Kevin Durant

[ehh]

Re: Kevin Durant

The reason he could pass Lebron, and the same reason I predict LJ won't break Kareem's scoring record is because of health.

He does for now, that could easily change as it did with MJ and even D-Wade already to an extent.

[Mo_Magic]

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Durant is nowhere close to Lebron and will probaly never will be. Durant has to tools to be an elite scorer, while Lebron already elevates the game of so many around him.

A couple of nice games and people are saying he is the next Bird?

Your proof?

You have none.

Durant has more tools than to simply be a scorer. The man is a shooter/scorer/post-up player(LeBron is ONE of these). In fact, Durant, if he can tune all these abilities to an elite level(of which he already has 2, shooting and scoring) will probably end up being one of the most well rounded scorers of all time... and possibly the greatest.

People say there's never been anything like LeBron... well, there's never been anything like Kevin Durant, either. When was the last time you saw a 6'10" guy dribble, shoot, play the post, shoot off the dribble, and control the wing like a guard? The last guy was probably Magic Johnson, but Durant is more athletic than him(in exchange for Magic's vision, I guess).

To say that a player can never supercede another is just ignorance.

I have that problem with people who worship Jordan as some basketball god. He was great, but in my mind there are others who are on the same level(Duncan, Olajuwon, Bird, Magic, Shaq). Jordan has a better legacy and worldwide impact than those players, but it doesn't make him better than any of them.

And about the Bird comparisons... well, the proof is in the numbers.

When's the last time you saw a guy score 25+ ppg and average 44% from three? Durant is just that good... He's 9th in the league shooting from 3 percentage wise, is in the middle of the pack when it comes to good mid-range shooters, and is 11th in the league percentage wise when it comes to shots in the post.

The guy is gonna be an amazingly exciting scorer to watch.

[Brankles]

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Durant is a scorer right now. LeBron does everything. Larry Bird did everything.

Kevin Durant will never develop LeBron's leaping ability, quickness, power, or court vision/passing ability. I can see Durant possibly becoming a better scorer than LeBron, but all-around athletic ability and basketball talent, he will never be the threat LeBron is.

[Marino]

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I still believe that with the talent that Durant possess, he will be just like a Mitch Richmond type of player.

[Marino]

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Durant is a scorer right now. LeBron does everything. Larry Bird did everything.

Kevin Durant will never develop LeBron's leaping ability, quickness, power, or court vision/passing ability. I can see Durant possibly becoming a better scorer than LeBron, but all-around athletic ability and basketball talent, he will never be the threat LeBron is.

The good thing about Durant is how he is so young that you just know in time he will develop and do everything for the Thunder. Only time will make a difference.

[Brankles]

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The good thing about Durant is how he is so young that you just know in time he will develop and do everything for the Thunder. Only time will make a difference.

The gifts LeBron had we've seen since he was a freshman in high school. Durant will definitely improve and will become one of the best in the league, but his game will never be as versatile and complete as LBJ's. He's the same player he was at Texas, except more skilled at what he does.

[Marino]

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The gifts LeBron had we've seen since he was a freshman in high school. Durant will definitely improve and will become one of the best in the league, but his game will never be as versatile and complete as LBJ's. He's the same player he was at Texas, except more skilled at what he does.

Oh I agree, but I don't think it is far to compare LBJ and Durant. They are two different players with two different skill sets. But I do hope in the future, we see a little rivalry between the two for championships and what not.

[Salhus]

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He does for now, that could easily change as it did with MJ and even D-Wade already to an extent.

Part of me belives that the reason Kobe isn't a physical slasher is because he is aware of the risks.

[Tre74]

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Part of me belives that the reason Kobe isn't a physical slasher is because he is aware of the risks.

100% true. Kobe is smart enough to know that if you want to have a longer career, you better be able to do something more than slash. Thats why kobe shoots jumpshots. He can still get to the rim with the best of them but with him playing the way he plays now he will be playing until he's about 39 and he will still be a good scorer because he doesnt rely on his athleticsim as much as say lebron does. If lebron doesnt develop a jumpshot but the time he reaches that age his career will not be long and he will be ineffective when he starts to lose his speed.

[Rocky]

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Your proof?

You have none.

That's why I said probaly.

People say there's never been anything like LeBron... well, there's never been anything like Kevin Durant, either. When was the last time you saw a 6'10" guy dribble, shoot, play the post, shoot off the dribble, and control the wing like a guard? The last guy was probably Magic Johnson, but Durant is more athletic than him(in exchange for Magic's vision, I guess.

I've never seen a 6'10 guy do that, but I've seen plenty of 6'6 guys do that....which is exactly what Durant is playing like now. Dude doesn't have Lebron's court vision, quickness, ability to finish in traffic, weak side shot blocking ability, lateral movement, or touch at the rim. You can have Durant shooting 44% for three if I can get a guy who can get to the rim with ease.

C'mon, the guy is good. But Lebron James good (and I think he is somewhat overrated), I don't see it.

Kevin Durant more athletic than Magic Johnson? Maybe the fat Magic back in the late 90's.

[DC]

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Durant is more athletic than Magic. AT Magic's prime athletic point of his career. How can you laugh at that statement.

Another example of, "Because he is a legend he MUST be better at ____ than everyone else"

[KG]

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Durant is more athletic than Magic. AT Magic's prime athletic point of his career. How can you laugh at that statement.

Another example of, "Because he is a legend he MUST be better at ____ than everyone else"

Magic was pretty damn athletic before he tore his knee up. I believe it happened in his 2nd yr in the league. If you look at his clips from college and his rookie year he looks like a different player athletically.

[DC]

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Magic was never "Pretty damn athletic." I wouldn't use those workds to describe him at any point of his career.

[Jistic]

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Magic was never "Pretty damn athletic." I wouldn't use those workds to describe him at any point of his career.

Would slow and fat be better?

[Bornindamecca]

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Durant is more athletic than Magic. AT Magic's prime athletic point of his career. How can you laugh at that statement.

Another example of, "Because he is a legend he MUST be better at ____ than everyone else"

If by athletic, we're talking about jumping ability and overall speed, then Durant is MUCH more athletic than Magic.

Clearly Magic was stronger and more agile, but not much more agile. Just had a way better ball handle, which allowed his agility to flourish on the court at 6'9"