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  • Yeah...THAT Guy
    Once in a Lifetime Memory
    • Dec 2006
    • 17294

    #211
    Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

    Originally posted by DC35
    i think failing to make it out the first round multiple times is different then not making it to the post season your rookie and sophomore years in the NBA but that's just me out of the times he got bounced he should have at least made it to the 2nd round twice IMO. I still vote Durant
    Well, personally, I don't hold it against Carmelo that his teams lost to teams that they were supposed to lose to, just like I don't hold it against Durant that they lost to the Lakers when they were expected to lose to the Lakers.
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    • jfsolo
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      • May 2003
      • 12965

      #212
      Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony



      I could put this in this thread Metrics vs. The Eye but since this thread has more buzz, I'll put it here instead.

      Its totally speaks to the crux of this discussion.
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      • wwharton
        *ll St*r
        • Aug 2002
        • 26949

        #213
        Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

        Originally posted by jfsolo
        http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/...e-math-problem

        I could put this in this thread Metrics vs. The Eye but since this thread has more buzz, I'll put it here instead.

        Its totally speaks to the crux of this discussion.
        Thanks for that... yeah, I hit the button but wanted to add a quote from the article too.

        Here's my problem with sabermetrics — it's a useful tool that feels like the answer. If we were smarter creatures, of course, we wouldn't get seduced by the numbers. We'd remember that not everything that matters can be measured, and that success in sports (not to mention car shopping) is shaped by a long list of intangibles. In fact, we'd use the successes of sabermetrics to focus even more on what can't be quantified, since our new statistical tools take care of the stats for us. We are finally free to think about how those front seats feel.

        But that's not what happens. Instead, coaches and fans use the numbers as an excuse to ignore everything else, which is why our obsession with sabermetrics can lead to such shortsighted personnel decisions. After all, there is no way to quantify the fierce attitude of a team that feels slighted, or the way even the best players can be undone by the burden of expectations, or how Kendrick Perkins meant more to the Celtics than his rebounding stats might suggest.

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        • Chowdah
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          • May 2011
          • 97

          #214
          Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

          Carmelo Anthony is better than kevin durant end of discussion
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          • Yeah...THAT Guy
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            • Dec 2006
            • 17294

            #215
            Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

            Originally posted by Chowdah
            Carmelo Anthony is better than kevin durant end of discussion
            Looks like it's finally settled.
            /endthread
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            • Outcast
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              • Nov 2009
              • 351

              #216
              Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

              Originally posted by Chowdah
              Carmelo Anthony is better than kevin durant end of discussion
              looks legit

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              • Bumi
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                • Sep 2010
                • 967

                #217
                Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

                Originally posted by Chowdah
                Carmelo Anthony is better than kevin durant end of discussion
                Solid post. Totally in line with most peoples(operationsports posters at least) case for Melo.

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                • Crossover1
                  MVP
                  • Feb 2009
                  • 1925

                  #218
                  Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

                  LOL @ him bein the end all be all figure.
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                  • Yeah...THAT Guy
                    Once in a Lifetime Memory
                    • Dec 2006
                    • 17294

                    #219
                    Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

                    Originally posted by Bumi
                    Solid post. Totally in line with most peoples(operationsports posters at least) case for Melo.
                    And this is totally in line with the tone you use in most of your other posts.
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                    • The15thunter
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                      • Mar 2003
                      • 1639

                      #220
                      Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

                      i would rather have durant, due to size and youth.

                      currently, they're about even in terms of talent, production and skill. there is no real right or wrong answer, just a preference.

                      i also don't like carmelo anthony, though i recognize his talent.
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                      • 55
                        Banned
                        • Mar 2006
                        • 20857

                        #221
                        Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

                        Originally posted by Chowdah
                        Carmelo Anthony is better than kevin durant end of discussion
                        Well, now I'm convinced!

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                        • AlexBrady
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                          • Jul 2008
                          • 3341

                          #222
                          Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

                          They are both dynamic scorers. But I prefer Durant's game over Anthony's. Durant has better range, a quicker release, and is more willing to move without the ball. Anthony is stronger, has a better post up game, and is more of a complete scorer. Durant is a more willing and accurate passer and they are both poor defenders (though Anthony is capable of playing great defense once in a while).

                          What I can't stand about Anthony is his game to game inconsistency. He simply fails to show up far too often and he usually bombs out in the playoffs.

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                          • wwharton
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                            • Aug 2002
                            • 26949

                            #223
                            Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

                            Originally posted by AlexBrady
                            They are both dynamic scorers. But I prefer Durant's game over Anthony's. Durant has better range, a quicker release, and is more willing to move without the ball. Anthony is stronger, has a better post up game, and is more of a complete scorer. Durant is a more willing and accurate passer and they are both poor defenders (though Anthony is capable of playing great defense once in a while).

                            What I can't stand about Anthony is his game to game inconsistency. He simply fails to show up far too often and he usually bombs out in the playoffs.
                            I feel like Anthony has it in him to be better than Durant in a number of areas, like defense or even consistent offense. That "ability" makes him better today but is also why I would pick Durant... bc I don't think he takes anything for granted and just has to continuing to develop in some areas. You know what you're going to get, and that it'll get better. I don't think Melo has reached his ceiling either, but I don't think he'll ever give max effort in any area ALL the time.

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                            • ProfessaPackMan
                              Bamma
                              • Mar 2008
                              • 63852

                              #224
                              Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

                              Bumpity bump, you know what time it is, OS.(No, it's not clobbering time)Was trying to find the Durant/Lebron thread from a few years back but it was locked but I noticed this from over the summer, which was interesting.

                              Anybody have a change of heart yet or seen any improvements/changes in these 2 this year to change your mind?
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                              • ballsohard
                                Pro
                                • Jan 2012
                                • 640

                                #225
                                Re: Let's settle this: Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony

                                How was this ever in question? Durant.

                                /thread

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