Why Kevin Durant still feels he has to prove himself to Warriors fans originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com Much has been made of the Warriors fans' perceived lack of love for Kevin Durant. Durant came to the Bay Area three summers ago in pursuit of championships and the ability to play the Warriors' beautiful brand of basketball. Despite winning NBA Finals MVP in back-to-back seasons, rumors have swirled that Durant hasn't felt the love from Warriors fans and it could cause him to leave this summer when he has the option to opt out of his contract and become a free agent.