Make a push to get to the WCF to keep fans?Also, what's the point of this deal from OKC's perspective? Why bother with a one year George rental? If Westbrook+Durant couldn't get them to the promised land, Westbrook + George and a bunch of trash isn't going to either.
this is a bad trade for both teams. Indy should have gotten more (and would have, if they traded George to the East) and OKC hurts their long-term health for short term ticket sales and a prayer. You know their fans were pissed about losing KD last year. Indy has no veteran presence now. Their two best players are inexperienced, one of them way overpaid.
I love when all the talent goes to the other conference.