Durant and LeBron appear to be in a league of their own

[28renyoy]

Season stats
Durant 32/6/4 36.8 PER 70 TS%
LeBron 33/8/6 38.4 PER 68 TS%

:bowdown: :bowdown:

[I.R.Beast]

Durant 32/6/4 70 TS%
LeBron 33/8/6 68 TS%

:bowdown: :bowdown:

I'd Take Durant over LeBron.... Durant is proving to be the most unguardabe force in the league not named carmelo anthony. Can you Imagine how unstoppable Miami would be with Durant instead of Lebron?....

[OKCThunderUP]

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[28renyoy]

I'd Take Durant over LeBron.... Durant is proving to be the most unguardabe force in the league not named carmelo anthony. Can you Imagine how unstoppable Miami would be with Durant instead of Lebron?....

Sorry but LeBron & Durant are quite easily the 2 best scorers in the league

[brisbaneman]

three games in, let's crown them the league's top two players.

[Lebron23]

They worked out together and played againts each other during the summer. Durant and LeBron are the Magic-Bird of this generation.

[Sarcastic]

Carmelo had a better TS% and eFG% after the first game.

[brisbaneman]

Carmelo had a better TS% and eFG% after the first game.

hahahahhahahahahahhaha

[OKCThunderUP]

three games in, let's crown them the league's top two players.

Hah, you like contradicting yourself don't you?

[brisbaneman]

Hah, you like contradicting yourself don't you?

How so?

[ballinhun8]

Ummm no. Nice try though.

[RazorBaLade]

ignore the bs guys.. these stats are just plain sick.

[28renyoy]

Carmelo had a better TS% and eFG% after the first game.

How are his numbers going to look after tonight?

[Sarcastic]

hahahahhahahahahahhaha

This. Just as much as using 2 or 3 games as the sample size is.

[chips93]

durant's handle looks really improved

he still had trouble getting open, late in the game against minny though.

[I.R.Beast]

Sorry but LeBron & Durant are quite easily the 2 best scorers in the league
What?...u smoking?.... Carmelo is the best scorer in this league...Only a homer would deny that.... Mid range, 3 ball post up, one dribble pull up, spot up.... I love Durant, and despite hating lebron i respect his game, but Durant nor James are better scorers than Melo...

[brisbaneman]

This. Just as much as using 2 or 3 games as the sample size is.

You just started a war with joyner by even hinting that someone has a higher TS% than the almighty Durant.

[pauk]

I'd Take Durant over LeBron.... Durant is proving to be the most unguardabe force in the league not named carmelo anthony. Can you Imagine how unstoppable Miami would be with Durant instead of Lebron?....

go ahead... do that and forget about 1st team all-nba defense and the biggest offensive & defensive versatility in the game

[hawksdogsbraves]

It certainly seems that way. I'll still take Lebron because he has become a total beast defensively.

[Sarcastic]

How are his numbers going to look after tonight?

I don't know. Are you a seer? If so, can you give me 5 numbers from 1-56 and 1 number from 1 - 46. Thnxx.

[I.R.Beast]

go ahead... do that and forget about 1st team all-nba defense and the biggest offensive & defensive versatility in the game
1st team all nab defense....isnt that the same team Kobe made it to?....that team is obviously a media popularity contest joke of a team. THe best defender in the league never make it on there.


Durant finishes games he doesnt defer to a player on his team that is better than him....lol

[I.R.Beast]

It certainly seems that way. I'll still take Lebron because he has become a total beast defensively.

omg...James is so overrated on defense...how has he become such a beast defensively...Who does he guard night in and night ot at the SF position?....

[Fatal9]

durant's handle looks really improved
This.

He looks great off the dribble. Also is starting more of his offense closer to the basket, particularly in the post. Hopefully he puts together a sick scoring year (31-32 ppg, 61-63 TS%), something which I expected last year from him.

[Celtics4ever]

Great job coming to conclusions after 3 games. Watch Durant suck the next 10 games and then you can go hide behind your computer again.

[Sarcastic]

Melo is playing Durant-ball tonight. 7 free throws already.

[Celtics4ever]

Melo is playing Durant-ball tonight. 7 free throws already.

Durant gets half his points from BS foul calls. Really annoying how a shooter can be leading the league in FTA. Fukn Stern

[28renyoy]

Durant gets half his points from BS foul calls. Really annoying how a shooter can be leading the league in FTA. Fukn Stern

funny how a shooter was 5th in the league in dunks last year behind only howard, griffin, jordan, and chandler

[sixer6ad]

They worked out together and played againts each other during the summer. Durant and LeBron are the Magic-Bird of this generation.

:no: That's an amazing insult to Magic and Bird. You are talking about two of the biggest winners the league has ever seen. A comparison like that should be earned...not given.

[sixer6ad]

It certainly seems that way. I'll still take Lebron because he has become a total beast defensively.

:roll: :roll: Based on what? What has he done? Where are the stats? Amazing...

[Lucifer]

They worked out together and played againts each other during the summer. Durant and LeBron are the Magic-Bird of this generation.

0 rings. 0 finals matchups. its not a rivarly and never will be with lebron being robin to wade. um NO you stan

[I.R.Beast]

funny how a shooter was 5th in the league in dunks last year behind only howard, griffin, jordan, and chandler
ownage...lmao...i ignored his post when i saw that..durant oes hard to the rack

[G-Funk]

What?...u smoking?.... Carmelo is the best scorer in this league...Only a homer would deny that.... Mid range, 3 ball post up, one dribble pull up, spot up.... I love Durant, and despite hating lebron i respect his game, but Durant nor James are better scorers than Melo...
Did Kobe suddenly lose his scoring abilities?

[I.R.Beast]

Did Kobe suddenly lose his scoring abilities?
Kobe dont have the post game that melo has, and his 3 ball aint as good either....heck i dont think Kobe mid rnage J is as good as melo's either. Melo is quite the offensive player.

[Alisse]

Kobe dont have the post game that melo has, and his 3 ball aint as good either....heck i dont think Kobe mid rnage J is as good as melo's either. Melo is quite the offensive player.

3-13 and 0-4 on 3 pt attempt :lol

[G-Funk]

Kobe dont have the post game that melo has, and his 3 ball aint as good either....heck i dont think Kobe mid rnage J is as good as melo's either. Melo is quite the offensive player.


Yeah and Melo doesn't have Kobe's post game.

Melo's career 3pt average: 0.322

Kobe's career 3pt average: 0.339

Kobe can create a lot more shots then Melo.

Kobe's midrange shot is top 3 in the league. Not sure where we can find their percentages?

Not saying Melo is bad, he's a top 3 as far as scoring goes. I'm just saying Kobe needs a mention.

[baccano]

Beastly numbers!!

I was kinda expecting it, seeing their training during the lockout... BEASTS!

[The Iron Fist]

They worked out together and played againts each other during the summer. Durant and LeBron are the Magic-Bird of this generation.
Uh, Those two have a combined 12 years playing, with not a single title between them.

Magic and Bird, in their first 12 years, had a combined 5 titles.

Those guys are nothing close to Magic and Bird.

[Deuce Bigalow]

Uh, Those two have a combined 12 years playing, with not a single title between them.

Magic and Bird, in their first 12 years, had a combined 5 titles.

Those guys are nothing close to Magic and Bird.
Bbbbbbutbbutbut Lebron is a 4 time PER champion

[dirk94_]

I bet this has people thinking Heat vs thunder in finals

[The Iron Fist]

Bbbbbbut bbut but Leborn is #2 in PER


Does PER mean, "Perm Entering Recession"?

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a68/Koolbreezey/ball/Lebron-James-recede.jpg

[Heavincent]

Durant and LeBron are the Magic-Bird of this generation.


:roll: :roll:

[rule1223]

their also in their own league in terms of choking

[G-Funk]

Durant and LeBron are the Magic-Bird of this generation.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i16/Qu3en06/zQLMZ.gif

[Meticode]

Did someone just say LeBron is going to get HIV and Durant is going to throw out his back?

[trooper]

:no: That's an amazing insult to Magic and Bird. You are talking about two of the biggest winners the league has ever seen. A comparison like that should be earned...not given.

:applause:

[pmj]

I said before I thought Durant was going to take a major step forward. Lebron and him played at literally every game they could physically attend this summer, then worked out against each other non stop. I don't see how it would be possible to NOT get better playing against that level of competition so much.

End result is Lebron's game looks more polished than ever and his athleticism back up a notch, and Durant taking the next step towards being a true superstar.

I hope the Heat take advantage of their current slight edge(and Westbrick being retarded), b/c very soon his friend Kevin is going to be the biggest threat to not 1, not 2...

[All Net]

The leagues future 1 and 2...durant has just been unguardable so far.

[Rnbizzle]

Both have been unguardable to be honest. Lebron has made some shots that just had me shaking my head. But the defense is really what's making Lebron the better player at this point.

For OKC I feel like Durant could easily be taking 5 more shots a game, he's steadily getting 30 a game, but still feels passive to me? Does anyone else feel like this?

[nathanjizzle]

theyll be done by the end of the season...there trying to hard right now.

[DropStep]

Both have been unguardable to be honest. Lebron has made some shots that just had me shaking my head. But the defense is really what's making Lebron the better player at this point.

For OKC I feel like Durant could easily be taking 5 more shots a game, he's steadily getting 30 a game, but still feels passive to me? Does anyone else feel like this?
Him and Melo have these weird games where they put up a quiet 30 pts. You check the box score mid way in the 4th and its "wtf when did he even get to 25?" It has alot to do with them getting to the free throw line.

[Doctor Rivers]

The leagues future 1 and 2...durant has just been unguardable so far.

not future, they are

[Nash-tastic]

LeBron has been outta this world! :bowdown:
Durant is also playing crazy ball but they were times he definitely wasn't as assertive as he should be

[arifgokcen]

Both have been beast offensively but Lebron defense oh mama.right now he is by far the best wing defender in the game.maybe Deng is close.Anyway, they actually played with and against each other whole summer.however I don't think theywill maintain those kind of averages.Especially Lebron steals and blocks

[LA_Showtime]

Since both of them sorta got killed for not performing in the playoffs let's see how they do there first. At this point it does seem like they're just up and above everyone else though, with Wade clearly playing like the 3rd best player in the league. Scary.

[IGOTGAME]

Since both of them sorta got killed for not performing in the playoffs let's see how they do there first. At this point it does seem like they're just up and above everyone else though, with Wade clearly playing like the 3rd best player in the league. Scary.

let's remember it is only 3 games. Neither has faced the type of teams that have the potential to give them trouble yet.

[LA_Showtime]

let's remember it is only 3 games. Neither has faced the type of teams that have the potential to give them trouble yet.

I'd actually be sorta worried if I was a Heat fan. It looks like LeBron's athletic decline was sorta overblown, which makes last year's Finals performance even more puzzling.

[ShowTime LA]

Lebron23 has to be the most idiotic poster on this mb. :roll:

[swi7ch]

remove westbrook and durant's stats will double. dude is holding him back...

[I.R.Beast]

remove westbrook and durant's stats will double. dude is holding him back...
you're an idiot... you people dont give westbrook enough credit for the success of OKC..... granted he played horribly last night, but let's not be ridiculous.

[madmax]

Westbrick is a horrible player and as dumb as they come too...all flash and athleticism and no BB IQ whatsoever. I wonder why Thunder hasn't traded his ass yet

[I.R.Beast]

Westbrick is a horrible player and as dumb as they come too...all flash and athleticism and no BB IQ whatsoever. I wonder why Thunder hasn't traded his ass yet
because hes the exact opposite of what u said he is.

[Indian guy]

It looks like LeBron's athletic decline was sorta overblown, which makes last year's Finals performance even more puzzling.

Err....LeBron's issue in the Finals was lack of effort, not athleticism.

[IGOTGAME]

Err....LeBron's issue in the Finals was lack of effort, not athleticism.

a lack of effort in the finals seems like a mental deficiency. Seems like a headcase then.

[PTstyle272]

They weren't even born when that movie came out

[Tlova]

:facepalm @ anyone who said Durant isn't the best player on his team. Westbrook getting light up by a d-league player:lol

[LA_Showtime]

Err....LeBron's issue in the Finals was lack of effort, not athleticism.

Yeah which is why I said Heat fans should be concerned. Either he wasn't giving 100% or else he's got some mental block.

[ThatsGame]

Durant isn't there yet. LeBron's overall game, including defense and versatility with which positions he can play sets him apart from Durant.

[DMAVS41]

Lets see them do it in the playoffs/finals.....

[Tinseltime17]

Err....LeBron's issue in the Finals was lack of effort, not athleticism.
It was a combination of both but it was mainly a lack of reliable scoring moves.

[Human Error]

I'd Take Durant over LeBron.... Durant is proving to be the most unguardabe force in the league not named carmelo anthony. Can you Imagine how unstoppable Miami would be with Durant instead of Lebron?....
:facepalm

lebron > durant >>>>>> carmelo

[Celtics4ever]

Both have been unguardable to be honest. Lebron has made some shots that just had me shaking my head. But the defense is really what's making Lebron the better player at this point.

For OKC I feel like Durant could easily be taking 5 more shots a game, he's steadily getting 30 a game, but still feels passive to me? Does anyone else feel like this?

It just feels like that because Stern grants him the right to shoot 10 free throws a game. A shooter shooting 10+ fta a game? :facepalm

[All Net]

not future, they are

Well now and future.

[HurricaneKid]

Who is arguing that they are the two best scorers in the league? I think everyone knew that coming in to the season. That they have played above even those expectations has been great, but hardly unexpected.

[D-Wade316]

Who is arguing that they are the two best scorers in the league? I think everyone knew that coming in to the season. That they have played above even those expectations has been great, but hardly unexpected.
Me. Wade>Durant. Not even close. 3 games? :roll:

[R.I.P.]

It was a combination of both but it was mainly a lack of reliable scoring moves.

The Heat were up nine points in game four with around 4-5 minutes left, when Jason Terry scored the four quick points that started the comeback. All LeBron did was stand there and watch Terry score. He quit on the whole team in a game, where he had nothing going offensively and they still could have taken an almost insurmountable 3-1 series lead, if he had bothered to try. So he did quit on his team, because the Mavs had shut him down offensively.

[comerb]

I'd Take Durant over LeBron.... Durant is proving to be the most unguardabe force in the league not named carmelo anthony. Can you Imagine how unstoppable Miami would be with Durant instead of Lebron?....

Go for it. I'd rather have a two way player who can create his own shot and make his teammates better.

[Simple Jack]

Is that what this has come down to? Every great performance by any player who either has had lapses in the playoffs or failed to make it to the finals is going to be described with a "cool, but let's see them do it in the playoffs/finals"? Why can't we enjoy a good performance and appreciate it for what it is.

The games in the playoffs will be discussed when they need to be discussed; it's the beginning of the regular season. It's as if none of you enjoy watching the game, and try to find any reason to diminish anything anyone wants to prop up regardless of how absurd it is.

There wasn't a forum back then but I'd imagine people were respecting the likes of D-Rob/Ewing/Malone's brilliant performances without boiling it all down to a depressing "wait till the playoffs".

Enjoy good basketball. There's a long road to the playoffs/finals that will have plenty of unbelievable performances along the way; appreciate them and stop being miserable about everything.

[madmax]

Sometimes I wonder how many trolls and other miserable tools the likes of Wilt, Kareem or Big O would have had to endure if internet was accessible back in those days...nowadays it seems like some players can't do anything right and some others can get aways with pretty much everything. Amazing hypocritical world we live in...

[The Iron Fist]

Is that what this has come down to? Every great performance by any player who either has had lapses in the playoffs or failed to make it to the finals is going to be described with a "cool, but let's see them do it in the playoffs/finals"? Why can't we enjoy a good performance and appreciate it for what it is.

The games in the playoffs will be discussed when they need to be discussed; it's the beginning of the regular season. It's as if none of you enjoy watching the game, and try to find any reason to diminish anything anyone wants to prop up regardless of how absurd it is.

There wasn't a forum back then but I'd imagine people were respecting the likes of D-Rob/Ewing/Malone's brilliant performances without boiling it all down to a depressing "wait till the playoffs".

Enjoy good basketball. There's a long road to the playoffs/finals that will have plenty of unbelievable performances along the way; appreciate them and stop being miserable about everything.


Kobes 81 point game was the greatest scoring performance I've ever seen.