NBA schedule markers are evil geniuses, but they may have reached a new height this time. Durant could've been the greatest player in Thunder history, and the fans will always criticize him for his decision to leave the franchise to join the Golden State Warriors,

How Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant took a shot at the champion Thunder ahead of Opening Night at the Paycom Center.

Now with the Rockets, Kevin Durant will be on the opponent’s bench for Oklahoma City’s ring night in October. That adds yet another layer of intrigue.