While both sides have fully moved on, Kevin Durant's departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder left a scar that's occasionally visible. The shocking 2016 decision to leave OKC for the Golden State Warriors traumatized an entire fanbase as the first time they were introduced to how brutal the NBA business can be.

Speaking ahead of his game against the Nets this week, Suns superstar Kevin Durant spoke honestly about his NBA longevity. In a chat with Yahoo Sports, Kevin explained how he's a cut above the typical 36-year-old athlete and how rare it is to still be so good after 16 years in the NBA.

Former OKC Thunder superstar and Suns forward Kevin Durant revealed the real reason he left the team in 2016 for the Warriors.

Kevin Durant sounds off on critics who don't think his longevity will last with the Suns, and the rest of his career.

It might be approaching nine full years since Phoenix Suns forward left the Oklahoma City Thunder, but such a controversial decision has allowed it to remain re

The Phoenix Suns have seen another schedule change by the NBA ahead of their matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, which will now be shown to a national audience. The NBA announced that the matchup between the Suns and Thunder in Oklahoma City on Wednesday,

In a recent interview with Out The Mud Podcast, the future Hall of Famer spoke about his decision to leave Oklahoma City. Durant: “I understood why people was pissed off, but I

Kevin Durant shocked the NBA world when he decided to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder and join the 73-9 Golden State Warriors to form one of

As a star player for the Oklahoma City Thunder at the time, Durant helped orchestrate an incredible comeback against the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder, down 0-2, clawed back to win four straight games, clinching the series 4-2 and securing their first trip to the NBA Finals.

Being a title contender has its perks. One of those being the NBA flexing games to the national stage. The Oklahoma City Thunder added another game to their national television slate when the league announced their contest against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Feb. 5 will now also be broadcasted on ESPN.

A recent what-if was dug out to the surface. Tony Allen revealed to Kevin Durant on his "Out The Mud" podcast that he was on the verge of signing with the Thunder in the 2010 offseason fresh off an NBA Finals appearance with the Boston Celtics.

Cleveland and Oklahoma City have followed similar paths to success in the years since the departure of their franchise icons.