It's the question that has been hanging over the Warriors all season long, even as they pursue a third consecutive title. Will two-time NBA Finals MVPKevin Durant leave one of the greatest sports dynasties Dave Hollins Jersey of all time for the bright lights of New York City?Durant has and sometimes for asking him about his impending free agency but plenty of NBA executives, players and coaches expect Durant to head to the Eastern Conference, according to .It's easier to find street parking in Manhattan than it is to find an NBA executive, player or coach who doesn't think Durant is going to sign with the Knicks in July.Some of Durant's former teammates think it's going to happen, per ESPN sources. Several of his current teammates have told friends that they think it's going to happen, sources said. Opposing agents believe it's a fait accompli: "Just a matter of putting pen to paper," is how one agent of another top free agent Odubel Herrera Jersey in the 2019 free agent cla s put it.OFFSEASON PREVIEW: Joining the Knicks wouldn't be the best situation if Durantwants to win morechampionships immediately, but it would"change the narrative around him," as one executive told Begley.Despite his immense succe s with the Warriors, there are still plenty of KD critics who believe he simply jumped on the Golden State bandwagonafter losing to the Warriors as a member of the Thunder in the 2016 Western Conference finals. Durant is not thetrue Carlos Santana Jersey leader nor the most celebrated player on his own team that distinction goes to Stephen Curry, and it always will as long as he's in a Warriors uniform.At this point in his career, Durant might want both the pre sure and recognitionthat comes with being the clear No. 1 option. Winning in New York could bring a new sense of appreciation for Durant, not unlike when LeBron James led the Cavs to a title in 2016. Durant wouldn't be returning to his hometown, but there is a ma sive fan Scott Kingery Jersey base starving for any kind of succe s.Obviously there will be other suitors for Durant in free agency. backin December, the Clippers are "obse sed with chasing"Durant and Raptors star Kawhi Leonard this summer. Los Angeles is on solid ground as an organization with a smart front office. James Dolan still owns the Knicks, so... not as stable.The rest of the 2019 free-agent cla s could also impact Durant's decision. Kyrie Irving could team up with Durant, but what if he stays in Boston and the Celtics trade for Anthony Davis? Could Kemba Walker be a realistic target for the Knicks, or will he take a max contract from the Hornets? How would winning the NBA Draft lotterychange New York'splans Zach Eflin Jersey ?Those variables cannot be ignored, but they don't appear to be enough to convince folks around the league that this won't eventually happen. The Knicks areand turn the franchise around . Based on what everyone is saying, maybe they should be.