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Why Rockets & Spurs Won’t Pay Premium for KD: The Pressure Cooker in Phoenix
Why Nobody’s Buying KD
Let’s be real: Phoenix is sweating bullets. They’re not just desperate — they’re panic-mode desperate.
The Rockets? Spurs? They know the truth: trading for KD at 37 isn’t strategy — it’s emotional roulette.
He still scores like a god… but his body’s whispering ‘retirement’ louder than his highlight reel.
Age Isn’t Just a Number—It’s a Red Flag
No one wants to be the GM who traded their future for nostalgia.
Spurs don’t do legends unless it’s for culture or instant impact (looking at you, Patty Mills). Rockets? They run on spreadsheets — if the math doesn’t add up post-2025? No deal.
The Quiet Purge Is Real
This isn’t cruelty — it’s capitalism with sneakers. Teams are quietly dumping aging stars because paying premium now means losing twice as much later.
So yes — KD might not get top dollar. But hey… maybe he’ll find someone who believes in him now.
You know who else believed in him when he was old? His mom. 😅
What about you? Would you trade your best young talent for KD at 37? Comment below — let’s keep this debate alive! 🔥
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