In one of the most stunning moves in recent NBA history, superstar forward Kevin Durant has agreed to a 4-year deal with the Boston Celtics, sending shockwaves through the entire league.
The Celtics announced the signing this morning in a blockbuster reveal that has instantly made them the championship favorite in the eyes of many analysts. Fans flooded social media in disbelief as reports confirmed that Durant, 2-time NBA champion and former MVP, would be heading to Boston to join forces with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
“We just did the unthinkable,” Celtics GM Brad Stevens said at the press conference. “Kevin is one of the greatest scorers to ever play the game. This move shows our commitment to hanging banner 18.”
League insiders say rival executives are furious at what they see as the creation of another “super team” in the East. The deal is reportedly worth over $200 million, keeping Durant in Celtics green through his age-40 season.
Fans in Boston erupted with celebrations outside TD Garden as news spread, while other teams immediately began scrambling to figure out how to counter the Celtics’ new juggernaut roster.
Kevin Durant himself kept it simple on social media, posting:
Stay tuned for more details on this league-altering move!
