Kevin Durant believes he should be in NBA GOAT conversation - Page 4

yiguiri2002 · 01-26-2024, 05:10 PM

I was thinking, what needs to happen for him to be in the conversation? This is what he needs IMO until he retires:

1 title (while being the team's best player)
1 Finals MVP
3 All-NBA
3 All-Star
Top 5 point scorer

I don't think that'll put him in the GOAT conversation but it gets him to the next group

duron · 01-26-2024, 05:21 PM

I wonder if there’s some kind of book or research underway that can tell him what “greatest” means.

kd the sniper · 01-26-2024, 07:38 PM

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I wanna see kd_the_sniper's case for kd as goat.

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Michael Jordan is the g.o.a.t and it's not even close, imo!
Kevin Durant is my favorite player to watch and to collect.
As far as that, KD is my goat..
enjoy

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hermanotarjeta · 01-26-2024, 08:07 PM

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I wonder if there’s some kind of book or research underway that can tell him what “greatest” means.

I think KD has been reading "Lebron James, a biography".

fabiani12333 · 01-26-2024, 08:20 PM

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I think KD has been reading "Lebron James, a biography".

I think KD idolizes Lebron and has tried to copy him.

kd the sniper · 01-26-2024, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fabiani12333

I think KD idolizes Lebron and has tried to copy him.

I'd rather have Kd in a shootout anyday

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hermanotarjeta · 01-26-2024, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fabiani12333

I think KD idolizes Lebron and has tried to copy him.

It really shows.

GOATcards · 02-15-2024, 07:13 PM

for those who like a scorched earth approach

cms11 · 04-23-2024, 11:56 PM

Not looking good for KD.

tjforce · 04-24-2024, 10:20 AM

Right now I'm putting KD on the "Hobby Pump Mt Rushmore".

Just imagine, someone called his PSA 10 Topps Chrome base a "Buy" at $11,000 in a hobby advice video.

mfw13 · 04-24-2024, 10:29 AM

It's simple....KD has to lead a team to a title.....that's what pretty everyone else in the GOAT conversation has done.

Yes, he won two Finals MVP's with the Warriors, but he was the second/third wheel on those teams.

daeve · 04-24-2024, 10:39 AM

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Not looking good for KD.

it's telling that 22yo Ant is a better leader.

https://streamable.com/n32hiu

this Wolves team is kryptonite to them too. Ant, NAW, Conley, and Slender Mac all terrific iso perimeter defenders and all of KD/Book/Beal just passing it off to each other looking for their shots.

rhigh2390 · 04-24-2024, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

It's simple....KD has to lead a team to a title.....that's what pretty everyone else in the GOAT conversation has done.

Yes, he won two Finals MVP's with the Warriors, but he was the second/third wheel on those teams.

He was the best player on those teams, but it was Steph's team. Very interested to hear how he could have been the third wheel? Lol

tjforce · 04-24-2024, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rhigh2390

He was the best player on those teams, but it was Steph's team. Very interested to hear how he could have been the third wheel? Lol

Absolutely.

He was the best player. But it was a rare situation where it wasn't his team. He was just the best hired gun in NBA history.

Asian62150 · 04-24-2024, 02:29 PM

Again, KD is one of the most talented scorers in NBA history. Maybe the most talented. A walking bucket.

But in terms of leadership and competitiveness, he's nowhere near the GOAT conversation.

He's still had an incredibly successful career. Not everyone is cut out to be a leader. And that's ok.

asujbl · 04-24-2024, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Asian62150

Again, KD is one of the most talented scorers in NBA history. Maybe the most talented. A walking bucket.

But in terms of leadership and competitiveness, he's nowhere near the GOAT conversation.

He's still had an incredibly successful career. Not everyone is cut out to be a leader. And that's ok.

Tell that to my gambling

Dude isn’t a walking bucket anymore

He’s a walking X on every SGP I place

Asian62150 · 04-24-2024, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

Tell that to my gambling

Dude isn’t a walking bucket anymore

He’s a walking X on every SGP I place

Torro · 04-26-2024, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

It's simple....KD has to lead a team to a title.....that's what pretty everyone else in the GOAT conversation has done.

Yes, he won two Finals MVP's with the Warriors, but he was the second/third wheel on those teams.

Second or thrid wheel winning back to back finals MVPs? Maybe if Durant did not join the GSW then Lebron would be with 6 rings and GSW would be more known for being the team Lebron cavs beat (like Jazz in MJ legacy), has this ever crossed your mind?

KD might be the most talented scorer of all time, but he definitely does not have the competitive mindset like Jordan and Kobe (okey Lebron also in this category). But still, KD greatness is at that level also in terms of playing the game and scoring.

imbluestreak23 · 04-26-2024, 10:16 AM

Speaking of careers that also won't age gracefully. My goodness

pete2345 · 04-26-2024, 06:22 PM

He should have stayed with the Warriors steph could have gotten him at least 1 more ring.

boxbuster7 · 04-26-2024, 08:10 PM

between the brooklyn disaster and now the suns mess durants legacy is looking worse and worse by the day - and I still have a gold standard patch autograph of him /3 - ouchie

jhssketchcards · 04-26-2024, 10:52 PM

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rhigh2390 · 04-26-2024, 11:50 PM

Embarrassing. His legacy just continues to take hits. Still an all time great, but he should have more success given his talent.

razorsharp · 04-27-2024, 12:36 AM

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Embarrassing. His legacy just continues to take hits. Still an all time great, but he should have more success given his talent.

He honestly looks washed in this series.

ninjacookies · 04-27-2024, 12:38 AM

I'm the biggest KD prodder on here, but circumstances are a thing.

Bron still putting up all-world offensive numbers at 39.

Slim Weeper still upright in an NBA jersey following an achilles tear.

Giveth their flowers.

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04-24-2024, 10:20 AM	#85
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04-24-2024, 02:29 PM	#90
Asian62150 Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 6,299 Asian62150	Again, KD is one of the most talented scorers in NBA history. Maybe the most talented. A walking bucket. But in terms of leadership and competitiveness, he's nowhere near the GOAT conversation. He's still had an incredibly successful career. Not everyone is cut out to be a leader. And that's ok. __________________ IG: Asian62150

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04-24-2024, 10:29 AM	#86
mfw13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17,252	It's simple....KD has to lead a team to a title.....that's what pretty everyone else in the GOAT conversation has done. Yes, he won two Finals MVP's with the Warriors, but he was the second/third wheel on those teams.

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04-26-2024, 08:10 PM	#96
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