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Five MLS fairytale Durant-like transfers

By Carson A Merk

May 17, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City SC forward Cyle Larin (21) reacts after he scored a goal during the first half against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City SC forward Cyle Larin (21) reacts after he scored a goal during the first half against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 17, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City SC forward Cyle Larin (21) reacts after he scored a goal during the first half against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando City SC forward Cyle Larin (21) reacts after he scored a goal during the first half against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

With Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors, what superstar moves could make similar waves in the MLS?

When LeBron said he was taking his talents to South Beach, or when Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett became the Boston Three Party, success quickly followed. Championship level success. An elite level player, or players, joining up with other top talent almost always alters the balance of power across a league. Superstars control every sport in the world, the MLS is no different.

With Kevin Durant leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the already record-setting Golden State Warriors, I decided to put together five, superstar movements in the summer transfer period that would make for interesting drama, and in the end, a nearly impossible team to beat.

*Disclaimer* These moves are not even close to likely, or analyzed at all with designated player slots or contracts in mind. They are truly just five scenarios for entertainment purposes only, that would be incredibly fun to watch unfold, inspired by the Durantula moving to the Bay.

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