Durant Knows a Good Player When He Sees One

[FireDavidKahn]

http://www.thescore.com/nba/news/934736

Kevin Durant says Karl-Anthony Towns will be a Hall of Famer

Kevin Durant's spot in basketball's Hall of Fame is all but guaranteed, and the Oklahoma City Thunder forward sees that potential in Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns.

While Towns is still in the midst of his first NBA season, Durant has seen enough to believe that the Kentucky product will surely be immortalized in the basketball world when his time comes.

"He's going to be a Hall of Famer in this league," Durant told Jon Krawczynski of The Associated Press ahead of the Thunder's matchup with the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

The rookie is averaging 15.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in 29 minutes. But perhaps more telling are his 3.2 win shares and 21.7 PER, both team highs that illustrate how influential he's been on both ends of the court.

If those numbers aren't enough, the 20-year-old has finished with a double-double in 17 of his 38 games played.

Couple that productivity with that of another certain phenom in teammate Andrew Wiggins, and Towns is set to continue to excel in the NBA with no end in sight for his development.

Durant's bold prediction is helped slightly by some history. Fourteen first overall picks have gone on to make the Hall of Fame, including legendary examples in the form of Magic Johnson, Oscar Robertson, and Hakeem Olajuwon.

Of course, that list doesn't include those who are also a near lock to be elected when eligible, such as Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, and Tim Duncan, to name a few.

However, having a team select you first overall doesn't always foreshadow a career of stardom - just ask Kwame Brown, Andrea Bargnani, or, more recently, 2013's No. 1 pick, Anthony Bennett. Despite his professional career being in its infancy, though, it's safe to assume Towns has already distanced himself talent-wise from the aforementioned three.

But whether he's a safe bet for the Hall of Fame or not, at his current pace, Towns will undoubtedly be a force in the league for years to come.

[TommyGriffin]

No shit Kevin?

[sportjames23]

Game recognize game

[pastis]

Im a kd fan, but didnt kd say in 2011 that fredette was the Best scorer in the world?
Kat is impressive, lets see of He can be as good as howard over a long stretch

[GOBB]

Meanwhile Wolves have 12 wins and would be slotted 5th if season ended today.

[Milbuck]

My main takeaway from this is that KAT >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Okafor

[TomBrady]

He must have DOMINATED Okafor in his head to head matchups, right? If this kid is supposed to be something, he should definitely be able to take it to his rivals the way I have to Peyton.

[Milbuck]

He must have DOMINATED Okafor in his head to head matchups, right? If this kid is supposed to be something, he should definitely be able to take it to his rivals the way I have to Peyton.

In other words, GOBB likes boys.

[Mr. Jabbar]

KAT and his mom will be hofers

[TomBrady]

In other words, GOBB likes boys.

This is an acceptable answer. GOBB, we're praying for you.

[FreezingTsmoove]

My main takeaway from this is that KAT >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Okafor

Okafor had KAT doing the ne ne in their last matchup though

[GOBB]

He must have DOMINATED Okafor in his head to head matchups, right? If this kid is supposed to be something, he should definitely be able to take it to his rivals the way I have to Peyton.

Oak owned him in both meetings. Shit wasnt even close. Dont let facts get in the way tho. Type out your ass some more.

[GOBB]

My main takeaway from this is that KAT >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Okafor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCZCm9-iU1M




Shhhhhhhhhh, quiet there lad

[FreezingTsmoove]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCZCm9-iU1M




Shhhhhhhhhh, quiet there lad

Watch me watch me

[SugarHill]

wah meee dooo