archibaldleach
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Well, he definitely wasn't going to win in Cleveland. Without LeBron, that team doesn't make the playoffs, let alone win the East, even with the East having lesser competition. Plus Boston is going to be better without two of their stars out injured, Philly is up-and-coming (though people have admittedly been saying that for awhile). Cleveland might have been the third best team in the East with LeBron. I'm not saying he's going to win in LA without them adding some more pieces, having to go through GS and Houston among others, but I'm not sure he's going to end up in a worse situation.
Sure, he could probably be on a title contender if he was willing to take a big pay cut, but he already has 3 rings and brought the city he grew up in its first title in any sport in 50+ years. LA pays him and has a better chance of being a destination for future talent. Whether he wins another title comes down to what the Lakers do and how long the current iterations of Golden State and Houston stay together. Durant could bolt GS next year and shake up the West.
Sure, he could probably be on a title contender if he was willing to take a big pay cut, but he already has 3 rings and brought the city he grew up in its first title in any sport in 50+ years. LA pays him and has a better chance of being a destination for future talent. Whether he wins another title comes down to what the Lakers do and how long the current iterations of Golden State and Houston stay together. Durant could bolt GS next year and shake up the West.