>Also, KD's pockets are straight and he's already a future
>HOF-er. He can risk losing a year to injury and a diminished
>career from here and not affect any of that. Worst case, he's
>not going to reach some all-time records and his argument for
>"GOAT" status will be weaker. Compared to winning another ring
>with this group and further etching his name into league
>history, the risk seemed reasonable (for him).

nobody wants to lose a year+ of their career in their prime, its not like KD doesn't already have 2 rings and 2 Finals MVP trophies.