5 things to expect with Kevin Durant choosing the Golden State Warriors

5) Unparalleled pressure

The time is now

The Thunder had just brought in Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova and Domantas Sabonis in exchange for Serge Ibaka. This move would have bolstered their already deep roster. But now it has a gaping hole about 6’10” long.

One ought to have a good reason for jettisoning a team that good that it nearly defeated the defending champions in 7 games. The pressure on Durant to win a ring is immense now that he's jumped ship to where the grass is greener.

On the other side of the pond, the Golden State Warriors finished a season for the record books. They have two of the best shooters in the league in their back court, and now they've added the best offensive forward in the league to their front court.

The pressure on the Golden State Warriors after breaking the regular season record for most wins and losing in the Finals was already immense. Add to that the fact that they went out and grabbed one of the top five players in the league in the offseason, and now there is literally no other option for them except to win a ring right now.

This season is championship-or-bust for the Warriors.