If you put Kevin Durant and LeBron James in a one-on-one match, who comes out on top? You’ve got Durant, the smooth, nearly unguardable 7-footer with a lethal jumper, who can score from anywhere on the floor. Then there’s LeBron, the physical powerhouse with unmatched versatility, capable of bulldozing his way to the basket or nailing a clutch three. Both are basketball savants with incredible basketball IQs, but it ultimately comes down to style—Durant’s finesse versus LeBron’s brute strength and all-around game.
I’m surprised to see such a consensus for KD, I thought it would be more mixed. I think Miami Lebron would beat peak Durant. That version was so explosive and strong that he could get to the rim consistently against Durant. I think he could body Durant up on the perimeter to make shooting more difficult.