Top 10 Most Impressive Individual Playoff Runs of The Decade (2010's)

[Im Still Ballin]

Agree or disagree? I did this list off the top of my head.


1. LeBron James 2017-2018
2. LeBron James 2011-2012
3. LeBron James 2015-2016
4. Dirk Nowitzki 2010-2011
5. Kawhi Leonard 2018-2019
6. LeBron James 2014-2015
7. LeBron James 2016-2017
8. LeBron James 2012-2013
9. Steph Curry 2014-2015
10. Kevin Durant 2017-2018

[Im Still Ballin]

Notes:

- Dirk could easily be #2.
- I rated LBJ 2016 #3 because of his finals performance. (GOAT ring)
- Wasn't sure what to round out the list with, so I threw Steph and KD in there.

[Naero]

I think Durant's 2012 run should shunt out his 2018 one or at least outrank it if you want to include both.

2012

28.5 PPG on 63.2% TS; 7.4 RPG; 3.7 APG; 1.5 SPG; 1.2 BPG.

Opponents' defensive rankings:

-Mavericks (#8)
-Lakers (#13)
-Spurs (#11)
-Heat (#4)

2018

29 PPG on 60.6% TS; 7.8 RPG; 4.7 APG; 0.7 SPG; 1.2 BPG.

Opponents' defensive rankings:

-Spurs (#4)
-Pelicans (#12)
-Rockets (#6)
-Cavaliers (#29!)

They're comparable on-paper, but 2012 is much more impressive when contextualizing that he did so without the luxury of an Olympian supporting cast, hit multiple game-winners en route, and had much better, healthier competition overall.

He didn't immortalize it with a championship, sadly, but how culpable is he for that? He played well enough on the biggest stage—and against a worthy defensive opponent, unlike in '17 and '18—to absolve himself, even if he left much to be desired defensively; he just had the misfortune of playing a better, more seasoned Heat team.

[SouBeachTalents]

I think I'd replace 2015 Curry & 2018 Durant with 2010 Kobe & 2012 Durant