Durant is one of the most talented and technical players in the NBA today, and his scoring ability has almost no dead ends, whether it is a breakthrough, a shot, or a free throw, he can do it to the extreme. Among his many scoring tools is a technique known as the "stand-up single", which makes him almost unguarded in the middle distance.
What is Stand Up Singles? To put it simply, it is a way to use your height, reach, and projection ability to directly face defenders in the middle distance, and you can complete a dry pull or turnover jumper without any blocking or dribbling. This technique is very difficult because it requires a strong sense of balance, hand-eye coordination, power control and shooting sensation, as well as being able to withstand close defense and interference from the opposition.
There are several reasons why Durant was able to take his stand-up singles to the extreme. First of all, his height and reach are his natural strengths, he has a height of 211 centimeters, but only weighs 109 kilograms, which gives him a very flexible figure and can make a lot of defensive moves. And his arm span is even more impressive, reaching 228 centimeters, which means that his arms are 17 centimeters longer than his height, which makes his shooting point very high and difficult to block. Secondly, his shooting ability is his technical strength, he has an all-time level of shooting, and he has been in the 180 club for five consecutive seasons, that is, he averaged more than 50% points per game, shot more than 40% from three-point range, and shot more than 90% from the free throw line.
He's also perennially among the league's best mid-range shots, his jumper is picturesque, his shooting pacing and power control are excellent, and his feel is so consistent that he can kill the game even when it matters most. Finally, his psychological quality is his mental advantage, he has a strong desire to win and self-confidence, he is not afraid of any opponent, he is not afraid of any challenge, he dares to take the ball at the last moment, dare to shoot at the last moment, dare to take responsibility at the last moment. He once hit a three-pointer on LeBron's head in the Finals two years in a row, which is enough to prove how strong his mental quality is.
Stand-up singles are Durant's unique stunt and his signature move in the NBA. It showcases his talent, technique and spirit, but also his personality and style. It made him virtually defenseless at mid-range and left an indelible mark on NBA history.
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