http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jirGGqNM_Ek
he did the same against memphis , but he didnt get blocked he shot all backboard.
Those two situations against a (post-)season full of stats? Seriously?
LOL. I'll explain my opinion. Kevin Durant is a GREAT, and I repeat GREAT shooter. I don't believe scoring champion = greatest scorer. KD's ball handling is not good enough for him to consistently create for himself. A lot of his shots come off picks and catch and shoots. Maybe I'll value him more, if he was shooting like 50% FG, because 50% playing the way he does, you can argue he's scoring to be efficient. Also, did you watch the Thunder in the playoffs? People were hating on Westbrook for jacking up shots, but he HAS to. No one else can create on the team that well, except James Harden. Whenever KD got the ball, he literally just jacked up a 3 from wherever he was. He also struggles with physical defense. He lacks a post game in the NBA.
Melo on the other hand, thrives against physical defense. Has arguably the best post game for a perimeter player. Has an UNSTOPPABLE mid range game. He catches the ball, triple threat 20 feet out, just send the double team already. He has better handles, and can crossover and create for himself much easier. His 3 pt shot, while not as good as KD, is still pretty good. He finishes with the best of them at the basket too. He literally is GOOD at EVERY aspect of scoring.
KD on the other hand, is NOT GOOD at creating for himself, against physical defense, ball handling, post game. I feel that, without a good PG and unselfish teammates who can set good picks for him, he won't be as dangerous, although still quite dangerous because I do see him as a top 10 NBA player.
I see your point, but I have to disagree.
You're saying KD needs a pg? He's got arguably the most scoring minded PG in the NBA and is still putting up 30 a night.
Let's look at dude's playoff performances this year.
<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7NQOtMDwhQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7NQOtMDwhQ</a>]]>I counted one three of a semi-drive and an tough floater off a feed. That's it, on 42 points.
All of his other points came from 1-1 situations, creating off the dribble/in the post or working against double teams.
It's a single game, I know, but there's this misconception that Durant just jacks up shots, he creates a lot of quality looks all by himself. What's more impressive, is he does not have an inside scoring presence on his team, all attention goes to the backcourt.
There's no Stoudamire and no high octane fastbreak D'Antoni-type offense for instance.
However, I'll have to agree he gets more looks from others creating for him, just 'cause he's so adapt at a catch n shoot type of game. Dude also has quite a lot of turnovers, so yes, I agree he's not as adapt as creating off the dribble as say Anthony.
However, in my opinion, dude is much better at creating an oppertunity to score off the ball, uses screens very well and is a constant threat, while Anthony is more of a spectator at times.
I feel that you're underating that aspect of scoring . Scoring =/= best 1 on 1 player. I agree Anthony is a better 1-1 player, but I do feel Durant is the better scorer.
So as I already mentioned it's kind of a toss up between Anthony and Durant right now, the stats point towards Durant
* and I feel a scorer that doesn't need the ball in it's hands all the time is a more effective one, that's why I give Durant the edge.
* GP MPG PTS FGM-FGA FG% 3PM-3PA 3P% FTM-FTA FT%
1
Kevin Durant , OKC
17 42.5 28.6 9.1-20.3
.449 2.2-6.4 .339 8.2-9.8 .838
5
Carmelo Anthony , NYK
4 38.9 26.0 8.2-22.0
.375 2.2-6.5 .346 7.2-8.5 .853
Also
- Dude is the league leader in free-throw attempts. Jacking up threes much? Meh.
- Dude is the most consistent scorer in the game today;
http://nba-facts-and-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/27030243- Dude was the leading scorer on the NBA squad by far that won gold in Turkey, has to count for something.
