What's lacking in KD's offensive game!?

[Angel Face]

KD's a great scorer, no doubt. The guy has good mid range game, 3 point game and catch and shoot. Can also drive to the basket well but he's lacking something in his offensive game to become a deadlier scoring threat.

Personally I think he lacks pump fakes and reliable post game. He always try to beat his defenders with dribble and is turnover prone. He also needs to develop his footwork and lessen his unnecessary turnovers.

Great scorers like MJ and Kobe outsmart their defenders. KD needs to develop that.

Discuss!

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

MJ and Kobe had Phil Jackson
KD has a coach who doesnt run plays or have a system

[JohnFreeman]

Not having the whistle every 5 seconds

[JebronLames]

KD's a great scorer, no doubt. The guy has good mid range game, 3 point game and catch and shoot. Can also drive to the basket well but he's lacking something in his offensive game to become a deadlier scoring threat.

Personally I think he lacks pump fakes and reliable post game. He always try to beat his defenders with dribble and is turnover prone. He also needs to develop his footwork and lessen his unnecessary turnovers.

Great scorers like MJ and Kobe outsmart their defenders. KD needs to develop that.

Discuss!
If he was being guarded by 6-1 point guards like MJ was, he would average 42 ppg.

[Random_Guy]

kd's game is too much based on jump shooting. he doesnt have a go to move, which is a problem since he doesnt play in the post much either.

[Angel Face]

If he was being guarded by 6-1 point guards like MJ was, he would average 42 ppg.

If that's the case then why didn't this guy averaged 42 ppg during 2011 NBA finals?

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/1001/nba_g_james_gb2_576.jpg

[russwest0]

If that's the case then why didn't this guy average 42 ppg during 2011 NBA finals?

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/1001/nba_g_james_gb2_576.jpg

Dat ether :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

If that's the case then why didn't this guy averaged 42 ppg during 2011 NBA finals?

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/1001/nba_g_james_gb2_576.jpg
Holy sht:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[VIntageNOvel]

he's lacking ball, literally and figuratively

[joe]

Strength. Similar to young Dirk, he can be pushed off his spots. Once he fixes that he will be unguardable.

[JebronLames]

If that's the case then why didn't this guy averaged 42 ppg during 2011 NBA finals?

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/1001/nba_g_james_gb2_576.jpg
:mad:

[plowking]

MJ and Kobe had Phil Jackson
KD has a coach who doesnt run plays or have a system

That type of system and play won KD the MVP this year. Why is it a problem now?

[dunksby]

Agreed on lack of a definite post game and pump fakes, what irks me is that he needs to work a lot on his post game but as an elite shooter I rarely see him pump fake. What makes it worse is that you see 90% of the league falling for them (D.Wade's bread and butter) but Durant seems to be delirious to this.

[redboy]

If that's the case then why didn't this guy averaged 42 ppg during 2011 NBA finals?

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/1001/nba_g_james_gb2_576.jpg
don't do him like that :roll:

[MellowYellow]

no back to the basket game.

[SwishSquared]

He needs to put on some muscle and strengthen his lower body. If he can learn to score out of post-ups, it will get much easier for him to get buckets, and easier shots at that. His height/length would make shots out of the post near-unguardable.

[dunksby]

That type of system and play won KD the MVP this year. Why is it a problem now?
It's the playoffs and it's against an opponent that has a huge frontcourt advantage. I hold KD and WB responsible for the most part but Brooks needs to make adjustments.

[russwest0]

That type of system and play won KD the MVP this year. Why is it a problem now?

You can't be serious...

[Random_Guy]

Agreed on lack of a definite post game and pump fakes, what irks me is that he needs to work a lot on his post game but as an elite shooter I rarely see him pump fake. What makes it worse is that you see 90% of the league falling for them (D.Wade's bread and butter) but Durant seems to be delirious to this.
i think its because he doesnt need it. he runs through scrrens to get free and by the time he is in the air, nobody is long enough to guard him.

[yarrak]

Mental toughness and high iq.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

That type of system and play won KD the MVP this year. Why is it a problem now?
RS =/= PS
Playoffs = halfcourt all the time specially with a team like Memphis and Brooks bad coaching gets exposed like other coaches in the playoff who cant run plays in halfcourt

[J Shuttlesworth]

If that's the case then why didn't this guy averaged 42 ppg during 2011 NBA finals?

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/1001/nba_g_james_gb2_576.jpg
Holy **** :roll:

[Mr. Jabbar]

no back to the basket game.

pretty much

[dubeta]

It's simple, statpadding + clear ref bias overrate Durant's stats and make people think he's better than he actually is during the regular season. Added to his skinny frame, makes him a vulnerable target in tough, playoff basketball where you won't get the same calls.

This, added with Durant's defering, lack of aggression demeanour make it easy for him to 'disappear' over crucial stretches in playoff games

[dunksby]

i think its because he doesnt need it. he runs through scrrens to get free and by the time he is in the air, nobody is long enough to guard him.
It works when either intensity of the games is low or the opponent doesn't have a great defensive structure, Memphis is relentless on defense.

[VIntageNOvel]

It's simple, statpadding + clear ref bias overrate Durant's stats and make people think he's better than he actually is during the regular season. Added to his skinny frame, makes him a vulnerable target in tough, playoff basketball where you won't get the same calls.

This, added with Durant's defering, lack of aggression demeanour make it easy for him to 'disappear' over crucial stretches in playoff games

strong username

[S13M]

Skill

[SamuraiSWISH]

No back to basket game consistently, lack of physicality, can't seal correctly on post ups, slash and cut game is weak. His whole physical demeanor and frame isn't really suited to be banged around. Getting in his personal space makes him cower with fear. He should dribble less, learn to get to spots on the floor for easier catch, and shoots.

[Random_Guy]

It works when either intensity of the games is low or the opponent doesn't have a great defensive structure, Memphis is relentless on defense.
i think the problem is even getting him the ball at all. T.Allen is doing an amazing job at defending him off ball.

[Random_Guy]

No back to basket game consistently, lack of physicality, can't seal correctly on post ups, slash and cut game is weak. His whole physical demeanor and frame isn't really suited to be banged around. Getting in his personal space makes him cower with fear. He should dribble less, learn to get to spots on the floor for easier catch, and shoots.
the thunder dont have offensive sets, so when they dont double team(credits to Tallen;s amazing D), he cant get open.

[Jacks3]

Still not a great passer/play-maker/creator. I think somebody like LeBron would also see a clear drop-off in efficiency if he was playing the Grizz, but make up for it by picking apart their defense with his play-making.

[Micku]

RS =/= PS
Playoffs = halfcourt all the time specially with a team like Memphis and Brooks bad coaching gets exposed like other coaches in the playoff who cant run plays in halfcourt

I think that Memphis is the only team that could do that to Kevin Durant in the West. Tony Allen has been unreal against him and Westbrook. And Memphis is old school with their play style.

But OKC as a team may need some improvement as a team tho. More ball movement and stuff. I can definitely see them going to the finals again and winning it all depending on the matchups.

[FPJ]

Not being a bitch.

[plowking]

RS =/= PS
Playoffs = halfcourt all the time specially with a team like Memphis and Brooks bad coaching gets exposed like other coaches in the playoff who cant run plays in halfcourt

What I'm saying is, and it blatantly apparent in the regular season that Durant was out there playing for stats, with an open field, and simply running the same sets he is now. No one had a problem with it back then, especially Thunder fans, since they got caught up in the hype.

Now it bites you in the ass and you're complaining?

[plowking]

Still not a great passer/play-maker/creator. I think somebody like LeBron would also see a clear drop-off in efficiency if he was playing the Grizz, but make up for it by picking apart their defense with his play-making.

Bron struggled against them when Rudy Gay was there. Not so much now.

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Clutchness
i think Durant should try to become a prime Dirk on roids who can also attack from the perimeter and defend on a good level.
that would be one hell of a player and if he kept that up till hes 33 or something hell end up top 15 all time.
if he continues to flop and chuck the refs will stop calling it one day and he will become a pure volume chucker

[NumberSix]

Relies too much on bailout calls

[20Four]

If he was being guarded by 6-1 point guards like MJ was, he would average 42 ppg.
You sir are a fvcking dumb^ass..jus' leave for good

[DonDadda59]

Not having the whistle every 5 seconds

Yup. So far in these playoffs, the refs have been holding back on the whistles. Guys like Durant and especially Harden whose bread and butter is ticky tack fouls are finding it harder to do what they usually do. Both guys' FTAs and FTRs have plummeted (with the exception of maybe tonight where KD got 13, averaged only 7 despite taking 27 FGA for the first 2 games).

In Harden's case, it's become painfully apparent (in case you didn't already know) just how reliant his game is on the soft calls he routinely gets. Hopefully the league doesn't call a ref's meeting to try to change their approach and go back to regular season mode. I'm enjoying watching the posers getting exposed :lol

[NumberSix]

Yup. So far in these playoffs, the refs have been holding back on the whistles. Guys like Durant and especially Harden whose bread and butter is ticky tack fouls are finding it harder to do what they usually do. Both guys' FTAs and FTRs have plummeted (with the exception of maybe tonight where KD got 13, averaged only 7 despite taking 27 FGA for the first 2 games).

In Harden's case, it's become painfully apparent (in case you didn't already know) just how reliant his game is on the soft calls he routinely gets. Hopefully the league doesn't call a ref's meeting to try to change their approach and go back to regular season mode. I'm enjoying watching the posers getting exposed :lol
Nah, this clown Kevin Dirtroad still got 13 BS free throws. Even with the rigging, his ass LOUST.

[aburre21]

If that's the case then why didn't this guy averaged 42 ppg during 2011 NBA finals?

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/1001/nba_g_james_gb2_576.jpg


this dude is such a ****in lame. Everybody knows Marion and Deshawn Stevenson were guarding LeBron and that they were walling up the paint to keep him from driving

[The-Legend-24]

If that's the case then why didn't this guy averaged 42 ppg during 2011 NBA finals?

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/1001/nba_g_james_gb2_576.jpg
Fatality! :oldlol: :oldlol:

[DonDadda59]

Nah, this clown Kevin Dirtroad still got 13 BS free throws. Even with the rigging, his ass LOUST.

Already covered that, if you bothered to read.

Harden Reg Season: 9.1 FTA on 16.5 FGA (.552 FTr)/ 25.4 PPG (46%FG)
Harden Post Season So Far: 7 FTA on 23.5 FGA (.298 FTr)/22.5 PPG (30%FG)

Durant Reg Season: 9.9 FTA on 20.8 FGA (.477 FTr)/32 PPG (50% FG)
Durant Post Season (today's game not tabulated yet): 7 FTA on 26.5 FGA (.264 FTr)/34.5 PPG (47% FG)

To Durant's credit, he's still putting up #s despite the 6'4" Tony Allen making life hard on him. But my man Harden is a f*cking fraud :oldlol:

[Solefade]

MJ and Kobe had Phil Jackson
KD has a coach who doesnt run plays or have a system


Lebron played with mike brown most of his career who makes brooks look like red auerbach :confusedshrug:


KD is nice but his game is just too soft

[NumberSix]

Lebron played with mike brown most of his career who makes brooks look like red auerbach :confusedshrug:


KD is nice but his game is just too soft
Can you imagine if LeBron had a Westbrook and an Ibaka in Cleveland. I mean, jeez. Throw in a Harden and it's a fcuking dynasty.

[Solefade]

Can you imagine if LeBron had a Westbrook and an Ibaka in Cleveland. I mean, jeez. Throw in a Harden and it's a fcuking dynasty.


lebron probably would have been winning championships from 2007 till who knows when

[russwest0]

LeBron + Westbrook + Harden + Ibaka in the East = :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Still probably woulda lost to the Spurs doe because Pop > Mike Brown

[Solefade]

LeBron + Westbrook + Harden + Ibaka in the East = :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Still probably woulda lost to the Spurs doe because Pop > Mike Brown


**** no lol, westbrook and ibaka is 100x upgrade over larry hughes/boobie gibson/eric snow/donyell marshall/verajao and you know it

[Real14]

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[russwest0]

**** no lol, westbrook and ibaka is 100x upgrade over larry hughes/boobie gibson/eric snow/donyell marshall/verajao and you know it

I know, they would eviscerate the East but then probably get shut down by the Spurs in the Finals unless they had a good coach. The problem w/ a Westbrook/Harden/LeBron/Ibaka/Whoever lineup, lets say with all of them 23 years old, is none of them are good outside shooters (Harden is OK, Westbrook is meh) so you can gameplan against them rather easy especially if Mike Brown was running shit.

Plus between Westbrook/LeBron/Harden, thats just way too much ball domination. All of those guys are high USG players, they wouldnt work together as well as Durant/Westbrook/Harden did.

[Kakapopo]

MJ and Kobe had Phil Jackson
KD has a coach who doesnt run plays or have a system
MJ and Kobe MADE Phil Jackson.People gotta stop overrating him :facepalm

[russwest0]

MJ and Kobe MADE Phil Jackson.People gotta stop overrating him :facepalm

The same MJ that couldn't "make" Doug Collins, and the same Kobe that couldn't "make" Mike D'Antoni?

You need a good coach to win championships in this league, period.

[NumberSix]

MJ and Kobe MADE Phil Jackson.People gotta stop overrating him :facepalm
Yeah. Just a coincidence that neither of them EVER won even a conference title without him. :rolleyes:

[Real14]

Yeah. Just a coincidence that neither of them EVER won even a conference title without him. :rolleyes:
Without Wade Lebron would have no rings.

[andremiller07]

Not having the whistle every 5 seconds
lol beat me to it

[k0kakw0rld]

The same MJ that couldn't "make" Doug Collins, and the same Kobe that couldn't "make" Mike D'Antoni?

You need a good coach to win championships in this league, period.
This.

[Lebronxrings]

MJ and Kobe MADE Phil Jackson.People gotta stop overrating him :facepalm
:wtf: :wtf:

[Lebronxrings]

The same MJ that couldn't "make" Doug Collins, and the same Kobe that couldn't "make" Mike D'Antoni?

You need a good coach to win championships in this league, period.
yet lebron won 2 rings with freaking Erik spoelstra!

[deja vu]

If that's the case then why didn't this guy averaged 42 ppg during 2011 NBA finals?

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/1001/nba_g_james_gb2_576.jpg
http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Kevin-Garnett-Reaction-at-2013-Dunk-Contest.gif

[JebronLames]

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Kevin-Garnett-Reaction-at-2013-Dunk-Contest.gif
:banghead:

[Nick Young]

he should post up midrange more like dirk and aldridge. hows his turnaround 15 footer?

[GimmeThat]

as most have commented

his inability to hog the ball in the post and then efficiently score.

[ihoopallday]

Championship or bust. :lol however, it's sad they might not even get past the 1st round.

[pauk]

1. Strength and/or Positioning -
A guy like Tony Allen for example wouldnt be able to have his way against a stronger KD who posts/backs him down 24-7..... Tony Allen would be just a mismatch. See how Lebron does against a guy like Tony Allen for example, a guy like that would just get fouled out / be used as a ragdoll you would front up under the basket for the easiest 2 points. Not to mention these treats would help him dramatically defensively aswell.

2. Playmaking/Passing and/or Unselfishness and/or Decision making -
This all could go hand in hand. There is a difference between passing to improve your APG in the regular season and actually being a 24-7 elite willing playmaker for your team who seeks the best shots for his TEAM no matter what time it is on the clock, who actually uses that facet of the game as a consistent weapon... being a floor general for your team, moving the ball, setting up others and calling plays for them (sometimes just to scramble the opposing defense), passing when he is supposed to, shooting when he is supposed to... You see, the defense plays you a certain way every game (especially in the playoffs) forcing you into something you dont want, in a 7 game series the defense figures you out so you need to figure THEM out and counter it.... KD needs to learn how to attack the defense based on how they play him/his team.... if it sometimes means 0 points and 20 assists, then so be it... how bad do you want to win?

[konex]

I dunno if it's him or their offense but it seems easier to deny him the ball than most stars

[TheMan]

If that's the case then why didn't this guy averaged 42 ppg during 2011 NBA finals?

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/1001/nba_g_james_gb2_576.jpg
Dat ether burns :oldlol:

[aburre21]

1. Strength and/or Positioning -
A guy like Tony Allen for example wouldnt be able to have his way against a stronger KD who posts/backs him down 24-7..... Tony Allen would be just a mismatch. See how Lebron does against a guy like Tony Allen for example, a guy like that would just get fouled out / be used as a ragdoll you would front up under the basket for the easiest 2 points. Not to mention these treats would help him dramatically defensively aswell.

2. Playmaking/Passing and/or Unselfishness and/or Decision making -
This all could go hand in hand. There is a difference between passing to improve your APG in the regular season and actually being a 24-7 elite willing playmaker for your team who seeks the best shots for his TEAM no matter what time it is on the clock, who actually uses that facet of the game as a consistent weapon... being a floor general for your team, moving the ball, setting up others and calling plays for them (sometimes just to scramble the opposing defense), passing when he is supposed to, shooting when he is supposed to... You see, the defense plays you a certain way every game (especially in the playoffs) forcing you into something you dont want, in a 7 game series the defense figures you out so you need to figure THEM out and counter it.... KD needs to learn how to attack the defense based on how they play him/his team.... if it sometimes means 0 points and 20 assists, then so be it... how bad do you want to win?


Tony Allen gave LeBron trouble in Cleveland...I'm a LeBron stan and he played better defense on LeBron than anyone I'd ever seen. Everybody else would just give LeBron space and he'd miss shots. Tony Allen would give him no space and still be able to stop him driving. Only person I've seen do that.

[tmacattack33]

Not too much. He's still pretty damn amazing, even though I'm not a fan of his.

Two bad games against a good defensive team that's showing them some tough looks doesn't change the fact that his offensive level right now is amazing.

[TheMan]

yet lebron won 2 rings with Pat Riley!
Fixed

About KD, some people here were calling him a better scorer than MJ not too long ago :oldlol:

[TheMan]

Tony Allen gave LeBron trouble in Cleveland...I'm a LeBron stan and he played better defense on LeBron than anyone I'd ever seen. Everybody else would just give LeBron space and he'd miss shots. Tony Allen would give him no space and still be able to stop him driving. Only person I've seen do that.
Cavs LeBron relied on his quickness and drives to the hoop much more then, his jumper was spotty as hell too. Current LeBron is a much better shooter and his post game is eons better than in his Cavs days. If LeBron decides he's just gonna post up TAllen all day, it's over...

[BoutPractice]

Not much, he's nearly unstoppable as is, but he could be better at preventing his defender from denying him the ball and develop his post-up/back to the basket game.... if he adds those to his repertoire (either the Dirk way or the MJ way, probably a combination of both would work best with his body type), then it'll become completely impossible to even contain him. As others have mentioned however, that'll require him to develop his strength a bit more.

[AirFederer]

Let's just give Tony Allen his props :bowdown:

[Cold soul]

Fixed

About KD, some people here were calling him a better scorer than MJ not too long ago :oldlol:

Not only that but some said Durant better than Kobe ever was which is hilarious. :roll:

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Even lebron eventually went and learned post moves

this guy needs to do it

[Solefade]

I know, they would eviscerate the East but then probably get shut down by the Spurs in the Finals unless they had a good coach. The problem w/ a Westbrook/Harden/LeBron/Ibaka/Whoever lineup, lets say with all of them 23 years old, is none of them are good outside shooters (Harden is OK, Westbrook is meh) so you can gameplan against them rather easy especially if Mike Brown was running shit.

Plus between Westbrook/LeBron/Harden, thats just way too much ball domination. All of those guys are high USG players, they wouldnt work together as well as Durant/Westbrook/Harden did.


yeah but those guys are known to be Spurs killers especially Harden...that was probably his last good series in the playoffs in 2012 :oldlol:

[Cold soul]

Even lebron eventually went and learned post moves

this guy needs to do it

Lebron had no post game to speak of few years ago now he's solid in the post. Durant needs to add that element to his game.

[red1]

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[VengefulAngel]

http://dimemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/tony-allen1.jpg

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[red1]

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:
:lol technically if you read the title it doesnt make sense but Imma post more tony allen pictures anyways

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[inclinerator]

mid range and post game, instead of jacking up those 3s why not fake and pullup for a 2

[VengefulAngel]

:lol technically if you read the title it doesnt make sense but Imma post more tony allen pictures anyways

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haha. In all seriousness, KD's basketball IQ is one of the lowest i've seen for a superstar. Everytime OKC are down 3 in the 4th he forces up a contested 3, plus his clock management is awful.

[ImKobe]

People overrated KD like crazy in the regular season, calling him better than prime Kobe & equal to a prime MJ as a scorer rofl

scoring alone doesn't win shit, in the regular season, you face a ton of bad teams and teams faced with injuries & b2b's and what not. Playoffs is always a different beast and your efficiency will dip in most cases (if you face elite defensive teams that is).

KD's game itself isn't that bad, but OKC's clock management down the stretch has been awful in the series. KD & Russ are determined to jack up contested jumpers as quick as possible without looking for easy scores. a 3 might tie the game, but if you can get an easy layup, you go for it and you send the other team to the foul line. It's that simple really.

KD's shooting in this series has been suspect. His fg% is something you would expect against a tough defensive team, 43,8%, but he's taking 9 threes a game and shooting below 30% on them & he's only making 7 out of 9 FTAs(77%), which really is shocking to me. I guess the extra minutes & playing more possessions affects his stamina & his focus at the line, but if OKC wants to win the series, KD can't be leaving that many points at the line, especially when the games are close.

What KD needs to do is look for his teammates a little more, unless he's hot of course.

[Mike smith]

Charles Barkley is right ive watched all of OkC games this year and there offence is so predictable. Either Kd or Serge need to develop their low post game. Or they need to go out and get one. Possibly try and get Pau Gasol

[bizil]

I'm in agreement with many on here, it's his postgame that's lacking. KD is an epic scorer who is ALSO an epic shooter. It's like Bird, Curry, Ray, Dirk, and West. So in a sense, he weaknesses are negated to an extent by the fact he's a pure shooter flat out who also has other tools. But if I have to nitpick, it's the back to the basket or post game that's a weakness.

But if we are talking offense, we have to include passing. And KD's as a passer is clearly above average for a SF. He's not of the level of Bron or Bird, but he's a lot better than guys like Melo, Nique, King, English, etc. KD also has a great handle and slashing ability as well.

[Cold soul]

People overrated KD like crazy in the regular season, calling him better than prime Kobe & equal to a prime MJ as a scorer rofl

scoring alone doesn't win shit, in the regular season, you face a ton of bad teams and teams faced with injuries & b2b's and what not. Playoffs is always a different beast and your efficiency will dip in most cases (if you face elite defensive teams that is).

KD's game itself isn't that bad, but OKC's clock management down the stretch has been awful in the series. KD & Russ are determined to jack up contested jumpers as quick as possible without looking for easy scores. a 3 might tie the game, but if you can get an easy layup, you go for it and you send the other team to the foul line. It's that simple really.

KD's shooting in this series has been suspect. His fg% is something you would expect against a tough defensive team, 43,8%, but he's taking 9 threes a game and shooting below 30% on them & he's only making 7 out of 9 FTAs(77%), which really is shocking to me. I guess the extra minutes & playing more possessions affects his stamina & his focus at the line, but if OKC wants to win the series, KD can't be leaving that many points at the line, especially when the games are close.

What KD needs to do is look for his teammates a little more, unless he's hot of course.


Great post. :applause: I will rep.