Kevin Durant reflects on his final days with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016 NBA season and reveals why he left. Kevin Durant’s prime years were on full display with the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he emerged as one of the NBA’s premier stars.

Oh the good old days when Kevin Durant was still leading his beloved Thunder to deep playoff runs -- most notably in 2012.

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

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.

Many point to the departure of James Harden as the beginning of the end for the young and talented Oklahoma City Thunder team that made the 2012 NBA Finals. Harden had just won Sixth Man of the Year and helped the team reach the championship round.

Kevin Durant revealed that the OKC Thunder almost acquired Tyson Chandler before he went on to help the Dallas Mavericks win a title in 2011.