Also, all points, rebounds, and assists have either been rounded up or rounded down by the nearest half-point for easier analysis. LeBron James: Kevin Durant: While the stats are impressive on both ends, you have to marvel at how LeBron-led teams outplayed Durant in the regular season. Hopefully, the two can stay healthy as both players represent new squads since the last time they danced. Anyways, the first matchup between the two was in the NBA Finals.
The Thunder got off to a great start by winning the first game, but then the Heat won four consecutive to take the title. Then, the two met again in the and NBA Finals, where LeBron was only able to secure one overall win against KD, which included a sweep in by the Warriors. In , Durant finished in the Warriors' lone loss but was very consistent across the board.
No, especially given the talent that surrounded him. If you combine the regular season and playoff matchups, as well as the stats, you get a very close replica of two very outstanding players. From points to rebounds to shooting percentage, both LeBron and Durant bring their best game every time. The shooting percentages are close, while the true shooting percentages are closer if you factor in the regular season.
Even the overall head-to-head matchup is close. Another interesting part of this survey was the individual position rankings. LeBron received At first glance, that appears to contradict the previous survey questions. However, the GMs also voted Durant as the third-best shooting guard and third-best power forward. LeBron received no votes in any position outside of small forward. This shows that the GMs consider Durant a much more versatile player, rather than being confined to one position.
Most of the time, individual opinions are presented in defense of LeBron or Durant, but the statements and numbers above are facts. When truly looking at who is the better player, you have to check all of your biases at the door.
Watch both players play and think about the things that make a player better. Which one makes his teammates better? The move to Miami was a great business decision, as the Heat made the Finals each of the four years James was there, winning two titles in the process. He then went back to Cleveland for another four Finals appearances, capturing a ring with the Cavs in He went from villain to hero in Cleveland, bringing them their first professional sports title in over fifty years.
The last stop we think in his basketball journey is sunny Los Angeles. James joined the Lakers in and has only continued to excel on the court. He is almost averaging a triple-double with LA, which is absolutely unprecedented in nearly any sport Hi, Tom Brady! Oh yeah, he also won a title for the Lakers in and continues to dazzle on the court—nineteen years after joining the NBA. The KD vs. LeBron debate seems like an easy slam dunk for King James.
Granted, he was in year ten and eleven of his career while LeBron was three years on, but he was still playing at an all-time high level. James holds the better overall record at However, Durant has him beat in the playoffs with a postseason record. Their career numbers are almost identical. Over a twelve-plus-year career, Durant is currently averaging Such a small difference—and they are both clutch down the stretch when their team needs a bucket.
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