1. 01-08-12 07:48 PM #1
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    Kevin Durant is the best basketball player on the planet!

    anyone disagree ? guy is fukking amazing i think he is better that Derek Rose and D-Wade, Lebron and Kobe.

    The Durantula is on fire
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  2. 01-08-12 07:56 PM #2
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    He's good. Hard to compare.
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  3. 01-08-12 08:30 PM #3
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    He is definitely better than Lechoke, but second to Kobe for being the most clutch. Don't say otherwise.

    ....Says the guy with kobe as his avatar. Obviously not biased at all.
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  4. 01-08-12 08:31 PM #4
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    lebron by far the most talented really not even close
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  5. 01-08-12 08:37 PM #5
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    I take KD over lebron any day of the week. You don't have to worry about KD getting scurred in the 4th.
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  6. 01-08-12 08:56 PM #6
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    no

    Lebron is best all around player in NBA

    He can win MVP every year
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  7. 01-08-12 09:08 PM #7
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    The "best basketball player on the planet" is made in the playoffs. We'll find out in a few months where KD stands.
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  8. 01-08-12 09:10 PM #8
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    lebron for all around. KD for pure shooting.
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  9. 01-08-12 09:11 PM #9
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    to really be the best you have to be able to close games, and not hide behind someone (dwade) better than you.
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  10. 01-08-12 10:16 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tree Rollins View Post
    The "best basketball player on the planet" is made in the playoffs. We'll find out in a few months where KD stands.
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  11. 01-08-12 10:30 PM #11
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    KD is so good...
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  12. 01-08-12 10:39 PM #12
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    Durant is an amazing scorer and has a huge heart, but no one is really close to Lebron.
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  13. 01-08-12 10:43 PM #13
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    maybe the best scorer... lebron is better at everything else (and not far off in the scoring department)
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  14. 01-09-12 05:03 AM #14
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    LeBron James is the best all around player in the league. Kevin Durant is a scoring machine though.
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  15. 01-09-12 06:14 AM #15
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    Yet again another worthless thread..
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  16. 01-09-12 06:15 AM #16
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    Durant takes too many jumpers and you cannot win that way as far as titles

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  17. 01-09-12 07:57 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Durant takes too many jumpers and you cannot win that way as far as titles

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    ^Dallas won a title shooting a ton of jumpers.. what on earth are you talking about lol
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  18. 01-09-12 07:58 AM #18
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    ..and Jordan's Bulls had the dominant inside presence of Luc Longley
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  19. 01-09-12 09:07 AM #19
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    Lebron has soooo many titles, and plays soooo well in the playoffs.
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  20. 01-09-12 09:17 AM #20
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    There was a time when jordan had no titles, doesn't mean he wasn't the best..
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  21. 01-09-12 09:35 AM #21
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    i hope you're not even mentioning jordan's name in any serious comparison with lebron. Lebron is overrated, and thankfully since he proved to have no heart, he will never be considered better than any of the greats.
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  22. 01-09-12 08:03 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by darkhat View Post
    i hope you're not even mentioning jordan's name in any serious comparison with lebron. Lebron is overrated, and thankfully since he proved to have no heart, he will never be considered better than any of the greats.
    Why would you think that? All I'm saying is once Mj didn't have any rings either, I didn't say LbJ is his equal. And Lebron isn't overrated 'cause everyone knows he's horrible in the clutch but other than that his stats don't lie. Most dominating player in the league overall.
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  23. 01-09-12 08:23 PM #23
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    How can anyone even say LeBron? That is stupid. If I had one thing to say to LeBron, it would be "Get your jump shot up pal". Kobe is by far, and its really not even close, the best player on the planet. Look at the accomplishments. Durant is good, what really sets him apart is his height, Take some inches off, do you think he would even be competing with Kobe and company?
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  24. 01-09-12 08:24 PM #24
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    Kobe, at a time, was the best player on the planet. It's 2012 son.
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  25. 01-09-12 08:29 PM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by GUMMO77 View Post
    Kobe, at a time, was the best player on the planet. It's 2012 son.
    Hes second in the league in scoring, pops...
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  26. 01-09-12 09:47 PM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by Business3587 View Post
    Hes second in the league in scoring, pops...
    AND Lebron is 1st!....
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  27. 01-09-12 09:55 PM #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by Durrrr View Post
    Why would you think that? All I'm saying is once Mj didn't have any rings either, I didn't say LbJ is his equal. And Lebron isn't overrated 'cause everyone knows he's horrible in the clutch but other than that his stats don't lie. Most dominating player in the league overall.
    I know, i was pissed I was at work and just exaggerated what you said in my mind.
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  28. 01-09-12 10:06 PM #28
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    and i don't care what anyone says, I'd still pick kobe to close a game over any other in 2012.
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  29. 01-09-12 10:24 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by darkhat View Post
    and i don't care what anyone says, I'd still pick kobe to close a game over any other in 2012.
    do you have any idea what is game winning shot % is? ill let you research that yourself... you may be disappointed
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  30. 01-09-12 11:08 PM #30
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    Dirk is better than Durant. Dwight Howard maybe as well.
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  31. 01-09-12 11:51 PM #31
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    Durant is a smooth operator.. extremely fast and can shoot from anywhere
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  32. 01-09-12 11:52 PM #32
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    He aight.
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  33. 01-09-12 11:59 PM #33
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    this debate is always great, but there is only one correct answer. durant is, without a doubt, the best pure scorer in the NBA right now. he has been, going on 3 years now. you can't guard him with a shooting guard, small forward, power forward. hes 6'10'' with a smooth jump shoot, incredible range, and he plays with such grace when he goes to the hoop and works in the paint, that its literally impossible to stop him. you're at his will. in terms of scoring, he is a 6'10'' version of Allen Iverson, only with a sweeter shooting stroke (much better FT % and FG%). I still take Kobe, EVERY TIME, in the clutch. But he is aging, getting hurt more often, and definitely has lost some quickness and explosiveness.
    HAVING SAID ALL THAT, Lebron James is the BEST basketball player on the planet right now. Tell me one player, any one player in the league right now, that can play positions 1-5 at any given time on the court? Not only does he distribute as well and if not better than some of the elite PG's in the league today, he can rebound, block shots, steal passes, and play all-world defense. he is always the best player on the court in more ways than one. oh, lets not forget that he is leading the league in scoring right now also. maybe his increase in PPG is a byproduct of wade's injury, but lets not forget he has recommitted himself to his approach on the offense side of the ball. and he is shooting 60% from the field this year. he's number 1, in the prime of his career, and his going to win his 3rd MVP this year. end of discussion.
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  34. 01-10-12 12:22 AM #34
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    top 5 player.

    anyone that thinks derrick rose is the best player in the nba means they've watched nba for less than 5 years. all nba experts know that rose's time will come in 2+ years to be the best on the planet and win rings. Those that think he will win a ring in next 2 years are either homers or very new to basketball. Durant is not ready to win a ring this year. Once Kobe Lebron Wade Dirk Cp3 are done it will be Durant Howard Rose that start winning all the rings.
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  35. 01-10-12 12:24 AM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by Goat Milk View Post
    top 5 player.

    anyone that thinks derrick rose is the best player in the nba means they've watched nba for less than 5 years. all nba experts know that rose's time will come in 2+ years to be the best on the planet and win rings. Those that think he will win a ring in next 2 years are either homers or very new to basketball. Durant is not ready to win a ring this year. Once Kobe Lebron Wade Dirk Cp3 are done it will be Durant Howard Rose that start winning all the rings.
    You know everything
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