Back in November of 2015, Kevin Durant – now the greatest villain in Oklahoma sports history – was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. At that time, I asked the question that everyone else was thinking:
What exactly does it take to kick someone out of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame? I’m just curious. But seriously, is there some rule or provision that lets you expel someone if they break the state’s collective hearts by betraying everyone and moving elsewhere before winning a title? Let’s be honest–it seems like it would be a good rule to have…. just in case something bad happens.
Guess what. Something bad happened:
Yep, the 11 month nightmare of being an Oklahoma City Thunder fan finally came to a cruel and predictable end last night when Kevin Durant, the phony 28 year-old two-faced turncoat who betrayed an entire state and community, coasted to the NBA championship with the support of his traveling band of golden sharpshooting All Stars.
I decided to watch the final quarter of last night’s game as a form of twisted immersion therapy, and it got me thinking about that same question I asked a couple of years ago – How do we remove Kevin Durant from the Hall of Fame? Is there a form we fill out? Do we have to file a petition? If so, I already did. Go sign it.
If this whole idea reeks of bitterness and sour grapes, that’s because it does. I’m not going to lie. My motivation is petty and personal, but I think it’s deserved. There are actually some legitimate reasons to revoke Kevin’s Hall of Fame credentials…
The most obvious is that he was never really an Oklahoman. Sure, he lived here part-time for the eight years, but that wasn’t his choice. He came to this state because he had to, and left at the very first opportunity. Who cares that he fucked up our collective basketball hopes and dreams in the process, is that the type of “Oklahoman” we want to honor in our Hall of Fame? I don’t think so.
(Granted, you could say the same about Hall of Fame inductees who were born in Oklahoma and then left the state as they navigated through a successful life, but at least they had to endure the pain and suffering of being born and raised in Oklahoma. Kevin Durant never did.)
To be clear, I don’t think we should make a big deal about the revocation of Kevin’s membership. That looks bad. I say we just take the high road and move his plaque to the basement, and scrub any KD mentions from the Oklahoma Hall of Fame website. Basically, phase him out and pretend the Hall of Fame thing never happened. That strategy worked pretty well with Thunderstruck.
Of course, what do we do once he’s out? Do we replace him with someone else?
The snoots at Non Doc seem to think electric guitar pioneer Charlie Christian should be in the Hall. I don’t have a problem with that, but I doubt that would happen. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame doesn’t have the highest regards for dead people. For example, know who’s finally being inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame this year? Sequoyah. Yeah, that’s right. The dude that half the buildings and schools in the state are named after wasn’t in the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. That’s just stupid. Did he bet on baseball or something?
On that note, maybe we should just start a petition to eliminate the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. The fact the KD was allowed in, while more worthy Oklahomans were denied, says everything about the legitimacy and standards of that organization. At the very least, it will prevent us from having to do this all over again when Westbrook joins LeBron in Boston in a couple of years.
You weren’t mad when he got inducted into the Oklahoma hall of fame. But you’re mad at the selection process NOW? How convenient and not at all petty and crybaby ass type shit. Man the fuck up and move on, already.
Did you not read the article? I pointed out the absurdity of it then, and I’m pointing out the absurdity of it now.
If you have a link to when KD was inducted that shows you saying how absurd it was, then I’ll listen. Otherwise, just mentioning now how absurd it was both then and now, still makes you look like a crybaby. I’m a huge fan of this site, but this post is salty and weak.
https://www.thelostogle.com/2015/11/20/kevin-durant-is-in-the-oklahoma-hall-of-fame-for-now/
There you go, Tim. One google search was all it took. Try it sometime.
I’ll take Tim’s side (fuck me sideways, right?) for now. Here’s the no-homo bromance post from Patrick in the link above:
“Isn’t Kevin Durant awesome? Sometimes I think we forget how lucky we are to have a guy like that be the face of our state and community. He’s professional, personable, selfless and nice. Sometimes I’m not sure if it’s all just an act. But if it is, who cares? He’s an amazing human. Even though he’s not from here and really didn’t choose to live here, I’m proud to see him go into our state’s Hall of Fame. He totally deserves it. KD, you’re the real MVP!”
Of course he had to cover his ass with:
“That being said…
What exactly does it take to kick someone out of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame? I’m just curious. But seriously, is there some rule or provision that lets you expel someone if they break the state’s collective hearts by betraying everyone and moving elsewhere before winning a title? Let’s be honest–it seems like it would be a good rule to have…. just in case something bad happens.”
Either way, this whole subject is one major lulz. Carry on.
NO KD is snake!
Just wait as soon as Westbrook leaves and the Thunder starts nick tickets will be free.
What’s a nick ticket?
I think it should’ve read, “… starts Nick (Collison). Tickets will be free.”
Thanks bro… Dude is kind of choppy in his writing style.
Totally done in with one thing in mind, and it is not KD, it is about this site and seeing how many people will bite the hook, and add salt to a touchy subject….totally weak and lazy.
Are you that dense Tim, READ THE ARTICLE, not only was the quote posted but also the link to the original article. Man the fuck up and read the article before commenting you ignorant slut.
Really? That’s what you’re going with? Thats the absolute best you can do? Bwhahahahahahahaha. Ok, now that I’m done laughing, it’s my turn to play. Point out in that “original article” where Patrick has an issue with the Oklahoma hof selection process and how he has an issue with KD being inducted. Hell, he even says he is proud KD was inducted. I think it’s cute that you think you’re defending someone’s honor; but you may want to actually read the same very article you referenced. Because you clearly read something else.
No, Alternative Fact Generator read the piece correctly and interpreted the obviously false praise for what it was – tongue in cheek sarcasm. I thought it was a joke when he was inducted into the Hall on 2015 and think it’s even an bigger joke now.
Ah so you did read it but just have a hard time understanding words, got it. Defending honor? Yes Patrick you are welcome I defended your honor, I will not let you down.
Tim: Read what you see when you click here —–> https://www.thelostogle.com/2015/11/20/kevin-durant-is-in-the-oklahoma-hall-of-fame-for-now/
Should have known KD would not be loyal to OK being he was from UT. Should have kicked him out of the OK HOF the same day they took his name off the restaurant.
To be fair, he didn’t leave at the first opportunity. He signed an extension here the same summer Lebron had his “decision”.
This is TLO. No need or reason to be fair.
“To be fair” he had no option in reality because of the restricted free agent provision in every rookie contract, which basically means that the team with his restricted free agent rights (OKC) has the ultimate decision on if they want to match an offer another team has given him to keep him, or let him go. Yeah, they weren’t going to let KD go, so obviously he “stayed”. It’s the same thing we did with Kanter a few years ago.
Whining makes you look bad. He helped build the team that brought Ok to the world stage. Credit due.
No credit due, he’s a miserable fake.
All cupcakes deserve credit due… especially the butter creams!
I agree with everything in the article, but didn’t he resign with us once? So the “left at the first opportunity” part might not be quite accurate, but fuck that guy.
He did re-sign after his rookie contract, but thanks to the way NBA Free agency works, OKC was basically his only option. They could and would have matched any other offer.
Move on! Football is almost here. Time to start bitchin’ about Lincoln Riley.
Alex Trabek be troll’n KD
https://twitter.com/DefPenHoops/status/874417852861829126
I see the Seattle people and pretend fans who don’t understand how sports fandom works are out in full “defend KD/troll OKC” mode. This is all about how he left and not that he left. We wouldn’t be having this discussion if he left to go to the Wizards or Celtics. When you have the defending NBA champions, a team full of All Stars, on the ropes in the conference finals with a lead in the fourth quarter on your home floor and you personally go out and lay a giant turd on the court to blow that lead and lose the series, and you immediately leave to go join that team, it demonstrates a lack of competitive fire that we expect in sports stars, particularly players like Durant who are among the best two or three in the sport. Guys like that are supposed to want to beat their biggest competition, not join them and leisurely win a championship on a team stacked with All-Stars. Jordan didn’t want to join Bird or Magic or Isiah Thomas. He wanted to beat those guys. Bill Russell didn’t want to team up with Wilt Chamberlain. That’s why those guys are among the greatest of all time. When you have the level of talent of Kevin Durant, and you abdicate the responsibility of leading your own team to go join one with the guy who won the last two MVPs, it makes you a coward. This is why Lebron will always be remembered more for winning with the Cavs than the Heat. It’s like entering a cheat code because you can’t win on the normal difficulty level.
For someone with a “Common Sense” moniker, it sure seems you ate up the hook and sinker of organized sports “fandom.” Loolz. Really think he can’t sleep at night thinking about some “fans” from OKC while cashing those checks and (now) polishing his trophy?
Modern day Bread and circuses, given the current state of affairs here…
If this comment section gets too popular, Kevin Durant will leave Golden State and join it.
That was not my best effort and I’m embarrassed for the attempt. -1
HOF removal might be appropriate, as he was inducted a bit prematurely anyway. True… he was our first marquee star on our first pro team, but there really isn’t that much to justify his having a long-lasting legacy in OK. Especially since even if he was hit by a bus tomorrow NBA history is much more likely to remember him as a GS Warrior now than for his time with the Thunder.
Maybe he’ll go with Dennis and get throw in the north prison for something.