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.
It’s LeBron easily. It comes down to this: which is more automatic? KDs sweet jumper or Lebron at the rim? As automatic as KDs midrange is, he is bound to miss. Can KD ever stop LeBron from scoring at the rim?
Yes, I understand that KD and LeBron have more tools in their bag than just a midrange jumper and layup, respectively, but my opinion still stands.