KD lists his top 5 alltime..........

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

Several current and former players are constantly weighing in on the conversation and Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant is the latest to give his opinion. In a recent appearance on Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles' podcast, "Knuckleheads," Durant said that he believes that Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Magic Johnson make up his top five as far as the greatest NBA players of all-time go.

"Mike (Jordan), obviously at one. Kobe (Bryant) two. Shaq (O'Neal) three. Hakeem (Olajuwon) four. Magic (Johnson)," Durant said during the interview.
:applause: Hakeem mention:eek: :applause:
Steph fam tryna link with Kobe fam LAWST. They dont love u like that:lol :lol :roll:

[Hey Yo]

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"I'm looking at it from a pure skill standpoint," KD explained. "It's a toss-up. (Hakeem is) more my taste though."

So, what about LeBron James?

"I like to put these dudes in there when they retire," the reigning two-time NBA Finals MVP explained. "That's when I really want to evaluate their careers."



maybe next time, Hamtomato

[SouBeachTalents]

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"I'm looking at it from a pure skill standpoint," KD explained. "It's a toss-up. (Hakeem is) more my taste though."

So, what about LeBron James?

"I like to put these dudes in there when they retire," the reigning two-time NBA Finals MVP explained. "That's when I really want to evaluate their careers."



maybe next time, Hamtomato
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[superduper]

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"I'm looking at it from a pure skill standpoint," KD explained. "It's a toss-up. (Hakeem is) more my taste though."

So, what about LeBron James?

"I like to put these dudes in there when they retire," the reigning two-time NBA Finals MVP explained. "That's when I really want to evaluate their careers."



maybe next time, Hamtomato

Basically he's saying no one gives a shit about longevity stats.

Dominating skill >>>

[Ben Simmons 25]

KD is a bit of an emotional retard. I mean, he literally can't form any coherent arguments and his story changes from moment to moment.

You can't argue that your list is based on skill and then have Shaq in your top 5. Shaq was skilled... but what he really was, was supremely athletically talented...

KD is not including LeBron because deep down he wants to be LeBron and he is beyond incredibly jealous... this is why he played as LeBron on 2k for literally years.

Kobe's play fell off a cliff as his athleticism waned. Kobe is the most overrated player in the history of the sport when speaking about skill. Meanwhile, MJ was incredibly effective at 40+ years old... MJ was the ultimate combination of skill and athleticism. Kobe was athleticism.

If he's truly looking at it from a "pure skill" standpoint, where the **** is Steve Nash? KD hasn't the faintest idea of what the **** he's talking about.

[ArbitraryWater]

KD is an emotional lesbian, we know this

[Ben Simmons 25]

KD is an emotional lesbian, we know this

:roll:

:applause:

:cheers:

A lot more concise and to the point than my post, but... yeah.

[kennethgriffen]

lebron isn't skilled though.. he can't even hit a free throw, his footwork sucks, his mid range shot is non existent, he can't back anyone down, his spin move is a travel, his drive is a push off/dislodging maneuver... hes basically a slightly more talented shaq in a slightly smaller frame


he's never even averaged over 10rpg and hes been the size of an average center for the last 7-8 years

and he cherry picks to get the ones he does have

[superduper]

lebron isn't skilled though.. he can't even hit a free throw, his footwork sucks, his mid range shot is non existent, he can't back anyone down, his spin move is a travel, his drive is a push off/dislodging maneuver... hes basically a slightly more talented shaq in a slightly smaller frame


he's never even averaged over 10rpg and hes been the size of an average center for the last 7-8 years

and he cherry picks to get the ones he does have

Imagine trying to discredit KD's list by saying "Bran should be top 5 most skilled all time...STATS!!!! :mad: :mad: "

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[Real14]

:applause:

[Ben Simmons 25]

Imagine trying to discredit KD's list by saying "Bran should be top 5 most skilled all time...STATS!!!! :mad: :mad: "

:roll: :roll:

Uh, what... that's not what I said.

LeBron isn't one of the five most skilled players of all time.

My point was that he very clearly included Shaq and Kobe, who are both very clearly not top 5 skilled players of all time. It's rather obvious when you look at how incredibly far they both fell off as their athleticism waned.

I mean these guys were complete shells of their former selves.

Jordan was still a legit star in terms of play at 40 damn years old. Kobe retired at 34. Shaq retired at 39 and he had been trash for many years prior.

If you can't keep playing at 34, your skills were never as good as people made them out to be.

LeBron will have a similar dropoff at some point because his game is also largely predicated on athleticism.

The point that I was making is that Durant included multiple guys in his top 5 that were clearly no where close to top 5 all time in terms of skill. Therefore, it's pretty obvious he kept LeBron out of his top 5 out of spite and jealously because he WANTS TO BE LEBRON, because his top 5 was not based on skills.

Kevin Durant is a straight up retard, and so are you.

I mean you are breathtakingly stupid. You're so dumb it makes me want to kill *my*self.

[knicksman]

too many statnerds triggered with the word skill. It is what is bron stans. Not everyone are simpletons like you.

[SouBeachTalents]

too many statnerds triggered with the word skill. It is what is bron stans. Not everyone are simpletons like you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxQq1wB7A28

[SpaceJam2]

KD is an emotional lesbian, we know this

True:applause:

[SpaceJam2]

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"I'm looking at it from a pure skill standpoint," KD explained. "It's a toss-up. (Hakeem is) more my taste though."

So, what about LeBron James?

"I like to put these dudes in there when they retire," the reigning two-time NBA Finals MVP explained. "That's when I really want to evaluate their careers."



maybe next time, Hamtomato

OP got caught :lol

:no Tsk tsk OP

[knicksman]

Uh, what... that's not what I said.

LeBron isn't one of the five most skilled players of all time.

My point was that he very clearly included Shaq and Kobe, who are both very clearly not top 5 skilled players of all time. It's rather obvious when you look at how incredibly far they both fell off as their athleticism waned.

I mean these guys were complete shells of their former selves.

Jordan was still a legit star in terms of play at 40 damn years old. Kobe retired at 34. Shaq retired at 39 and he had been trash for many years prior.

If you can't keep playing at 34, your skills were never as good as people made them out to be.

LeBron will have a similar dropoff at some point because his game is also largely predicated on athleticism.

The point that I was making is that Durant included multiple guys in his top 5 that were clearly no where close to top 5 all time in terms of skill. Therefore, it's pretty obvious he kept LeBron out of his top 5 out of spite and jealously because he WANTS TO BE LEBRON, because his top 5 was not based on skills.

Kevin Durant is a straight up retard, and so are you.

I mean you are breathtakingly stupid. You're so dumb it makes me want to kill *my*self.

In the end, only a dumbass would choose to build around stats over skills.

[Ben Simmons 25]

In the end, only a dumbass would choose to build around stats over skills.

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[knicksman]

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thats expected from a dumbass

[Ben Simmons 25]

thats expected from a dumbass

Look dude, I'm smarter than you. It is what it is.

I never said anything about stats. You're a dumbass. You're responding to me in reference to arguments I never made... because you're a dumbass.

[knicksman]

Look dude, I'm smarter than you. It is what it is.

I never said anything about stats. You're a dumbass. You're responding to me in reference to arguments I never made... because you're a dumbass.

dude, youre a statnerd. So stop. LOL

[Ben Simmons 25]

dude, youre a statnerd. So stop. LOL

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[the mesiah]

Good to see Magic was mentioned , top 3 all time guy has been gettin mad disrespected

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Not a bad list...

Not the worst I've seen anyway.

Bean probably isn't top 5 but the skills are there. Said it before but prime Kobe is basically second 3-peat Mike. Not exactly the same but close enough.

[BigKobeFan]

He left out bran. He don't respect a toxic player

[Duncan21formvp]

Kobe too high

[elementally morale]

Kobe too high

I may agree.

But this is Kevin Durant's list. Why do people want to correct personal takes? It's about opinions. Durant may have his opinion.

Everybody wants to correct all-time greats whenever they disagree. We shouldn't.

[nashwade]

u wanna talk about pure skills, Nash gotta be up there

MJ & Kobe were about athletism. Shaq is pure dominance more for his size.

[Celtics 1825]

Kobe and Hakeem? What a joke

[SpaceJam2]

dude, youre a statnerd. So stop. LOL

How can one person be this dumb? How do you do it?


Good to see Magic was mentioned , top 3 all time guy has been gettin mad disrespected

Definitely agreed

Magic > Kareem IMO

[Celtics 1825]

How can one person be this dumb? How do you do it?



Definitely agreed

Magic > Kareem IMO
Right on :cheers:

I'm glad to see Kareem's stock is finally starting to drop on here. I don't see how a guy who missed the playoffs in the middle of his prime TWICE, in the 70s of all eras, can be top 3 all time. Sorry.

He can thank Magic for the majority of his rings as well.

[stalkerforlife]

In the end, only a dumbass would choose to build around stats over skills.

Got em.

[SpaceJam2]

https://i.makeagif.com/media/9-25-2015/P-zbiz.gif

:oldlol: :roll:

[Real14]

Kobe and Hakeem? What a joke
The Hakeem part is a joke knowing he only deserved 1 ring.

[34-24 Footwork]

The point that I was making is that Durant included multiple guys in his top 5 that were clearly no where close to top 5 all time in terms of skill. Therefore, it's pretty obvious he kept LeBron out of his top 5 out of spite and jealously because he WANTS TO BE LEBRON, because his top 5 was not based on skills.

Kevin Durant is a straight up retard, and so are you.

I mean you are breathtakingly stupid. You're so dumb it makes me want to kill *my*self.

Lmao. Shaq, Kobe, and Hakeem aren't top 5 in basketball skill?

I'll give you Shaq.

But pleas explain the other three I mentioned and why they aren't top 5 in skill.

[Big164]

1970s was the worst decade ever. Its the only Decade without a dominant team and Kareem came away with just One ring in 10 years! At his peak!!!

Kareem is a longevity padder like Lebron.

[JohnMax]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQi2LW51PcY&t=58m25s

[BigShotBob]

Uh, what... that's not what I said.

LeBron isn't one of the five most skilled players of all time.

My point was that he very clearly included Shaq and Kobe, who are both very clearly not top 5 skilled players of all time. --



Stopped reading right there.

Who is this clown? You're literally retarded.

[knicksman]

Stopped reading right there.

Who is this clown? You're literally retarded.

its orlando magic. The one who fell in love with stalker

[SpaceJam2]

Stopped reading right there.

Who is this clown? You're literally retarded.

True, it takes TRUE skill to never shoot above 46% one time in your 20 year career. TRUE, TRUE skill. Big skill :applause:

[72-10]

Kobe and Hakeem? What a joke

It's skill dude. Gotta admit Hakeem was mad skilled.

[Ben Simmons 25]

Stopped reading right there.

Who is this clown? You're literally retarded.

Oh, really?

So... oh wise one, out of these players, tell me who was Kobe definitively, 100% unquestionably more skilled than... since I'm retarded and it's so obvious...

Hakeem
Bird
Magic
Nash
Duncan
Paul
McHale
Curry
Garnett
Nowitzki
Irving
Sabonis
Maravich


Now, keep in mind... and this is the thing that you guys seem to really struggle with... we're NOT TALKING ABOUT ATHLETICISM.

And I'm not even saying that this is the list... these are the guys that just jumped out at me.

We're not talking about things you can only do because of your athleticism. We're talking about foot work/body control, ball control/dribbling, shooting ability, passing ability. That's pretty much it.

Kobe is not a top 5 skilled player of all time, you blubbering idiot.

[Ben Simmons 25]

Kobe's play fell the **** off of a cliff when his athleticism tanked. He is LITERALLY the most overrated "skilled" player that ever played the ****ing game.

I'm not saying the above guys' abilities had nothing to do with athleticism, but in Kobe's case, it's pretty ****ing obvious how important it was... and how much more important it was to him, than to them.

[StrongLurk]

KD only ranks retired players. Not sure why he put Kobe two and then Shaq three? What's the reasoning there? Shaq was not highly skilled.

[knicksman]

Oh, really?

So... oh wise one, out of these players, tell me who was Kobe definitively, 100% unquestionably more skilled than... since I'm retarded and it's so obvious...

Hakeem
Bird
Magic
Nash
Duncan
Paul
McHale
Curry
Garnett
Nowitzki
Irving
Sabonis
Maravich


Now, keep in mind... and this is the thing that you guys seem to really struggle with... we're NOT TALKING ABOUT ATHLETICISM.

And I'm not even saying that this is the list... these are the guys that just jumped out at me.

We're not talking about things you can only do because of your athleticism. We're talking about foot work/body control, ball control/dribbling, shooting ability, passing ability. That's pretty much it.

Kobe is not a top 5 skilled player of all time, you blubbering idiot.

most skilled for dummies isnt the same for most skilled for the smart ones. You guys think that most skilled equals quantity of skills while the smart ones thinks of quality. You guys think that person A with 2 courses is more skilled than person B with one course but with a masters degree. But for us, its the other way around. Kobe is more advance than lebron in the most important skill(scoring). Thats why kobe doesnt need a player whos more skilled than him to win coz he is that guy. But cant blame you guys. Analyzing skills is hard so you just count stats and thinks this guy is more skilled.

[SpaceJam2]

Uh, what... that's not what I said.

LeBron isn't one of the five most skilled players of all time.

My point was that he very clearly included Shaq and Kobe, who are both very clearly not top 5 skilled players of all time. It's rather obvious when you look at how incredibly far they both fell off as their athleticism waned.

I mean these guys were complete shells of their former selves.

Jordan was still a legit star in terms of play at 40 damn years old. Kobe retired at 34. Shaq retired at 39 and he had been trash for many years prior.

If you can't keep playing at 34, your skills were never as good as people made them out to be.

LeBron will have a similar dropoff at some point because his game is also largely predicated on athleticism.

The point that I was making is that Durant included multiple guys in his top 5 that were clearly no where close to top 5 all time in terms of skill. Therefore, it's pretty obvious he kept LeBron out of his top 5 out of spite and jealously because he WANTS TO BE LEBRON, because his top 5 was not based on skills.

Kevin Durant is a straight up retard, and so are you.

I mean you are breathtakingly stupid. You're so dumb it makes me want to kill *my*self.
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[PickernRoller]

Solid list.

I see some are not behaving... as expected when I'm not around.

[Overdrive]

Uh, what... that's not what I said.

LeBron isn't one of the five most skilled players of all time.

My point was that he very clearly included Shaq and Kobe, who are both very clearly not top 5 skilled players of all time. It's rather obvious when you look at how incredibly far they both fell off as their athleticism waned.

I mean these guys were complete shells of their former selves.

Jordan was still a legit star in terms of play at 40 damn years old. Kobe retired at 34. Shaq retired at 39 and he had been trash for many years prior.

If you can't keep playing at 34, your skills were never as good as people made them out to be.

LeBron will have a similar dropoff at some point because his game is also largely predicated on athleticism.

The point that I was making is that Durant included multiple guys in his top 5 that were clearly no where close to top 5 all time in terms of skill. Therefore, it's pretty obvious he kept LeBron out of his top 5 out of spite and jealously because he WANTS TO BE LEBRON, because his top 5 was not based on skills.

Kevin Durant is a straight up retard, and so are you.

I mean you are breathtakingly stupid. You're so dumb it makes me want to kill *my*self.

Shaq was MVP favourite in 2005 until 2 weeks before the playoffs started. He was 33 years old by then. He still was good enough to be an All-Star in 2009, won the MVP there and had a good season. Shaq was skilled, but unlike Duncan he didn't get leaner as his athleticism waned to save his career.

Did Duncan lose his skills, when he went from a 23/13 every night guy to a 11/8 guy?

Kobe retired 38 and tore his achilles at 34 years old. He lost a step in that '13 season, but still played great, if you like the way he played to begin with - I don't tbh.

An achilles tear at any point can kill your career. At 34? You most likely don't come back and the Kobe everyone knew didn't. It really hurt his legacy.

The skills still were there, but if you're the slowest guy in the NBA you will get locked down.

Jordan at 40 still had lift, speed and his insane arms and hands. He was way more athletic at 40 than post achilles Kobe.

[eliteballer]

:pimp:

[ImKobe]

:pimp:

The two best players of this era have Kobe over Lebron, it's over.