Kevin Durant is the leading candidate for the MVP

[Jameerthefear]

Let's get real. He is.

[moe94]

About time you boarded this, jameer.

[hitmanyr2k]

Let's get real. He is.

Gee, ya think?

[navy]

Welcome to last week.

[KDthunderup]

Wow really?

[LeBron 06]

of course,he is

[GoranDragon]

1a. Lebron
1b. Durant

[Mr. Jabbar]

welcome to last 3 months :bowdown:

[JebronLames]

:(

[CelticBaller]

you were one of the few still on the lebron wagon :confusedshrug:

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

Holy sht can you tell me if Obama gets another term?

[KD35willbeGOAT]

Brilliant.

[Deuce Bigalow]

You dont say

[iTare]

It his year. He couldn't edge out Bron last few years but this year he's playing like a man possesed. :applause:

[moe94]

This thread is an experiment to see who's the biggest LeBron stan.

[Smook A.]

1a. Lebron
1b. Durant

1. Durant
2. LeBron

[Jameerthefear]

you were one of the few still on the lebron wagon :confusedshrug:
I know. It's time though.

[9erempiree]

old news here.

[Heavincent]

He should be.

I bet you Lebron still gets it though. I'd honestly be kind of surprised if they don't give it to him.

[KyleKong]

I'm on the KD MVP wagon now too. Holy shit.

[Brokenbeat]

I know. It's time though.

I'm so proud of you right now. :cry:

[IncarceratedBob]

1 Durant
2 Aldridge
3 James

[lebron06]

Durant definitely the MVP right now.. :bowdown:

[Jameerthefear]

He should be.

I bet you Lebron still gets it though. I'd honestly be kind of surprised if they don't give it to him.
Season is only 1/2 way through. There's still time for Lebron, but right now it's KD's.

[GoranDragon]

Look at all these Kobe stans converting to Durant stans.:roll:

Sorry but FG 60%.:bowdown:

[Trollsmasher]

yep, nothing to argue there

[Im Still Ballin]

Head and shoulders above the rest leading the MVP race

Best player in the league? Not yet but if he keeps this up, wins MVP then maybe it can be otherwise

[CelticBaller]

yep, nothing to argue there
KD=GOAT_BETA
:coleman:

[GoranDragon]

Head and shoulders above the rest leading the MVP race

Best player in the league? Not yet but if he keeps this up, wins MVP then maybe it can be otherwise
Ok maybe this.

[branslowski]

Look at all these Kobe stans converting to Durant stans.:roll:

Sorry but FG 60%.:bowdown:

Or maybe ppl just like great non fg% stat whore ball? Guys who kills teams hopes by taking over scoring wise. Jordan/Kobe/Durant.:bowdown:

[Mr. Jabbar]

Ok maybe this.

brans legacy keepers with more they can handle tonight :roll:

[Droid101]

Or maybe ppl just like great non fg% stat whore ball? Guys who kills teams hopes by taking over scoring wise. Jordan/Kobe/Durant.:bowdown:
60% FG is goat? I guess DeAndre Jordan is the best this year, and Tyson Chandler for many years previous.

[moe94]

60% FG is goat? I guess DeAndre Jordan is the best this year, and Tyson Chandler for many years previous.

You know that's a horrific argument. :coleman:

[Trollsmasher]

KD=GOAT_BETA
:coleman:
I maintain that:confusedshrug:

[HoopsFanNumero1]

60% FG is goat? I guess DeAndre Jordan is the best this year, and Tyson Chandler for many years previous.

Cause they all score over 25+ ppg. Dat Kobe stan IQ.

[Kingwillball]

Durant definitely the leader right now especially with Lebrons coasting statlines like tonight.. However the 2nd half of season and those two head to head matchups will also be big as well. Lebron can swing the momentum his way if heat go 2-0 and he outplays Durant head to head..would be ashame for Durant and his fans if Lebron decided to turn it on in those games.also remember its a marathon not a sprint..

[Le Shaqtus]

1a. Lebron
1b. Durant

Saltiest alt account in history, who are you f*ggot :roll:

[NumberSix]

Right now, yeah it's Durant.

[KDthunderup]

Look at all these Kobe stans converting to Durant stans.:roll:

Sorry but FG 60%.:bowdown:
People enjoy watching amazing play not cherrypicking to keep your fg% up

[Droid101]

You know that's a horrific argument. :coleman:
Then why to these annoying LeBron fans keep saying it?

[Droid101]

.would be ashame for Durant and his fans if Lebron decided to turn it on in those games.
k

Remind us when LeBron decides to "turn it on."

I thought he said he was going to "turn it on" against the Wizards, do you remember that? Or did I imagine that?

[Jameerthefear]

Durant definitely the leader right now especially with Lebrons coasting statlines like tonight.. However the 2nd half of season and those two head to head matchups will also be big as well. Lebron can swing the momentum his way if heat go 2-0 and he outplays Durant head to head..would be ashame for Durant and his fans if Lebron decided to turn it on in those games.also remember its a marathon not a sprint..
enough with this shit. stop making excuses. he's getting outplayed. nothing wrong with that since durant is playing insanely good right now

[rlsmooth775]

Im going to laugh when Durant doesn't win the championship this year and all the kobe fans revert back

[moe94]

Then why to these annoying LeBron fans keep saying it?

Why are you comparing C scoring 10 points on 60% to a SF scoring 25 points on 60%?

Your argument is the bad one, not theirs.

[SwishAndSplash]

water is wet

[Fudge]

Yo, check it.

Durant in his last 5 games. 38 ppg/5.2 rpg/5.6 apg on 50.4% shooting.

:bowdown:

Orgasmic.

[Le Shaqtus]

Yo, check it.

Durant in his last 5 games. 38 ppg/5.2 rpg/5.6 apg on 50.4% shooting.

:bowdown:

Orgasmic.

Holy shit

[hitmanyr2k]

Durant definitely the leader right now especially with Lebrons coasting statlines like tonight.. However the 2nd half of season and those two head to head matchups will also be big as well. Lebron can swing the momentum his way if heat go 2-0 and he outplays Durant head to head..would be ashame for Durant and his fans if Lebron decided to turn it on in those games.also remember its a marathon not a sprint..

If Lebron is "coasting" and his team is winning games why the hell should he be considered MVP? :oldlol: The Heat obviously don't need Lebron's best to get wins. In contrast Durant's team needs him performing at his very best to win games and in a tougher conference on top of that.

[rlsmooth775]

Yo, check it.

Durant in his last 5 games. 38 ppg/5.2 rpg/5.6 apg on 50.4% shooting.

:bowdown:

Orgasmic.

really man

[Cold soul]

Yup, Durant the best player in the league today up to this point. Move over Lebron it's KD time right now as the leagues best.

[Le Shaqtus]

If Lebron is "coasting" and his team is winning games why the hell should he be considered MVP? :oldlol: The Heat obviously don't need Lebron's best to get wins. In contrast Durant's team needs him performing at his very best to win games and in a tougher conference on top of that.

Perks of a stacked team in a weak conference.

[Droid101]

Why are you comparing C scoring 10 points on 60% to a SF scoring 25 points on 60%?

Your argument is the bad one, not theirs.
Because LeBron gets most of his buckets the same way those two guys do; uncontested dunks. It's not like he's shooting 60% on threes or long twos.

[Heavincent]

Lebron's regular season FG% is definitely inflated.

[moe94]

Because LeBron gets most of his buckets the same way those two guys do; uncontested dunks. It's not like he's shooting 60% on threes or long twos.

Because they're the primary ball handlers. Because they're the ones that begin on the perimeter. Because he's fed most of his buckets.

Just stop. I thought you weren't a troll?

[GoranDragon]

Alright I'll admit, tonight Durant was dominant. I have to say, he's looking to have a better peak AND prime than Kobe.

[IncarceratedBob]

Just look at lebrons playoffs fg%. Still great but not 60. Those are reg. Season #'s

[ballin33]

It's durant, but it's a lot closer then people think. Bron has better assists, rebounds, and a fg% that is 10% higher than Durants. Durant only has 3 more ppg n they are a wash defensively. Very close, but I'll give durant the edge because of better conference without Westbrook.

[Fudge]

It's durant, but it's a lot closer then people think. Bron has better assists, rebounds, and a fg% that is 10% higher than Durants. Durant only has 3 more ppg n they are a wash defensively. Very close, but I'll give durant the edge because of better conference without Westbrook.
:roll: :roll:

[GoranDragon]

It's durant, but it's a lot closer then people think. Bron has better assists, rebounds, and a fg% that is 10% higher than Durants. Durant only has 3 more ppg n they are a wash defensively. Very close, but I'll give durant the edge because of better conference without Westbrook.
This is closer to the truth. Although I would take Lebron right now if I'm a GM.

[ripthekik]

Let's get real. He is.
jammeer, this is what I told about 3 weeks ago. Remember you said smth like Lebron is still MVP, and asked people to convince you otherwise? :lol

Come on man. Listen to ripthekik. Always listen to ripthekik.

[plowking]

He should be.

I bet you Lebron still gets it though. I'd honestly be kind of surprised if they don't give it to him.

If they were to stop the season now and give it to Bron, it'd be a travesty. But then again, lots still left in the season.

I don't see Durant slowing down.

[GoranDragon]

I'm thankful that at least he's not the leading candidate for FMVP.:D

[JohnFreeman]

Durant has a lot of Mcgrady in him. All flash and not a great deal of substance when it matters.

[Jameerthefear]

Durant has a lot of Mcgrady in him. All flash and not a great deal of substance when it matters.
what.

[Fudge]

If they were to stop the season now and give it to Bron, it'd be a travesty. But then again, lots still left in the season.

I don't see Durant slowing down.
Respect. :applause: I love you, plowking.

[JohnFreeman]

what.
Read it again.

[Fudge]

Nobody is on Durants level right now. The way he elevated his game from November to December to January is mind boggling. Aint human. Dudes the clear cut best player in the L. The face of the league for years to come.

Fcking give it up for him. :applause:

[G-Funk]

Yo, check it.

Durant in his last 5 games. 38 ppg/5.2 rpg/5.6 apg on 50.4% shooting.

:bowdown:

Orgasmic.

So Kobe-esque:bowdown:

[Kingwillball]

Nobody is on Durants level right now. The way he elevated his game from November to December to January is mind boggling. Aint human. Dudes the clear cut best player in the L. The face of the league for years to come.

Fcking give it up for him. :applause:


Wow, Lebron is still better until proven otherwise U mindless troll.

[Kingwillball]

Yup, Durant the best player in the league today up to this point. Move over Lebron it's KD time right now as the leagues best.


:no:

[KG215]

Durant 12 games since Westbrook went down:

38.6 MPG, 36.3 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 5.5 APG, 0.7 BPG, 1.3 SPG, 2.8 TOV, .500 FG%, .341 3P%, .879 FT%, .634 TS%

[riseagainst]

old news. But not only is he in the lead for the MVP, he's also the best player in the league and it's not even close.

[GoSpursGo1984]

Durant has a lot of Mcgrady in him. All flash and not a great deal of substance when it matters.

He puts ups incredible stats and and has led his team to the NBA Finals that is a lot more then Mcgrady ever did.

[Kingwillball]

old news. But not only is he in the lead for the MVP, he's also the best player in the league and it's not even close.


:face palm LOL when did that happen .. Noob morons on these boards I swear. :banghead:

[knicksman]

durant has been the best player since 2010. Its just that lebron cheated

[Alan Ogg]

I agree KD has been the leading candidate for weeks now even before this little burst, but I think having Westbrook out hurts him a little more than helps him. Yes, his stats are bananas, but they are 5-5 in their last 10. I think the question now is with how good a record can OKC finish. Do you give him the MVP if OKC is the 4th seed in the West and Miami and Indiana both have better records?

[Force]

Durant needs to get a better win % with Westbrook gone but he's got a great chance at winning. Goran Dragic has been off the charts and has the overachieving Suns team playing so far beyond expectations. If Bledsoe misses lots of time and the Suns work their way into the playoffs despite expectations of winning the #1 overall pick, Dragic will be in the discussion. He just needs a push from a couple writers and things can snowball the same way it did for Derrick Rose.

[Prometheus]

LeBron is more proven at the very highest level so far, but those of us with a pair of eyes can see that at this point in time, Durant is a flat out better player. mark my words, after this year the cultural narrative will shift to Durant > LeBron and in a few years the debate will be long gone

[moe94]

LeBron is more proven at the very highest level so far, but those of us with a pair of eyes can see that at this point in time, Durant is a flat out better player. mark my words, after this year the cultural narrative will shift to Durant > LeBron and in a few years the debate will be long gone

You're tripping. :roll:

[Budadiiii]

LeBron is more proven at the very highest level so far, but those of us with a pair of eyes can see that at this point in time, Durant is a flat out better player. mark my words, after this year the cultural narrative will shift to Durant > LeBron and in a few years the debate will be long gone
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh49/deepsix13/ahoy-there-captain-obvious.jpg

[Prometheus]

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh49/deepsix13/ahoy-there-captain-obvious.jpg

if it's so obvious, then why do so many people still claim LeBron is the king?

[Rose'sACL]

if it's so obvious, then why do so many people still claim LeBron is the king?
it is not so obvious. if half a season is all it takes for a player to be considered better than last 2 mvp and fmvp winner then you guys are just like ESPN which makes conclusion on small sample sizes.
Durant has been the MVP so far this season and that is the only sure thing anyone intelligent can say.
I was one of the few who was actually arguing with posters about KD having the potential to be top 10 and may be even top 5 all time by the time he retires. Very few agreed with me when anyone who has watched a lot of NBA can clearly see that KD has that potential and will most probably end up being as great as lebron or at least very close on the all time list by the time he retires.

[Nash]

yes he is, he has it in a bag. lebron has decided not to challenge.

[chazzy]

yes he is, he has it in a bag. lebron has decided not to challenge.
Lol. I like how this whole "coasting" excuse has become the new Lebron stan coping mechanism

[Dave3]

Lol. I like how this whole "coasting" excuse has become the new Lebron stan coping mechanism
In all fairness I do think that LeBron can actually be averaging 30/8/6 if he really wanted to right now, but he actively tries not to use too many possessions himself so as to have the whole team taking shots.

[IncarceratedBob]

Lebron is bored by the regular season. For the Heats sake I hope he can flip the switch when the playoffs start

[chazzy]

In all fairness I do think that LeBron can actually be averaging 30/8/6 if he really wanted to right now, but he actively tries not to use too many possessions himself so as to have the whole team taking shots.
So he's rebounding less and playing his worse defense in years for the sake of the team?

[Dave3]

So he's rebounding less and playing his worse defense in years for the sake of the team?
No that part is definitely laziness. My explanation only covered the shot taking aspect. I should've mentioned he's also been lazier this year than in years past. Be it conserving energy for the playoffs, or just not caring as much, he's definitely not putting in his best effort.

[Indian guy]

Remember, KD was the front-runner at this point last season too. Yet only a month later, LeBron had the MVP in the bag. So, relax, people. More than half the season is still left and LeBron's only marginally trailing statistically and in the standings. He's also generally very aware of what's going around the league and in the media. Let's see if he decides to up his own aggressiveness in reponse to KD's latest barrage.

[DMAVS41]

So he's rebounding less and playing his worse defense in years for the sake of the team?

This.

Durant is the clear MVP so far...it could change, but right now it's really not even debatable.

[GOATbe]

Remember, KD was the front-runner at this point last season too. Yet only a month later, LeBron had the MVP in the bag. So, relax, people. More than half the season is still left and LeBron's only marginally trailing statistically and in the standings. He's also generally very aware of what's going around the league and in the media. Let's see if he decides to up his own aggressiveness in reponse to KD's latest barrage.
He already tried that vs the Wizards the other day. We saw how that turned out.:facepalm

[Indian guy]

He already tried that vs the Wizards the other day.

He didn't try at all, actually. Did you watch the game?

[Jameerthefear]

He didn't try at all, actually. Did you watch the game?
he hyped himself up then came out and looked like ass. stop making excuses.

[Harison]

Depends how much Lebron wants another MVP, if he plays up to his full potential, he'll get it. So far Durant is ahead.

[Indian guy]

he hyped himself up then came out and looked like ass.

Oh, no denying that he had an awful game, but that wasn't the point. The point was, he didn't come out with the intent to do much of anything, despite whatever he may have said prior to the game.

Now, KD already had a decent lead in the MVP race prior to last night's game, but the MVP race in general has barely been a talking point in the national media so far. But after last night? Talk of KD being the clear-cut MVP is everywhere, and you can bet LeBron's taken notice(or maybe I'm just hoping that's case). So I'm curious to see just how badly he wants another MVP.

[FireDavidKahn]

KWhistle gonna win it this year.

[chazzy]

So I'm be curious to see how he responds.
"Check my stats next Wednesday guys im foreal this time"

[Dave3]

So he's rebounding less and playing his worse defense in years for the sake of the team?
I should add that even if LeBron goes all out, at best he only matches KD's season output (but definitely not his output without Westbrook), so while I think LeBron can put up close to 30/8/6, I don't think he can play better than KD has this year.

[DMAVS41]

"Check my stats next Wednesday guys im foreal this time"

:roll: :applause:

[HoopsFanNumero1]

It's Durant's right now. If he doesn't get into a slump after the ASG like he did last year, he should get it.

[ABfor3]

Too early to tell, let's talk after the All star break.

[KG215]

Really starting to get bothered by "Durant's lucky LeBron's coasting" talk. Are we even sure a "full speed" LeBron is that much better than Durant at this point? I mean there's a very real possibility that current LeBron and current Durant are extremely close as players.

[Inactive]

Really starting to get bothered by "Durant's lucky LeBron's coasting" talk. Are we even sure a "full speed" LeBron is that much better than Durant at this point? I mean there's a very real possibility that current LeBron and current Durant are extremely close as players.No. Durant has been playing as well as Lebron ever has. If he keeps it up, he deserves to be considered the MVP.

[Dave3]

Really starting to get bothered by "Durant's lucky LeBron's coasting" talk. Are we even sure a "full speed" LeBron is that much better than Durant at this point? I mean there's a very real possibility that current LeBron and current Durant are extremely close as players.
Full speed right now Durant is better than Lebron. If he keeps this up, this becomes the year that he becomes the best player in the league, regardless whether LeBron wins the title or not.

[Ken_Masters]

1 Durant
2 Aldridge
3 James

1. Durant
2. Aldridge
3. James
4. George
5. Griffin

[Prometheus]

"Check my stats next Wednesday guys im foreal this time"

:yaohappy:

[knicksman]

i guess bird is also better than jordan. Lebron is the versatile player but versatility means nothing once you have all star teammates. Lebron is only good when paired when scrubs but durant becomes the better player when paired with stars

[NumberSix]

Yo, check it.

Durant in his last 5 games. 38 ppg/5.2 rpg/5.6 apg on 50.4% shooting.

:bowdown:

Orgasmic.
free throws doe


#checkmate

[HomieWeMajor]

Changed your tune quickly

[MontaEllis24]

great game from Durant the mvp is nearly in his hands:lol

[dunksby]

Nearly a month later Durant is still dominating.