What makes Kevin Durant clearly better than James Harden?

[Drygon]

As the title says, what makes Kevin Durant clearly better than James Harden like many people say?

Just looking into playoff statistics when KD and Harden had same level of supporting casts on OKC & Houston Rockets respectively while being undisupted most valuable/impactful player, Harden actually has an edge on KD. Simply due to playmaking skills & having slightly better TS% despite KD's scoring were heavily assisted. On defense, Harden is ahead of KD in that department (although none of them are great at it).


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Kevin Durant at Oklahoma City Thunder (2009-2016)

Playoffs

- 28.9 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 3.7 APG
- 45.5 FG%, 32.9 3P%, 84.8 FT% on 57.5 TS% (46.2% of 2Ps & 73.9% of 3Ps assisted)
- 0.177 WS/48
- 6.3 BPM
- 0 Rings
- 0 Finals MVPs


James Harden at Houston Rockets (2012-2020)

Playoffs

- 28.4 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 7.1 APG
- 42.1 FG%, 32.4 3P%, 87.1 FT% on 57.8 TS% (15.0% of 2Ps & 30.8% of 3Ps assisted)
- 0.173 WS/48
- 7.6 BPM
- 0 Rings
- 0 Finals MVPs

[DMAVS41]

Not much, if anything...especially after we saw what Harden did in the 2018 season when Harden led the Rockets to a better record and likely would have beaten an all-time loaded Warriors team if Paul doesn't get hurt.

[Drygon]

Not much, if anything...especially after we saw what Harden did in the 2018 season when Harden led the Rockets to a better record and likely would have beaten an all-time loaded Warriors team if Paul doesn't get hurt.

It just shows that rings is created equal (regardless of context).

KD's move to GSW only elevated his legacy a new level. At OKC, he was no different than current Harden.

[SouBeachTalents]

It just shows that rings is created equal (regardless of context).

KD's move to GSW only elevated his legacy a new level. At OKC, he was no different than current Harden.

Lol, it doesn't show that at all, you think most people treat Durant's rings equally with other superstars?

[Axe]

That kd wasn't a perennial choker anymore since joining the team that he choked against during the 2016 wcf?

[lxlHoTsAuSelxl]

KD clearly better because he doesnt purposely throw his arms up making a shooting motion when opponent reaches in thus resulting in 30ft attempts a game.

[Real14]

KD bust bron's ass two years in a row in the finals.

[HBK_Kliq_2]

Durant I think is more portable and I can see him winning on a wider variety of supporting casts. Harden is in love with 1 on 1 and being worthless off ball, so his style fits non contenders. Durant was able to just fit in perfectly with warriors.

That's about it though. Durant with thunder wasn't a better playoff performer or anything.

[lxlHoTsAuSelxl]

KD bust bron's ass two years in a row in the finals.

How can anyone use Warrior's 18 and 19 championship as a arguement. KD/Curry/Klay/Green Da Easiest Road.

[hold this L]

Not much, if anything...especially after we saw what Harden did in the 2018 season when Harden led the Rockets to a better record and likely would have beaten an all-time loaded Warriors team if Paul doesn't get hurt.

What happened in 2019 when CP3 wasn't hurt but KD was? I'm guessing by that logic, they should have easily finished off that series but for some reason I forget how it ended.

[Axe]

What happened in 2019 when CP3 wasn't hurt but KD was? I'm guessing by that logic, they should have easily finished off that series but for some reason I forget how it ended.

Which team had the hca during that series?

[Real14]

How can anyone use Warrior's 18 and 19 championship as a arguement. KD/Curry/Klay/Green Da Easiest Road.

It wasn't easy.

[1987_Lakers]

Durant is slightly more efficient as a scorer, better defender, & isn't a turnover machine.

[tpols]

Taller, more athletic, defense, doesn't have to dominate the ball to be effective...

[Basketball r Us]

KD plays defense......Harden can't wait for the opponents to score so he can get the basketball and shoot again.