Durant’s decision to join Warriors sparks huge reaction, crashes Players’ Tribune site

If you can’t beat them, join them. And that’s exactly what Kevin Durant has decided to do after announcing on the Players’ Tribune that he will join the Golden State Warriors.

Kevin Durant makes his free agency announcement. https://t.co/fA5ievVZwN pic.twitter.com/urr4Ov6tOG

— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) July 4, 2016

And after the story broke, it was immediately apparent that owner Derek Jeter needs to spend more resources on IT infrastructure — the Players’ Tribune website crashed almost immediately after the announcement went live.

NBA players appear to be just as surprised as fans were, with many realizing just how devastating a lineup featuring Durant, reigning two-time MVP Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson could be. After all, the Warriors set the regular-season win record (73) without Durant and came within one game of winning back-to-back titles.

Warriors rosters now features the MVP from the 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2015-16 seasons.
And NBA scoring leader from 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 & 2016

— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) July 4, 2016

Looks I just turnt the gogo wifi on at the right time...

— andre (@andre) July 4, 2016

https://twitter.com/MGortat/status/749992890684833792

https://twitter.com/CJMcCollum/status/749994761721753600

The NBA is WEIRD...!

— al harrington (@cheddahcheese7) July 4, 2016

Whoa...

— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) July 4, 2016

The game has really changed. #happy4thofjuly

— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) July 4, 2016

As expected, the Warriors are now the front runner to win the 2017 NBA championship.

NBA Champ updated

Warriors 4/5
Cavaliers 3/1
Spurs 8/1
Clippers 20/1
Celtics 20/1
Thunder 30/1
Raptors 40/1
Heat 50/1
Hawks 50/1

— Jeff Sherman (@golfodds) July 4, 2016

Good luck, league

— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) July 4, 2016

Is there an emoji for "bandwagon?"

— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) July 4, 2016

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