Jim Naismith wrote:sixerswillrule wrote:Jim Naismith wrote:Picking years with nearly the same USG%:
Again not clear that Durant separates himself from Olajuwon in playoffs.2013 Durant USG% = 31.9%, ORtg = 112
1994 Hakeem USG% = 31.4%, ORtg = 109
I do grant that, in RS, Durant is clearly better:2013 Durant USG% = 29.8%, ORtg = 122
1994 Hakeem USG% = 29.8%, ORtg = 109
That's one playoffs. Durant has had multiple playoffs with significantly higher ortg like I already posted, and multiple seasons with significantly higher ortg. 1 playoffs that is close (and for a 25 year old who still has several prime years ahead like someone mentioned) does not change the fact that he is clearly a better offensive player than Hakeem.
Since you brought up age, at ages 23 and 24, in the playoffs:
Hakeem 1986 ORtg = 119
Hakeem 1987 ORtg = 123
Durant 2012 ORtg = 119
Durant 2013 ORtg = 112
In the regular season, Durant has the edge. I don't think it's a clear edge to Durant in the playoffs.
Not just any edge. A significant edge. A small sample size from one playoffs doesn't change the overall offensive comparison. He has a 117 ortg over the last three playoffs and a 123 ortg over these past two seasons. Meanwhile you're able to pick and choose from someone who's already finished his career. Durant is simply the better offensive player.