Kevin Durant, the future Hall of Famer, experienced a significant career change on Sunday when he was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets in a major NBA deal. Despite this being the fourth team change in his career, Durant remains focused on pursuing another championship with one of Texas’s younger teams. While adjusting to his new basketball home, Durant’s loyalty to the NFL’s Washington Commanders remains strong, a connection he did not hesitate to express during a recent interview.
At Fanatics Fest, where Durant was a panelist, he shared a bold prediction involving Cowboys’ edge rusher Micah Parsons, who also currently plays in Texas. Durant believes Parsons will be a member of the Washington Commanders within the next two years, stirring conversation among fans of both teams in the process.
Durant’s Bold Forecast for Micah Parsons’ NFL Future
During the discussion with host Kay Adams and Micah Parsons, Durant confidently predicted the linebacker’s future in the NFL. When Adams asked when Parsons might join the Commanders, Durant replied,
“I will say two years from now.”
Parsons, showing loyalty to his current situation, responded,
“Yo, I only rock with Dan Quinn,”
referring to the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator. Durant answered,
“Exactly. That’s all ya need to rock with!”
clearly enjoying the light-hearted exchange and acknowledging the influence of coaching relationships in player decisions.
Reactions and Implications for Cowboys Fans
Parsons seemed unamused by Durant’s prediction, quickly shutting down the idea by emphasizing his commitment to Dallas and its coaching staff. Durant’s remarks, however, carry weight given his own history with multiple team changes that have stirred strong reactions from fans. His departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Golden State Warriors in 2016 took years for Thunder supporters to accept, with the controversy lingering nearly a decade later.
If Parsons were to leave the Cowboys for the Commanders, it would likely provoke a similar reaction among Dallas fans, as the teams compete in the same division and have a fierce rivalry. Currently, Parsons is still negotiating his contract extension with Dallas, adding an extra layer of intrigue to Durant’s prediction.
What This Could Mean for the NFL Landscape
While Durant’s forecast may have been partly intended to tease Cowboys fans and Parsons himself, the scenario highlights the fluid nature of player careers in professional sports. For now, this remains a speculative remark from a committed Commanders supporter, but it will be interesting to watch Parsons’ career trajectory over the coming seasons. Whether or not he joins Washington, Durant’s comments have already sparked conversation about future team dynamics and rivalries in the NFL’s NFC East division.