Tatum has absolutely obliterated Durant so far this series

[theman93]

Let's talk about it. Tatum has clearly been the better player both offensively and defensively. And it hasn't even been particularly close either.

[Jasper]

39 5 6 6

(6 steals) dam

[Kawhi_Why_Not]

Dominated. Series is over now

I guess its a combination of Durant prime ending and Tatum beginning his peak. I figured Durant would put up more of a fight then this, the supporting casts seem even. Getting killed on both ends. This is up there with

- kawhi destroying Giannis 2019
- LeBron destroying curry 2016
- Hakeem destroying Robinson 95
- kobe destroying Duncan 2008

[JohnMax]

https://twitter.com/ChrisForsberg_/status/1518167869879631873

Jayson Tatum defending Kevin Durant this series, per NBA tracking data:

27:01 matchup time
120.9 possessions
10 points
2-15 FG (13.3%)
0-4 3PT (0%)
10 turnovers
2 blocks
2 shooting fouls

[Wally450]

What's there to talk about? You're right.

[ImKobe]

https://twitter.com/ChrisForsberg_/status/1518167869879631873

Jayson Tatum defending Kevin Durant this series, per NBA tracking data:

27:01 matchup time
120.9 possessions
10 points
2-15 FG (13.3%)
0-4 3PT (0%)
10 turnovers
2 blocks
2 shooting fouls

Theres' help on most of those possessions and that plays an effect as well as KD can't really make a move without seeing a secondary defender, but still an amazing job by Tatum. I did think he was getting to that PG/Kawhi tier as a 2-way wing player this season and he's proving it.

[John_Connor]

Tatum is entering his absolute prime


durants past his


Tatum should dominate

[hold this L]

Dominated. Series is over now

I guess its a combination of Durant prime ending and Tatum beginning his peak. I figured Durant would put up more of a fight then this, the supporting casts seem even. Getting killed on both ends. This is up there with

- kawhi destroying Giannis 2019
- LeBron destroying curry 2016
- Hakeem destroying Robinson 95
- kobe destroying Duncan 2008

European fat Windhorst in 2020 destroying Kwhitter in 2020

[hold this L]

Tatum is entering his absolute prime


durants past his


Tatum should dominate

Damn, if only you were able to take KD's schlong out of your mouth for one topic and not desperately defend him in every single topic. But then again unlike Manny, you have absolutely zero shame or self awareness.

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[GimmeThat]

https://media0.giphy.com/media/4feQ9Jh5T9uTvsmCWV/giphy.gif?cid=790b7611091f653021fadd738d534b60ff31 e8e325a38432&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g

nice, "Haters, please, keep that same energy" .gif you got there

[Bronbron23]

Let's talk about it. Tatum has clearly been the better player both offensively and defensively. And it hasn't even been particularly close either.

He has but kd is 33 coming off an Achilles injury. I don't know what people expect from him. Just coming back and being one of the best players in the league again was impressive.

[SATAN]

He has but kd is 33 coming off an Achilles injury. I don't know what people expect from him. Just coming back and being one of the best players in the league again was impressive.

Typical. Give KD credit when he's LOSING, EVEN BADLY CHOKING. Same shit every time.

tHe HaRdEsT rOaD

[Kawhi_Why_Not]

https://twitter.com/ChrisForsberg_/status/1518167869879631873

Jayson Tatum defending Kevin Durant this series, per NBA tracking data:

27:01 matchup time
120.9 possessions
10 points
2-15 FG (13.3%)
0-4 3PT (0%)
10 turnovers
2 blocks
2 shooting fouls

why is smart walking around with this guys DPOTY award....

[Bronbron23]

Typical. Give KD credit when he's LOSING, EVEN BADLY CHOKING. Same shit every time.

tHe HaRdEsT rOaD

It just is what is but if you want to pretend like an Achilles injury at 33 isn't serious you go ahead and live in denial. Seems like bron stans are good at that.

[SATAN]

It just is what is but if you want to pretend like an Achilles injury at 33 isn't serious you go ahead and live in denial. Seems like bron stans are good at that.

Keep deflecting, idiot.

[John_Connor]

Damn, if only you were able to take KD's schlong out of your mouth for one topic and not desperately defend him in every single topic. But then again unlike Manny, you have absolutely zero shame or self awareness.

https://media0.giphy.com/media/4feQ9Jh5T9uTvsmCWV/giphy.gif?cid=790b7611091f653021fadd738d534b60ff31 e8e325a38432&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g

he tore his achilles. he's in year 15 basically. zero roids. 210 pound frame. he's not dropping 40k like LeBarry sorry

[Bronbron23]

Keep deflecting, idiot.

Lol nobody deflecting dude. I'm not even a kd fan. His move to gs was to bitch like imo. It was hard to respect him after that. Again it is what it is. An Achilles injury is a serious injury for an elite athlete. Very few come back the same especially at 33. These are just facts man. You can pretend that it isn't if you want. Whatever makes you feel better bro.

[SATAN]

Kevin Durant averaged 29.9 ppg this season now all of a sudden people are acting like he's hampered or injured when he isn't. Quit making excuses for KD. He's mentally shook. He pretty much admitted it in a recent post game interview.

[Bronbron23]

Kevin Durant averaged 29.9 ppg this season now all of a sudden people are acting like he's hampered or injured when he isn't. Quit making excuses for KD. He's mentally shook. He pretty much admitted it in a recent post game interview.

Sorry to tell you but the regular season in this era is a joke. There's way more physicality in the post season. Kd is still very good but he's not the player he was before the injury. Again if you wanna pretend like is it's fine. Do you buddy.

[j3lademaster]

Sorry to tell you but the regular season in this era is a joke. There's way more physicality in the post season. Kd is still very good but he's not the player he was before the injury. Again if you wanna pretend like is it's fine. Do you buddy.No, I get the age and all that, but if you watched him play he was averaging 30 on 52/38/91 and didn't seem like he lost a step at all. In fact, it would have been huge news if we did see this type of decline earlier in the season.