In August, Oklahoman columnist Berry Tramel wrote, "We've got six months to decide that we should cheer Kevin Durant, and now that we're on the eve of Durant's return to Oklahoma City as a member of the Warriors, the Thunder faithful remain conflicted about all he accomplished for their team — the four Western Conference finals appearances in six seasons — and the sadness of seeing him go, especially in Durant, Okla., where some "don't really like him anymore" due to the constant reminder.