The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)

StepBackCrack · Post #721 » by **StepBackCrack** » Thu Jun 8, 2017 5:31 am

Thanks for your contributions in this thread, GSP. Love to hear from you as always.

StepBackCrack · Post #722 » by **StepBackCrack** » Thu Jun 8, 2017 5:34 am

Unforgettable night for Durant and his fans. That pull-up 3 was too damn savage.

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It's his time indeed.

StepBackCrack · Post #723 » by **StepBackCrack** » Thu Jun 8, 2017 5:36 am

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StepBackCrack · Post #724 » by **StepBackCrack** » Thu Jun 8, 2017 5:51 am

There is just something so graceful about his running before that pull-up 3.

JordansBulls · Post #725 » by **JordansBulls** » Thu Jun 8, 2017 6:00 am

Good to see this guy get the credit he deserves.

StepBackCrack · Post #726 » by **StepBackCrack** » Thu Jun 8, 2017 6:09 am

So far in his 8 finals games:
31.9 points, 7.5 boards, 3.6 assists, 1.4 blocks, 1.4 steals, 55.3% on FGs and 44.4% on 3s.

ThaRegul8r · Post #727 » by **ThaRegul8r** » Thu Jun 8, 2017 6:21 am

JordansBulls wrote:Good to see this guy get the credit he deserves.

Regardless what one thought of his decision, he still has to be judged by his performance.

ThaRegul8r wrote:9. Individual Contribution. The only thing of relevance is how a player helps his team win, which means the player in question’s performance will be evaluated. If that player has a poor performance and another player picks up the slack to help his team win, then that player receives no bonus for his teammate bailing him out. Conversely, just as a doctor can try to the best of his ability to help keep a patient alive but fail, so can a player try to the best of his ability to help his team win but ultimately fail. His individual performance will be assessed, and if he didn’t help his team lose, he will incur no penalty. However, if he was instrumental in his own team’s defeat, he will be penalized accordingly.

He isn't just going along for the ride.

I mean, people can—and I'm sure they will—continue to criticize what he did, but one can't let that color one's perspective of what he's doing on the court.

StepBackCrack · Post #728 » by **StepBackCrack** » Thu Jun 8, 2017 3:19 pm

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G35 · Post #729 » by **G35** » Thu Jun 8, 2017 3:23 pm

JordansBulls wrote:Good to see this guy get the credit he deserves.

Agreed, he is doing big time work and there is a contingent of fans that do not appreciate it.......

StepBackCrack · Post #730 » by **StepBackCrack** » Fri Jun 9, 2017 5:43 pm

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StepBackCrack · Post #731 » by **StepBackCrack** » Fri Jun 9, 2017 5:47 pm

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StepBackCrack · Post #732 » by **StepBackCrack** » Fri Jun 9, 2017 5:59 pm

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Love this so much.

StepBackCrack · Post #733 » by **StepBackCrack** » Fri Jun 9, 2017 9:06 pm

StepBackCrack · Post #734 » by **StepBackCrack** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:34 pm

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My body is so ready for him to peak in game 5. Want him to drop 40 on 50% shooting.

Post #735 » by **Goudelock** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:38 pm

KD_Steph wrote:

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My body is so ready for him to peak in game 5. Want him to drop 40 on 50% shooting.

I'm ready for the epic Durant vs LeBron duel that everyone has been waiting for since 2014. 50 point games by both guys, and clutch shots in the fourth quarter.

StepBackCrack · Post #736 » by **StepBackCrack** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:39 pm

PockyCandy wrote:
KD_Steph wrote:

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My body is so ready for him to peak in game 5. Want him to drop 40 on 50% shooting.

I'm ready for the epic Durant vs LeBron duel that everyone has been waiting for since 2014. 50 point games by both guys, and clutch shots in the fourth quarter.

Best SF duel of all-times no doubt. We are blessed to watch them play against each other.

Post #737 » by **Quotatious** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:39 pm

PockyCandy wrote:I'm ready for the epic Durant vs LeBron duel that everyone has been waiting for since 2014. 50 point games by both guys, and clutch shots in the fourth quarter.

As great as that duel can be right now, I thought it was at its best in 2012 finals, when they had comparable supporting casts, and were both playing at the top of their game. It's hard to ignore the fact that Durant has a lot more help right now.

StepBackCrack · Post #738 » by **StepBackCrack** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:41 pm

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I hope his 3pt% and FT% does not go below 40% and 90%.

StepBackCrack · Post #739 » by **StepBackCrack** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:48 pm

Quotatious wrote:
PockyCandy wrote:I'm ready for the epic Durant vs LeBron duel that everyone has been waiting for since 2014. 50 point games by both guys, and clutch shots in the fourth quarter.

As great as that duel can be right now, I thought it was at its best in 2012 finals, when they had comparable supporting casts, and were both playing at the top of their game. It's hard to ignore the fact that Durant has a lot more help right now.

Durant was 23 back then. Whereas LeBron was 27 at the peak of his ability and have much more experience. Durant is much better player now. Much more experienced. Heat back then had more talent and much better coaching unlike OKC. Sop >>> Brooks. Playing Perkins so many minutes hurt them badly.

It's true Durant has more help now but he is playing better than ever and at LeBron's level in this finals so far. That matters a lot. He is living up to the expectations. Winning isn't enough for him. He has to play at his very best. Otherwise, he won't deserve much credit. Thanks to him they are 3-1 in this series so far.

TheGOATRises007 · Post #740 » by **TheGOATRises007** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:55 pm

Needs to show up huge in game 5.

Because I don't think Lebron will go down without a fight and it doesn't look like Kyrie will either.

Pivotal game.