way the team plays on a nightly basis.
Durant, who is expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles tear, supposedly likes the way the Nets share the ball on offense under head coach Kenny Atkinson.
Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks on what Kevin Durant said to him on why he chose Brooklyn:
"I love the system. I love how you guys play,” Durant said.
"We could never take you guys lightly."
— Christopher Lavinio (@ChrisLavinio) July 16, 2019
Apparently Kevin Durant isn't the only player who was impressed with what the Nets were building. Brooklyn also signed Kyrie Irving, DeAndre Jordan, Wilson Chandler and Garrett Temple in free agency. The Nets made the playoffs this past season with only one All-Star, D'Angelo Russell. Their offensive system is predicated on ball movement and off-ball movement, similar to the Golden State Warriors.
The chance to live in New York City and play for a rising organization was too much for Durant to pass up. As part of a sign-and-trade with the Warriors, Durant signed a four-year, $164.26 million contract with the Nets. The two-time Finals MVP will not be rushed by Brooklyn's medical staff to return to the court. Sean Marks has already said the franchise won't be giving any updates on Durant's status throughout the 2019-20 season.
With Kyrie Irving, DeAndre Jordan, Spencer Dinwiddie, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen leading the charge, the Nets can probably secure a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference. Once Durant comes back in 2020-21, Brooklyn will become title contenders.
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