Kevin Durant’s decision in the summer of 2016 remains one of the most talked-about free agency moments in NBA history. After leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder, he chose to sign with the Golden State Warriors, forming a superteam alongside Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala.

Notably, many former players have highlighted his importance in the Warriors locker room and their legacy. However, before that announcement of Durant joining the Warriors, rumors swirled that the Boston Celtics had a legitimate chance of landing KD.

So, was Boston ever truly in the running? How close did they come? Here’s what the evidence shows

The Free Agency Setup: What Boston Did • Meetings: Durant was approached by six teams in 2016 for free agency meetings. Among them were the War

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