Will Durant Surpass Lebron In His Career?

[Top_Of_Tha_World]

They both have a huge hype surrounding them and their teams destiny in their hands. Who do you think will have the better career?

Im gonna go with Lebron.

[Richie2k6]

I'm gonna wait till I see Durant actually play an NBA game before I compare him to one of the best players in the league.

:rolleyes:

[Uchiha_Hai]

I don't know if he will be a better talent then Lebron, but I can see more of a Durant with a ring then a Lebron with one.

[Lebron23]

This is Blasphemy you cannot compare a legend ( Lebron James) to a Rookie who has not even play any regular season in the NBA.

[Richie2k6]

This is Blasphemy you cannot compare a legend ( Lebron James) to a Rookie who has not even play any regular season in the NBA.
Stfu.

[Sean77]

I don't know if it's ALL in Durant's hands, Jeff Green might do a lil' something too now that Rashard is gone. I can see Seattle as another Portland, good enough to surprise a lot of teams but won't get far right away due to the fact they're in the West. Either way, Lebron had to earn his stripes too, so we can't call it yet.

[J-Roc]

This is Blasphemy you cannot compare a legend ( Lebron James) to a Rookie who has not even play any regular season in the NBA.

:rolleyes: :wtf:

[chains5000]

This is Blasphemy you cannot compare a legend ( Lebron James) to a Rookie who has not even play any regular season in the NBA.
You can't compare them yet, BUT "legend" is too much...

[YAWN]

This is Blasphemy you cannot compare a legend ( Lebron James) to a Rookie who has not even play any regular season in the NBA.
:roll: Youre too funny.

[DaBull]

I really feel sorry for guys like Kevin Durant and Greg Oden in a way. They have so much pressure on them coming into a new environment. Sure they are getting paid millions of dollars, but the second they don't live up to what they've been hyped up to be, the fans turn on them.

[DaBull]

This is Blasphemy you cannot compare a legend ( Lebron James) to a Rookie who has not even play any regular season in the NBA.
Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Patrick Ewing. Those are legends, I don't think LeBron is in that league just yet.

[maracle10]

LeBron will have a better career hands down

[ErhnamDjinn]

This is Blasphemy you cannot compare a legend ( Lebron James) to a Rookie who has not even play any regular season in the NBA.
so much enthusiasm my young padawan, but legend is stretching it a little, LBJ will get there but for now his record in the finals doesnt make him one.

[LakerWarrior12]

Who In MJ's name just said that Lebron James is a legend? :oldlol:




I think you guys are overrating Kevin Durant, saying he will surpass Lebron in his career.

[Richie2k6]

Who In MJ's name just said that Lebron James is a legend?
The ultimate Lebron homer, Lebron23 of course. :oldlol: Who else would say that? All we need now is a picture of a fork in the road and it's a rap.

[Rockets(T-mac)]

This is Blasphemy you cannot compare a legend ( Lebron James) to a Rookie who has not even play any regular season in the NBA.
:roll: :oldlol: :lol:
Get off that mans dick.:rolleyes:

As for the topic, its too hard to tell before Durant even plays his first career NBA game. Lets wait till the half way point of the coming season to predict stuff like this.

[i seen hippos]

Durant won't even have a better season than Vince Carter's best.

[Top_Of_Tha_World]

I'm gonna wait till I see Durant actually play an NBA game before I compare him to one of the best players in the league.

:rolleyes:

Your supposed to compare them from what they can be jacka$$.

[chopchop20]

I'm going with LeBron although some of my friends are big on Durant like he's gonna be the "Black Larry Bird" Oh well, we just gotta wait and see.

[Poseidon]

Current: LeBron

In 4 years: Durant (by far)

Dude might be the best overall player in the game as well in 4 years.

[Collie]

lol at Durant "by far" over LBJ

So 33-11-9 is a possibility since LBJ put up 31-7-7 in 2005-06?

[J_Rock3ts]

While it's foolish to give him "legendary" status, James is probably the second most complete player in the league (obviously behind Duncan). Durant will be great, but the guy might not even be the best in his draft class at the end of the day, never mind the L. And this is from a guy who hates LBJ and Cleveland. LeBron's just on another level.

[JoHnShOeZ1492]

Who In MJ's name just said that Lebron James is a legend? :oldlol:




I think you guys are overrating Kevin Durant, saying he will surpass Lebron in his career.

Yeah OKAY LeBRON Has Done Just About Everything That You Can Do At His Age And Youngest To Do It

May I Remind You Of Durants' .250% from the field in the SUMMER LEAGUE?

[LakerWarrior12]

Yeah OKAY LeBRON Has Done Just About Everything That You Can Do At His Age And Youngest To Do It

May I Remind You Of Durants' .250% from the field in the SUMMER LEAGUE?



What about Durant's 25 percent? Has nothing to do when he plays the real game..


Unless if Lebron gets seriously injured, ala Penny Hardaway, then don't expect Durant to surpass James.

[J_Rock3ts]

Yeah OKAY LeBRON Has Done Just About Everything That You Can Do At His Age And Youngest To Do It

May I Remind You Of Durants' .250% from the field in the SUMMER LEAGUE?

Chill. You guys are in complete agreement. He said whoever thinks Durant'll be as good as James is overrating him.

[Poseidon]

lol at Durant "by far" over LBJ

So 33-11-9 is a possibility since LBJ put up 31-7-7 in 2005-06?

I like how you decided to use LeBron's stat line from LAST season as apposed to THIS season (where his numbers took a sharp decline). :oldlol:

Brilliant.

[Cannonball]

I like how you decided to use LeBron's stat line from LAST season as apposed to THIS season (where his numbers took a sharp decline). :oldlol:

Brilliant.
and? So kobes points went up... Did he go to the finals?

[hateraid]

Durant won't even have a better season than Vince Carter's best.


Bold statement, but I'll have to agree. But will he have a better career?

[wally_world]

similar case when LeBron 1st entered the league... he's the main option, the leader... the go-to-guy... but i feel LeBron has a better supporting cast with Big Z... Boozer at that time and Gooden now... so Durant will do better statistically... but the Sonics won't be as sucessful as the Cavs...

[picc84]

Durant is the skinniest kid ive ever seen. The only people I can think of in comparison are those starving somalians on the infomerciasl. KG, Kobe, Tmac, etc. were skinny too, but not to this extent. He really, really needs to put on some weight/hit the gym.

I saw the commercial with him and Arenas, standing side by side. He looked mad frail compared to him, like GA was 5 inches shorter but could have snapped him like twig.

[LakerWarrior12]

and? So kobes points went up... Did he go to the finals?


Irrevlant.

[Y2Gezee]

Durant won't even have a better season than Vince Carter's best.

Agreed.

[Lebron23]

If Kevin Durant surpass and break LBJ's record i would probably kiss his backside literally.


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NBA career

Rookie season

Facing the Sacramento Kings in his first NBA game, James recorded 25 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals and shooting 60% from the field.[8] After recording a season-high 41 points against the New Jersey Nets, James became the youngest player in league history to score 40 points in a game.[9] He averaged 20.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game for the season,[10] and was named Rookie of the Year; becoming the first Cavalier and youngest NBA player to ever receive the award.[11] He joined Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan as the only three players in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game in their rookie season.[11] The Cavaliers improved by 18 wins and concluded the regular season with a 35–47 record, but failed to make the playoffs.[12]


2004-05 season

James taking a free throw against the Dallas Mavericks.In the 2004-05 season, James was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game and recorded 13 points, 6 assists, and 8 rebounds, as the Eastern All-Stars defeated the Western All-Stars 125–115.[13] During the season, James became the youngest player in league history to register a triple-double, score 50 points in a game, and make the All-NBA Team.[11] He averaged 27.2 points, 7.2 assists, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game.[10] However, the Cavaliers failed to reach the playoffs again and finished with a 42–40 regular season record.[14]


2005-06 season

In the 2005-06 season, James was elected to his second straight All-Star Game appearance and led the Eastern All-Stars to a 122–120 victory, with 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. He became the youngest All-Star MVP at 21 years, 51 days.[15] He was named NBA Player of the Week for an unprecedented three consecutive weeks and concluded the season with five honors.[16] He scored 35 or more points in nine consecutive games and joined Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant as the only players since 1970 to accomplish the feat.[16] For the season, James averaged 31.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game,[10] and became the youngest player in NBA history to average at least 30 points. He also became the fourth player in NBA history to average more than 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in a single season.[17] The Cavaliers made the playoffs for the first time since 1998,[18] and improved from a record of 17–65 in 2002-03 to 50–32 in 2005-06.[19]

Following the regular season, James was named as one of the top candidates for the NBA Most Valuable Player Award. Although he finished second to Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns in MVP voting, he was awarded co-MVP honors with Nash by The Sporting News; an award given by the publication that is based on the voting of thirty NBA general managers.[20]

James made his playoff debut against the Washington Wizards. He recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds, as the Cavaliers defeated the Wizards 97–86.[21] He joined Johnny McCarthy and Magic Johnson as the only players in NBA history to register a triple-double in their playoff debut.[21] In Game 3, he registered 41 points and became the first player in NBA history to score 40 points in their first playoff road game.[22] For the series, James averaged 35.7 points, as the Cavaliers defeated the Wizards in six games.[23] In the second round of the playoffs, James led the Cavaliers to a 3–2 series lead over the defending Eastern Conference champion and divisional rival Detroit Pistons. The Pistons, however, eliminated the Cavs by winning the final two games. James averaged 30.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 5.8 assists in the playoffs.[10]

At the end of the season, James negotiated a three year contract extension, with a player option for a fourth year. The contract is worth US$60 million and begins at the start of the 2007-08 NBA season.[24] Although it is for fewer years and less money than the maximum he could sign, it allows him the option of seeking a new contract worth more money as an unrestricted free agent following the 2010 season.[24]


2006-07 season

James was elected to his third consecutive All-Star game appearance during the 2006-07 season. He played a game high 32 minutes and finished with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.[25] In the regular season, the Cavaliers tied the previous season's record with 50 wins and clinched the second seed of the Eastern Conference on the last day of the season.[26] For the season, James averaged 27.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. LeBron started the season with a 38 point, 5 assist, and 8 rebound performance in the 94-93 win against the Boston Celtics in November. LeBron's best month came in March, when he averaged 30.3 points per game, 7.0 assists per game, and 6.7 rebounds per game as the Cavs went 11-5 for the month. At the end of the season, he joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to average 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for three consecutive years.[27]

In Game 5, James scored 48 points, had 9 boards and had 7 assists; including 29 of Cleveland's last 30 points, all coming after the six minute mark in the fourth quarter, and the team's last 25 points (franchise record) in Cleveland's double-overtime Game 5 victory. James was the only player to score for the Cavaliers in the two overtimes played.[30] NBA analyst Marv Albert referred to James's performance as "one of the greatest performances in NBA history."[31] The 48 points set a Cavaliers record for points scored by a player in a playoff game.[citation needed]

James had a rough shooting night in Game 6 scoring only 20 points, but rebounded and passed well and his teammates did enough for the Cavaliers to lead Cleveland to a 98-82 win and their first trip to the NBA Finals in franchise history, against the San Antonio Spurs.

In the 2007 NBA Finals, James and the Cavaliers were swept by the San Antonio Spurs, who earned their fourth title in nine years.


Career summary

2007 NBA Eastern Conference Champions with the Cavaliers : 2007

LeBron James was named co-MVP by The Sporting News in 2006.The Sporting News Co-MVP: 2006
NBA All-Star Game MVP: 2006
3-time NBA All-Star: 2005, 2006, 2007
3-time All-NBA:
First Team: 2006
Second Team: 2005, 2007
NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2004
NBA Rookie of the Year: 2004
5 time NBA Player of the Month Award: 2004-2007[citation needed]
10 time NBA Player of the Week Award: 2004-2007[citation needed]
Won all six Rookie of the Month awards for the Eastern Conference: 2004
Gold medal with 2001 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival North Team: 2001
Bronze medal with Team USA, 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece: 2004
Bronze medal with Team USA, 2006 FIBA World Championships: 2006
NBA regular season leader, field goals made: 2005 (795).[1]
NBA regular season leader, minutes played: 2005 (3,388), 2007 (3,190).[1]
NBA regular season leader, traditional three-point plays: 2006 (79).[2]
Career 40+ point games (regular season): 17 (as of 2006-07)
Career 40+ point games (postseason): 3 (as of 2006-07)
Career 50+ point games (regular season): 3 (as of 2006-07)
Career triple-doubles (regular season): 10 (as of 2006-07)
Career triple-doubles (postseason): 2 (as of 2005-06)

NBA milestones

One of three players in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in their rookie season.[1]
Includes Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan.
One of five players in NBA history to average over 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in a season.[1]
Includes Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Oscar Robertson (achieved this six times), and John Havlicek (achieved this twice).
One of four players in NBA history to average at least 31 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in a season.[3]
Includes Oscar Robertson (achieved this twice), Jerry West, and Michael Jordan.
One of three players in NBA history to record a triple-double in their playoff debut.[4]
Includes Magic Johnson and Johnny McCarthy.
One of two players in NBA history to average at least 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for three consecutive seasons.[5]
Includes Oscar Robertson.
2nd place all-time on consecutive 20-point games to start a playoff career with 19.[6]
Behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 27 consecutive games
Only player in NBA history to score 25 straight points in a playoff game.[7]

Youngest player records

James owns numerous NBA "youngest player" records:1

Youngest player to be named NBA Rookie of the Year (19 years of age).
Youngest player to record a triple-double (20 years, 20 days).
Recorded 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists on January 19, 2005 vs. the Portland Trail Blazers.
Youngest player to score 40 points in a game (19 years, 88 days).[8]
Youngest player to score 50 points in a game (20 years, 80 days).[9]
Recorded 56 points vs. the Toronto Raptors on March 20, 2005.
Youngest player to score 2000 points in a season (2004-05 season).
Youngest player to average 30 points per game in a season (2005-06 season).
Youngest player to win an All-Star Game MVP (21 years, 51 days)
Youngest player to be named to the All-NBA first team (21 years, 138 days).[10]
Youngest player to lead the league in All-Star voting (22 years, 26 days)
Youngest player to be awarded All-NBA honors.[1]
Youngest player to score at least 20 straight points in a game[citation needed]
Youngest player to reach:
1,000 points
2,000 points
3,000 points
4,000 points
5,000 points
6,000 points
7,000 points
8,000 points

Notes: 1 Beginning in 2006 the NBA introduced age requirement restrictions. Prospective high school players must now wait a year before entering the NBA, making these records more difficult to break.


Cavaliers franchise records

Points
Game: 56 (March 20, 2005 vs. Toronto Raptors).[1]
Game, playoffs: 48 (May 31, 2007 vs. Detroit Pistons).
Half, playoffs: 25 (1st half, April 30, 2006 vs. Washington Wizards)[11]
Quarter: 21 (4th quarter, April 5, 2006 vs. New York Knicks).
Quarter, playoffs: 18 (1st quarter, April 30, 2006 vs. Washington Wizards)[11].
Season: 2,478 (2005-06)
Career scoring average: 26.7
Consecutive games scoring at least 35 points: 9 (March 22–April 8, 2006) [12]
Consecutive Points: 25 (May 31, 2007 vs. Detroit Pistons)
Field goals made
Game: 19 (3 times, most recently April 5, 2006 vs. New York Knicks)



Kevin Durant would be an NBA All Star someday but he will never be in the same league as Lebron James and break all of his record and accomplishement.

Lebron James is a phenomenal athlete that take a crappy team in the NBA Finals. Although the Cavaliers got sweep in the NBA Finals the NBA just saw a glimpse of the future in Lebron James.

[AtTheDriveIn]

If Kevin Durant surpass and break LBJ's record i would probably kiss his backside literally.

Kevin Durant would be an NBA All Star someday but he will never be in the same league as Lebron James and break all of his record and accomplishement.

Lebron James is a phenomenal athlete that take a crappy team in the NBA Finals. Although the Cavaliers got sweep in the NBA Finals the NBA just saw a glimpse of the future in Lebron James.

So, what legendary thing has he actually done in the league. From what I can see, he's only an apparent legend because he's 'the youngest player to..'. That will be legendary one day, but not right now, it's completely overrating him this early in his career, and you should be ashamed that you've done that to your favourite player. Go and think about what you've done!

[bail]

obviously Lebron James.

[dannywpt]

:roll:

[russwest0]

If Durant wins the championship this year, after posting a regular season that surpasses anything LeBron has ever done, then yes, he will officially surpass LeBron on the all time lists.

[Angel Face]

After winning a championship and FMVP this year, he will tie Lebron's # of championship and FMVP.

[riseagainst]

After winning a championship and FMVP this year, he will tie Lebron's # of championship and FMVP.

:lol