Durant vs James comparasion from the finals so far

[Justang]

Combined total from the First 2 finals game.

Kevin Durant

Age 23

57% FG
68/11/5


Lebron James

Age 27

46% FG
62/17/9


Lebron is shooting below 50% but with more rebounds and assist then Durant, but that isn't a huge factor considering the Heat lack size outside of Bosh. And the thunder actually have a PG that does that for them. So far I gotta give Durant the edge, he is just more effienct with his shots while Lebron brings his shots and settles for the layups.


Discuss?

[AJ1528]

I think think everybody agrees that Durant is much better offensively but Lebron is light-years ahead defensively. Thus, Lebron is the more complete player.

[thefederalist]

I think think everybody agrees that Durant is much better offensively but Lebron is light-years ahead defensively. Thus, Lebron is the more complete player.

if you think lebron's only edge is in defense, you're silly

[Justang]

I think think everybody agrees that Durant is much better offensively but Lebron is light-years ahead defensively. Thus, Lebron is the more complete player.

So what you are saying is Durant is light years ahead offensivly +1 -1 and Lebron is light years ahead defensivly +1 -1. So we are at 1-1. So how is he the more complete player?

[Daewoo_Lanos]

I think think everybody agrees that Durant is much better offensively but Lebron is light-years ahead defensively. Thus, Lebron is the more complete player.

durant is a better jump shooter. lebron is better at everything else.

[AJ1528]

if you think lebron's only edge is in defense, you're silly

No, I never said that. Lebron is a freak athlete that can play any position. I just wanted to mention the most important factors.

[Justang]

durant is a better jump shooter. lebron is better at everything else.

So what you are saying is that Durant has way more tools to work with offensivly and lebron is good at getting to the rim. So what happens when Lebron loses his athletic abilitys? What will he do?

[AJ1528]

So what you are saying is Durant is light years ahead offensivly +1 -1 and Lebron is light years ahead defensivly +1 -1. So we are at 1-1. So how is he the more complete player?

Tell me where I said Durant is "light-years" ahead. I merely said Durant is much better offensively, but that's it. Lebron can do everything, guard everyone, run the team, and so forth.

[jross2021]

I think think everybody agrees that Durant is much better offensively but Lebron is light-years ahead defensively. Thus, Lebron is the more complete player.

that's okay though, because Durant has Sefolosha, Perkins, Ibaka, and Westbrook to play D.

I feel bad for LeBron, he just never has enough damn help. If the league just let his teams go over the cap, he'd def win a ring. If he could get Paul, Nash, Howard, Chandler, Dirk, and some other big man. He can't do it by himself, damnit.

[Daewoo_Lanos]

So what you are saying is that Durant has way more tools to work with offensivly and lebron is good at getting to the rim. So what happens when Lebron loses his athletic abilitys? What will he do?

What im saying is Durant has a better jump shot. Lebron is better at everything else people do on a basketball court.

u seem awfully mad that lebron is the best player in the world and are doing a terrible job trying to convince people otherwise.

[AJ1528]

So what you are saying is that Durant has way more tools to work with offensivly and lebron is good at getting to the rim. So what happens when Lebron loses his athletic abilitys? What will he do?

Hopefully he'll evolve like Jordan where Jordan developed his shot once he lost a step.

[Daewoo_Lanos]

Hopefully he's evolve like Jordan where Jordan developed his shot once he lost a step.

si. jordan had no real jumper until he was 28 and it didnt become godmode until his 30s.

[AJ1528]

that's okay though, because Durant has Sefolosha, Perkins, Ibaka, and Westbrook to play D.

I feel bad for LeBron, he just never haves enough damn help. If the league just let his teams go over the cap, he'd def win a ring. If he could get Paul, Nash, Howard, Chandler, Dirk, and some other big man. He can't do it by himself, damnit.

I thought we were comparing Durant and Lebron not comparing OKC and Miami?

[RagingS2090]

Lebron is quicker, stronger, more effiecient in the paint and a superior defensive player, I'd pick LeBron everytime, and thats not just because I follow the Heat.
I've not seen Durant enough anyways, I don't know what he'd be like on a team without any other superstars, I don't think he'd be good

[Justang]

Tell me where I said Durant is "light-years" ahead. I merely said Durant is much better offensively, but that's it. Lebron can do everything, guard everyone, run the team, and so forth.

No im telling you Durant is light years ahead offensivly, He can score from anywhere on the floor with great FG%, while lebron cannot. Lettuce be real, Lebron plays PG, SG, SF well. But he cannot lock down a good PF or Center in the NBA so lets not act like he can guard anyone and be successfull. Also you mentioned Lebron can do anything. Does that include being clutch in the 4th or shooting 3's when the game is on the line? Just asking cause you guys seem to think Lebron doesn't have major FLAWS.

[jross2021]

I thought we were comparing Durant and Lebron not comparing OKC and Miami?

Well, Durants rebounds are high considering he actually has players on his team that can get rebounds.. You think Joel Anthony is going to outrebound Ibaka/Perkins?

their teams directly e(a?)ffect how they play on each side of the ball, so if we're comparing 2 players, we have to throw in their teams, don't we?

[RagingS2090]

that's okay though, because Durant has Sefolosha, Perkins, Ibaka, and Westbrook to play D.

I feel bad for LeBron, he just never haves enough damn help. If the league just let his teams go over the cap, he'd def win a ring. If he could get Paul, Nash, Howard, Chandler, Dirk, and some other big man. He can't do it by himself, damnit.

I think even if just Howard joined the Heat, keep the big 3 and maybe a more complete pg than mario, that'd be a great team

[Justang]

Lebron is quicker, stronger, more effiecient in the paint and a superior defensive player, I'd pick LeBron everytime, and thats not just because I follow the Heat.
I've not seen Durant enough anyways, I don't know what he'd be like on a team without any other superstars, I don't think he'd be good

Well according to Magic Johnson westbrook is a horrible PG and should GTFO. Harden is a bencher, noone is running out there grabbing his rookie basketball cards to sale 100 years from now for $100,000. Lol at thinking Durant wouldn't put up godly stats on a **** team like the Cavs. Dude would average a 45ppg season.

[woodsmash]

Well according to Magic Johnson westbrook is a horrible PG and should GTFO. Harden is a bencher, noone is running out there grabbing his rookie basketball cards to sale 100 years from now for $100,000. Lol at thinking Durant wouldn't put up godly stats on a **** team like the Cavs. Dude would average a 45ppg season.

All while he'd carry his team to the playoffs at least aswell if he was on a team like the Cavs.

[GETB1G]

What's their 4th quarter comparisons?

[Justang]

What's their 4th quarter comparisons?

I don't think that is needed. Everyone should know Durant is the king of clutch for the 4th quater vs James, unless they are living in Lebrons Jock strap.

[Mr.NoPrint]

that's okay though, because Durant has Sefolosha, Perkins, Ibaka, and Westbrook to play D.

I feel bad for LeBron, he just never haves enough damn help. If the league just let his teams go over the cap, he'd def win a ring. If he could get Paul, Nash, Howard, Chandler, Dirk, and some other big man. He can't do it by himself, damnit.

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[jross2021]

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as if you didn't know what I meant. Please, continue to focus on typo's and disregard making a valid post.

[GETB1G]

I don't think that is needed. Everyone should know Durant is the king of clutch for the 4th quater vs James, unless they are living in Lebrons Jock strap.

I know, I just wanted to laugh.

[Justang]

All while he'd carry his team to the playoffs at least aswell if he was on a team like the Cavs.

We are comparing what ares not what ifs. Please stay on Topic.

[AJ1528]

Well, Durants rebounds are high considering he actually has players on his team that can get rebounds.. You think Joel Anthony is going to outrebound Ibaka/Perkins?

their teams directly e(a?)ffect how they play on each side of the ball, so if we're comparing 2 players, we have to throw in their teams, don't we?

Well since we're throwing the teams in the mix, OKC is not rated a top-10 defense. Since Durant is a great player, shouldn't Durant stand out defensively since his team is weak defensively? (same logic with Miami being a weak rebounding team so Lebron stands out with rebounding). The answer is Durant doesn't stand out defensively.

[Bowyermania]

I don't think that is needed. Everyone should know Durant is the king of clutch for the 4th quater vs James, unless they are living in Lebrons Jock strap.

Well good thing the game is 48 minutes. The Thunder can't win if Durant and Westbrook disappear for the entire first half again. Maybe Durant wouldn't have to score as much in the fourth if he actually played in the first 24 minutes. Can you imagine if Lebron had 6 pts in the first half?

[Justang]

Well good thing the game is 48 minutes. The Thunder can't win if Durant and Westbrook disappear for the entire first half again. Maybe Durant wouldn't have to score as much in the fourth if he actually played in the first 24 minutes. Can you imagine if Lebron had 6 pts in the first half?

Good god if Lebron had 6 pts in the first half and considering he averages about 3 ppg in the 4th he would have about 18 ppg. Nah I can't imagine that.

[ajn]

si. jordan had no real jumper until he was 28 and it didnt become godmode until his 30s.

wrong. Jordan always had a jumper. ALWAYS.

he was known as a shooter coming out of UNC.

[jakobi]

that's okay though, because Durant has Sefolosha, Perkins, Ibaka, and Westbrook to play D.

I feel bad for LeBron, he just never has enough damn help. If the league just let his teams go over the cap, he'd def win a ring. If he could get Paul, Nash, Howard, Chandler, Dirk, and some other big man. He can't do it by himself, damnit.

he also got the refs on the miami side...