Thunder fan launches petition for town of Durant t

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Thunder fan launches petition for town of Durant t

Thunder fans are still smarting from the departure of superstar Kevin Durant for Chad Thomas Jersey Golden State this offseason. You've seen the angry posts on social media,andthe One jilted fan is taking his frustration and bitterne sto another level. According to ,Ryan Nazari of Edmond, Okla., has launched a petition on , requesting the southeastern Oklahoma town of Durant (pop: 15,856) change its name to Westbrook. Thatwouldhonor the Thunder's perennial All-Star guard Ru sell Westbrook,who earlier this month.MORE: If you don't believe Nazari is still extremelybitter, here's the introduction to his petition:" Terrance Mitchell Jersey Ladies and gentlemen, the great state of Oklahoma has been betrayed. As many of you know, Kevin Durant has left our state, torn out our hearts, and left our beloved Oklahoma City Thunder in depleted shape. All of this after even being offered a cabinet position for the State of Oklahoma. It is because of this heinous action that I believe the State of Oklahoma has a responsibility to change the name Sheldrick Redwine Jersey of the City of Durant to Westbrook, the man who is loyal, whom we believe in, and who will lead our team to glory."Yes, it is understood that the city Durant was not named after the evil Kevin Durant, but it is just another hideous reminder of what happened to our community."Nazari is not alone in his feelings. As of early Friday afternoon, 2 Rashard Higgins Jersey ,060 people had signed the petition.MORE: Durantmay be best known as the home ofSoutheastern Oklahoma State University, where Dennis Rodman played. Oh, it also has a statue honoring the World's Largest Peanut. And it bills itself the Olivier Vernon Jersey Magnolia Capitol of Oklahoma.If the town of Durant (which is actually pronounced Doo-Rant) were to change its name to honor a profe sional athlete, it would be more likely to adopt the nameRomo, for Cowboys starTony Romo;Durant is fewer than 90 miles from Dallas, versus 150 miles from Oklahoma City.
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