Neutrals might have been forgiven for thinking Seattle’s fans had trekked across the border with it to celebrate their recent MLS Cup victory. He watched firsthand as the league his father bought into for $2,500 in 1933 became a multi-billion dollar, year-round business. ook has displayed such sangfroid for Oklahoma City Thunder that he has become a serious contender for the NBA’s MVP award. Weaknesses Durant missed a large chunk of the regular season thanks to a knee injury, so it’s likely that the Warriors haven’t quite integrated him into their system yet.