Official Kevin Durant vs Carmelo Anthony Thread

[Graviton]

Damn you're pathetic. So much time wasted hating on Melo cause you're sad and depressed that the Lakers may not make the playoffs and nobody is talking about Kobe anymore. Kobe can't even lead this team to the 8th seed

Ninja I am like the Lakers #1 basher, check the Championship Flight thread.

I ain't a Lakers fan, but what exactly am I supposed to hate about Melo? His amazing resume and NBA accomplishments reflected on his All-Star jacket?



Why would I hate on Melo when I can hate true greatness...

[B4llin]

Has Durant dropped 43 on the Heat in the playoffs?

No but he averaged 30 while playing defence in the FINALS...haha none of that first round flutter

[[GR]]

No but he averaged 30 while playing defence in the FINALS...haha none of that first round flutter

Melo played Lebron better than anyone. Lebron had by far his worst shooting series of the playoffs, in that series.

[Simple Jack]

Why do people allow small sample sizes to dictate their views on players? Are people seeing something out of Melo right now that they didn't already know he was capable of doing while watching him play through the years, specifically this year? Durant has been the better player for years now and a few games doesn't change that.

[Wavves]

Durant is a better basketball player than Melo and there is no question about it.

[DMAVS41]

Why do people allow small sample sizes to dictate their views on players? Are people seeing something out of Melo right now that they didn't already know he was capable of doing while watching him play through the years, specifically this year? Durant has been the better player for years now and a few games doesn't change that.

Using this as a reason to consider him a better player is silly, but that doesn't take away from a truly special accomplishment. It's been done now like 3 times in NBA history...

[pauk]

Who is the better player? Who do you think is more consistent? Let's take a look:

STATS: (from last season)

Carmelo Anthony:

25.6 points per game, 2.9 assists per game, 7.3 rebounds per game at a 45% from the field.

Kevin Durant:

27.7 points per game, 2.7 assists per game, 6.8 rebounds per game at a 46% from the field.

What is Melo clearly better at?
1. Better clutch performer <----------
2. Better low post scorer <------------
3. Better rebounder <-----------

What is Durant clearly better at?
1. Better shooter.
2. Better FT shooter.

WHO DO YOU THINK IS BETTER?

On what basis / facts? All that is very debatable...

[bizil]

Frankly the SF spot is as top heavy as it has been since the golden era back in the mid to late 80's. U got four legit HOFers up top with Bron, Durant, Melo, and Pierce. When it comes to Durant and Melo, I will lean to KD because of the evolution of his all around game. Plus KD is one of the greatest shooters of all time flat out. And it's so freaky to have a 6'10 or 6'11 guy with the scoring skillset and handle of a SG. But I think Melo STILL has the most complete scoring skillset in the L. Kobe is Kobe, but Melo can play PF, something Kob can't do. In terms of SF's, Melo arguably has the most complete scoring skillset ever. When u break it down facet for facet, he certainly has a case. So when u think about it like that, that supercedes MANY, MANY, MANY things other SF's may bring to the table.

[iDunk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ickvo81Bep0

This is probably one of the most epic exchange of game winners I've seen.

[EnoughSaid]

On what basis / facts? All that is very debatable...

I made this thread in August of 2011. We've basically been through 2 NBA seasons since. Durant's clearly a better player now. That's set.

[GOATbrookisGAWD]

I made this thread in August of 2011. We've basically been through 2 NBA seasons since. Durant's clearly a better player now. That's set.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Durant overall career because of two rings.

Same Olympic gold medals. And Carmelo owns the head to head vs Durant. (13-4) (https://www.landofbasketball.com/gam...vin_durant.htm)