Kevin Durant statistically better defender than LeCoast James

[russwest0]

My only thing about KDs defensive numbers is that he's rarely on the opposing team's best offensive player.

Still mad about that game KD guarded Harden the whole second half and held him scoreless, eh?

[J Shuttlesworth]

My only thing about KDs defensive numbers is that he's rarely on the opposing team's best offensive player.

Because he's not the best perimeter defender on his team.

[Nikola_]

I love KD but he is average defender at best. Defense on Dirk last time they met was pathetic. He could have at least bothered that fadeaway but he didnt even raise his hand

[russwest0]

Because he's not the best perimeter defender on his team.

So why did Scott Brooks have Durant guard Kobe in the 4th of every game in the last meeting between LA and OKC in the playoffs?

[J Shuttlesworth]

So why did Scott Brooks have Durant guard Kobe in the 4th of every game in the last meeting between LA and OKC in the playoffs?

Why did Sefolosha cover LeBron in the finals, and most the possessions of their last two meetings?

[russwest0]

Why did Sefolosha cover LeBron in the finals, and most the possessions of their last two meetings?

Same reason LeBron guarded Kendrick Perkins in the finals; to avoid foul trouble. When Durant did guard LeBron in the Finals he held him to 9-27 shooting; far better than the numbers LeBron held him to. Difference is LeBron was getting the whistle a lot more in the playoffs that year and as a result you couldn't really breathe on him.

It's the same reason Melo, Granger, and Pierce all got into foul trouble that year in the postseason as well.

[Jameerthefear]

If Durant is so good than why are OKC fans so afraid to say it's championship or bust? At least MIA fans had the balls to do that. OKC fans know for damn sure if they get to the finals vs Miami it will be another ass whipping.

[JT123]

Same reason LeBron guarded Kendrick Perkins in the finals; to avoid foul trouble. When Durant did guard LeBron in the Finals he held him to 9-27 shooting; far better than the numbers LeBron held him to. Difference is LeBron was getting the whistle a lot more in the playoffs that year and as a result you couldn't really breathe on him.

It's the same reason Melo, Granger, and Pierce all got into foul trouble that year in the postseason as well.

Source or it didn't happen.

[JT123]

If Durant is so good than why are OKC fans so afraid to say it's championship or bust? At least MIA fans had the balls to do that. OKC fans know for damn sure if they get to the finals vs Miami it will be another ass whipping.

This. Thunder fans have no faith in Durant's abilities as a leader.
They want their boy to have the title of best player in the game, but don't want the expectations that come with that title.
In b4 some lame excuse about Kendrick Perkins.

[Magic731]

Everyone who watched the game knows his 28 pts was statpadded in garbage time. LeBron destroyed him so bad that Joyner disappeared for over a month

Just like Lebron in the first game.

[Keno]

this will change in the playoffs, definitely.

[russwest0]

this will change in the playoffs, definitely.

why didn't it the last two years then?

[HoopsFanNumero1]

How many times has Lebron made Durant his bitch? Even this year, Lebron owned him all game during their second matchup. It got to the point that he had to get Ibaka to injure Lebron. Durant better hope the Heat don't make it to the Finals again, or else...

[The-Legend-24]

Durant's been the better overall player since 2012. Lettuce face reality, KD is better at every facet of the game.

[JohnFreeman]

My only thing about KDs defensive numbers is that he's rarely on the opposing team's best offensive player.

Even Chalmers had his way with him