1. 05-30-18 03:15 AM #1
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    Is there any doubt that Durant will go down as a top 10 player in history?

    It's looking more and more like there's no doubt Durant will pass up Tim Duncan, Shaq, Hakeem, Bird and others. If we think about it for a sec, this guy is JUST NOW entering his prime.... It sounds unreal when you think about it. His numbers are going to be absurd when he retires and so will his resume.

    We get caught up in Kobe and Lebron -- but Durant is going to sneak into that group when it's all said and done.

    Yeah, he made a bitch move and went to GS. But he's been the 2nd best player in the world for so many years now. And Lebron pretty much did the same when he joined the 2nd best player in the world in Miami (Wade).
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  2. 05-30-18 08:04 AM #2
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    He has time yet but if he wins a few more titles yes
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  3. 05-30-18 08:05 AM #3
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    He hit his prime during the last yr in okc, he was the best player in the league by then and still holds the crown today

    As far as legacy goes he won't surpass lebron but there's still time
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  4. 05-30-18 08:11 AM #4
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    No shit goat.
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  5. 05-30-18 08:20 AM #5
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    He's definitely talented enough to be top 3. His resume could pass lebrons when it's all said and done. Shrinks in pressure moments and will have the warriors working against him historically speaking.


    Funny when you think about it, kobe won more than half of his rings with a far better teammate than Kd has ever had. He's already better than him.
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  6. 05-30-18 08:29 AM #6
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    Top 10?

    No way.
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  7. 05-30-18 08:34 AM #7
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    yet another air ball by goat splooge.
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  8. 05-30-18 08:42 AM #8
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    At this point in his career, no, he is not a top 10 player

    By the end of his career I'd guess yes, he will be somewhere around 9 or 10
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  9. 05-30-18 09:04 AM #9
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    If he stays healthy I may squeeze him in the top 10, no chance he ever gets in the top 3
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  10. 05-30-18 09:07 AM #10
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    Is this real

    About as much chance as deron Williams going down as a top 10 pg
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  11. 05-30-18 09:11 AM #11
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    Off the top of my head, guys he should never be considered better than or ranked above.

    Jordan
    LeBron
    Bird
    Magic
    Kobe
    Shaq
    Olajuwon
    D. Robinson
    Duncan
    Kareem
    Chamberlain
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  12. 05-30-18 09:12 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hman View Post
    Off the top of my head, guys he should never be considered better than or ranked above.

    Jordan
    LeBron
    Bird
    Magic
    Kobe
    Shaq
    Olajuwon
    D. Robinson
    Duncan
    Kareem
    Chamberlain
    what about bill russell he was ok
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  13. 05-30-18 09:16 AM #13
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    He's similar to Abdul Jabar with unstoppable scoring

    Also tightening up weaknesses such as defense and hustle by being on a stacked squad much how lebron improved areas when he was on miami

    His passing was always above avg but his ability to score whenever on whoever in a plethora of ways is what makes him special

    He'll pass kobe for sure
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  14. 05-30-18 09:18 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by cincinnatikid513 View Post
    what about bill russell he was ok


    Yes there are other guys probably better too.

    I was giving Durant benefit of the doubt.

    Guys he's equal to or no better than:

    K Malone
    Barkley
    O Robertson
    Stockton
    I Thomas
    D Wilkins
    Erving
    Russell
    Garnett
    Nowitzki
    Ewing
    Drexler

    I'm sure there are plenty of others.
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  15. 05-30-18 09:20 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by shadymcgrady View Post

    He'll pass kobe for sure


    Shady, both 18yrs old coming out of draft you would take KD over
    Kobe??
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  16. 05-30-18 09:24 AM #16
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    I like younger Durant he would take you off the dribble and drive some. He wasted his best years having to play with Westbrook. Young KD was a machine, how does one average 32 and become a 4 time scoring champ playing with Russ? You have to be darn good, super efficient. Imagine if he never played with Russ.
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  17. 05-30-18 09:25 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hman View Post
    Off the top of my head, guys he should never be considered better than or ranked above.

    Jordan
    LeBron
    Bird
    Magic
    Kobe
    Shaq
    Olajuwon
    D. Robinson
    Duncan
    Kareem
    Chamberlain
    The admiral
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  18. 05-30-18 09:30 AM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    The admiral


    Listed as D. Robinson
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  19. 05-30-18 09:34 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hman View Post
    Shady, both 18yrs old coming out of draft you would take KD over
    Kobe??
    Yes bc durant is unguardable not to say that kobe isn't but a 6'10" dead eye shooter that can drive with the best of them? That's unfair, he creates mismatches more than dirk did and the German wunderschnitzel revolutionized the game
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  20. 05-30-18 09:35 AM #20
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    stop comparing pre-3 era with 3 era
    Durant is also way too soft to bang with the old crew
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  21. 05-30-18 09:49 AM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by Goat Milk View Post
    It's looking more and more like there's no doubt Durant will pass up Tim Duncan, Shaq, Hakeem, Bird and others. If we think about it for a sec, this guy is JUST NOW entering his prime.... It sounds unreal when you think about it. His numbers are going to be absurd when he retires and so will his resume.
    We get caught up in Kobe and Lebron -- but Durant is going to sneak into that group when it's all said and done.
    Yeah, he made a bitch move and went to GS. But he's been the 2nd best player in the world for so many years now. And Lebron pretty much did the same when he joined the 2nd best player in the world in Miami (Wade).
    Top 10 Players don't leave a very good team to join a team that won 73 games the year before. period. End of discussion.
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  22. 05-30-18 09:58 AM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hman View Post
    Yes there are other guys probably better too.

    I was giving Durant benefit of the doubt.

    Guys he's equal to or no better than:

    K Malone
    Barkley
    O Robertson
    Stockton
    I Thomas
    D Wilkins
    Erving
    Russell
    Garnett
    Nowitzki
    Ewing
    Drexler

    I'm sure there are plenty of others.
    agreed Hman
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  23. 05-30-18 10:02 AM #23
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    Not even close to a top ten.... maybe 30-40, if that....
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  24. 05-30-18 10:06 AM #24
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    Top 10 all time pussy no doubt
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  25. 05-30-18 10:27 AM #25
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    Yes, a lot of doubt. Something about him is underwhelming. Warriors are Curry’s team. Durant seems more like a Scottie Pippen. Nothing wrong with that.
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  26. 05-30-18 10:30 AM #26
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    The Vegas Knights are so dominant that Kevin Durant is thinking about joining them.
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  27. 05-30-18 10:33 AM #27
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  28. 05-30-18 11:13 AM #28
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    Steph better
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  29. 05-30-18 11:22 AM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hman View Post
    Yes there are other guys probably better too.

    I was giving Durant benefit of the doubt.

    Guys he's equal to or no better than:

    K Malone
    Barkley
    O Robertson
    Stockton
    I Thomas
    D Wilkins
    Erving
    Russell
    Garnett
    Nowitzki
    Ewing
    Drexler

    I'm sure there are plenty of others.
    I'd put Iverson in that second bracket.
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  30. 05-30-18 11:54 AM #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hman View Post
    Listed as D. Robinson
    Yes and should not be on list
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  31. 05-30-18 12:01 PM #31
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    You guys are clueless!!! One of the Best ever LARRY BIRD!

    Bird was a 12-time NBA All-Star and was named the League Most Valuable Player (MVP) three consecutive times. 1984-1986. He played his entire professional career for Boston, winning three NBA championships and two NBA Finals MVP awards.
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  32. 05-30-18 12:23 PM #32
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    bird head and shoulders above durant.....

    bird's willpower and intensity makes durant look incredibly soft....
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  33. 05-30-18 12:44 PM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    Yes and should not be on list


    LoL say what LB???
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  34. 05-30-18 12:49 PM #34
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    Say this about Durant. He is one of the best shooters. Should have stayed with OKC I believe. Proved his worthiness as a top 10 player there.
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  35. 05-30-18 12:50 PM #35
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    Bird couldn't hit the three though
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