I'm extremely interested to see Melo working in the new offense with Lin/Stat/Chandler and their pick and rolls galore, but regarding Durant, he's improved his ability to create for himself off the dribble big time in my opinion. He seems to have added a lot of new moves to his arsenal this year.
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I'm extremely interested to see Melo working in the new offense with Lin/Stat/Chandler and their pick and rolls galore, but regarding Durant, he's improved his ability to create for himself off the dribble big time in my opinion. He seems to have added a lot of new moves to his arsenal this year.NFL: Bills
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I think this argument, FWIW, is more about personal preference than actual legitimacy as an argument. I mean, think about this: can you TRULY say KD has a one-up on Melo, or vice-versa?
If I was to pick, I'd take Melo simply because he's probably the most clutch player (statistically it's proven) in the league AND in the last couple of years. KD doesn't always come through in the clutch even though he's hit some big shots.Comment
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I can truly say KD has a "one-up" over Melo. KD is a better player and I don't even think it's debatable at this point. On top of that, he's 3-4 years his junior.
As far as the clutch factor, I'd say they're neck and neck.Last edited by ScoobySnax; 02-20-2012, 02:13 PM.Originally posted by J. ColeFool me one time that's shame on you. Fool me twice can't put the blame on you. Fool me three times, **** the peace sign, load the chopper let it rain on you.
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I would definitely take him over Melo any day.PSN: MajorJosephxComment
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They're both elite, and in the Top 10, if not, definitely the Top 15 players in the league. Both are superstars.
I'd love to have any on my team, but what sets them apart [as mentioned] is that Carmelo is the most all-around player in the league, and he can seemingly do anything, which makes him so clutch. However, he relies on isos and having the ball in his hands for whole possessions, but there is no doubt he is elite and a superstar.
Durant is one of the best pure scorers in the league. He can score from anywhere, and his ability to shoot and drive is incredible. It would be amazing if he developed a post game, especially because he can shoot it so well. I love his character, and he probably hasn't reached his ceiling, which is a scary thing.
In my eyes, it's a dead heat between the two.Canucks | Packers | Blue Jays | Lakers | Raptors
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They're both elite, and in the Top 10, if not, definitely the Top 15 players in the league. Both are superstars.
I'd love to have any on my team, but what sets them apart [as mentioned] is that Carmelo is the most all-around player in the league, and he can seemingly do anything, which makes him so clutch. However, he relies on isos and having the ball in his hands for whole possessions, but there is no doubt he is elite and a superstar.
Durant is one of the best pure scorers in the league. He can score from anywhere, and his ability to shoot and drive is incredible. It would be amazing if he developed a post game, especially because he can shoot it so well. I love his character, and he probably hasn't reached his ceiling, which is a scary thing.
In my eyes, it's a dead heat between the two.
I'm taking him Top 5.PSN: MajorJosephxComment
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Durant is a lot better than Carmelo. He has a higher ceiling, has shown progression from his rookie season, and has added on to his game.
I've said that Durant has been better than Melo since his 1st shooting title and I'm sticking by it.Comment
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edit: also KD is imo a top 5 player who is playing like a top 3 player this season how is Durant not better now?Last edited by DC35; 02-20-2012, 03:36 PM.Comment
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if he qualified that statement by saying melo's the best all-around offensive player in the league he might have a point.. hes averaged 4 assists per game this year playing out of position so the weakest part of his offensive game really isnt so bad.. an yeah yeah i know hes a ball stopper but that doesnt take away from his individual skillsComment
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So where are people at in this discussion 2-3 years later?
Are they still on equal footing or did one surpass the other in your eyes? Good, interesting read nonetheless. I'd be lying if I said I miss Bumi writing the Kevin Durant Bible on OS like he was in this thread.#RespectTheCultureComment
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bumi put them on blast and they didnt listen.....i wish i was on OS when this was startedComment
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