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Is Gallinari the most similar player to Durant?
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 4:46 pm
by Ryoga Hibiki
I always thought Duant was pretty unique in the NBA, someone was comparing him to Dirk but I never liked it. Gallinari could be an option, actually. Not in overall value, of course, but their styles I think are actually similar:
- height and build
- shooting from anywere
- top ballhandling skills for guys their size, used to drive to the basket
- great at drawing fouls
Hope Gallo will be healthy...
Re: Is Gallinari the most similar player to Durant?
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 6:35 pm
by RightToCensor
Gallo isn't as deadly of a shooter as KD. He also isn's as dangerous attacking the basket. Durant's wingspan is also a huge advantage. Durant can also consistently finish above the rim.
Kevin Durant is just so unique that it would be hard to choose who is the most similar. I'd choose Paul George or Kawhi Leonard.
Re: Is Gallinari the most similar player to Durant?
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 7:02 pm
by Matty
Durant, like LeBron, is a very unique player. It's impossible to guard him one on one as their is no player in the league that can match both his speed and length.
Re: Is Gallinari the most similar player to Durant?
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2014 7:03 pm
by ronnymac2
That's not a bad comparison. Gallo's foul draw rate became impressive given the amount of 3's he also took.
Durant's in-between game and ball-handling were superior.