I woke up the morning after Bradley Beal was bought out feeling real gratitude. I know that Phoenix Suns fans were waiting for the Big 3 era to officially end with a whimper, and that the stretched out process made it even more frustrating.

After the trade was complete, Durant also shared a farewell message to the Suns. “My time in Phoenix has come to an end. All these stops along the journey have really impacted me in a positive way. [Remember] it’s a world behind the scenes, and those ...