I ll listen just to placate him just to pat him on the head - Skip Bayless brutal reaction speculates Joe Tsai s mindset about Kevin Durant analyst lauds the Nets owner for saving the NBA × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News News I ll listen just to placate him just to pat him on the head - Skip Bayless brutal reaction speculates Joe Tsai s mindset about Kevin Durant analyst lauds the Nets owner for saving the NBA By Godwin Mathew Modified 26 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Kevin Durant and Steve Nash during a Brooklyn Nets regular-season game. NBA analyst Skip Bayless said that Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai saved the league by not caving into Kevin Durant's trade request. The two-time champion requested a trade June 30. However, after almost two months of being in trade rumors, Durant agreed to stay with the Nets. In the build-up to Durant's decision, he had given Joe Tsai an ultimatum. The 12-time All-Star asked the owner to either fire general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash or trade him away. However, the billionaire owner stuck by his GM and coach. Tsai's move paid off in the long run as Kevin Durant agreed to stay with the team. Speaking about Joe Tsai and the entire Durant situation in an recent episode of the "Skip Bayless Show," the veteran analyst said: "Not only did Joe Tsai save the Brooklyn Nets ... , but Joe Tsai helped save the NBA at least in my point of view. "And I believe as I predicted on Undisputed. I believe Joe Tsai from the start made up his mind, 'I'm not going to cave in. I don't care what they offer for Kevin, I'll listen just to placate him. Just to pat him on the head, but he's going nowhere.'" With the Kevin Durant situation behind them, the Brooklyn Nets should have all their players available for the start of the season. It will be interesting to see how the "Big Three" of Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons functions. There is a lot of hope as the talent they possess is second to none. NetsKingdom @NetsKingdomAJVideo Footage of Brooklyn Nets Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving open run in LA two days ago1153150Video Footage of Brooklyn Nets Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving open run in LA two days ago https://t.co/Kf2c7TQxtQ How vital will Kevin Durant be for the Broklyn Nets next season Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets, Game 3. Since coming into the team in 2019, Kevin Durant has been an integral part of the Brooklyn Nets. His presence will boost the Brooklyn Nets' chances of coming out of the East. The former MVP is one of the most prolific scorers and can change the course of the game in just a few minutes. Brooklyn Netcast@BrooklynNetcastKevin Durant will be on a mission this year 68680Kevin Durant will be on a mission this year https://t.co/dIWs1Xxqbw Many analysts have raised concerns over what his commitment would be after an offseason full of uncertainty. Hopefully, Kevin Durant stays focused and continues doing what he is best at: getting buckets.. NetsKingdom @NetsKingdomAJTime to Run it Back Kevin Durant = Sniper 37235Time to Run it Back Kevin Durant = Sniper https://t.co/WHDntp21Ru Aside from the "Big Three," the Nets have a great supporting cast. Seth Curry, Patty Mills, T.J. Warren and Royce O'Neal have all proven their abilities. If the roster manages to stay healthy, the Nets will be hard to beat. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Rajdeep Barman × Feedback Thank You! 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