Kevin Durant is undoubtedly one of the best players in the NBA today, with extraordinary scoring ability, all-round skills, excellent leadership, and abundant honors. He is a four-time scoring champion, a two-time championship and Finals MVP, a regular season MVP, a fourteen-time All-Star, a ten-time All-Star selection, three Olympic gold medals and a World Championship MVP. He has surpassed Moses Malone in career points total, ranking 10th all-time, behind only LeBron James among active players. He is also a member of the NBA's 75 superstars and is widely regarded as one of the greatest forwards of all time.
So, how strong is Durant? How did his abilities play out in different times and circumstances? And what are his strengths and weaknesses? This article will comprehensively, objectively and truthfully evaluate his ability from the following aspects.
First, Durant's scoring prowess is undeniable, and he is one of the most talented and versatile scorers in NBA history. His height reached 208 meters, and the arm span is as long as 226 meters, which allows him to shoot extremely high and have a field of vision, which is difficult to be interfered with by defenders. He also has a very good hand, whether it is a mid-range shot, a three-point shot, or a free throw, he can maintain an efficient shooting rate. He is also very strong in dribbling and breaking ability, he can use actions such as changing direction, crotch, and retreat to get rid of defense, and can also use speed, strength, speed change and other advantages to impact the basket, causing opponents to foul or complete difficult actions such as layups and dunks. His under-the-basket skills are also very comprehensive, and he can score with his back, turns, hooks, and boards, as well as opportunities such as air cuts, rebounds, and secondary offenses. His scoring means have almost no dead ends, he can score in any position, from any angle, in any situation, he is a scoring machine with no solution.
Secondly, Durant's skill set is also well-rounded, he is not only a scorer, but also a team player. He is also very good at passing, and he can find open teammates in time to create opportunities for them according to the opponent's defensive strategy. He is also very good defensively, he can use his height, reach, mobility and other advantages to defend various positions of the opponent, put pressure on the opponent, and even complete steals and blocks. He is also very good at rebounding, and he can use his bounce, grabbing, and positioning skills to grab rebounds in the front and back courts, and strive for more offensive opportunities and defensive stability for the team. His leadership skills are also outstanding, he can step up in key moments, take responsibility, lead the team out of difficult situations, motivate his teammates, and show a big heart and championship temperament.
However, Durant's abilities are not flawless, and he has his own strengths and weaknesses. His strengths are his scoring ability and technical well-roundedness, he can adapt to different systems and roles, he can play his value in any team, he can show his level in any game, he can take responsibility at any moment. His weaknesses are his physical and mental, he is not very strong physically, he is prone to injuries, he once missed a season with a ruptured Achilles tendon, and he often misses games due to various minor injuries, which affects his form and continuity. His psychology is also not very stable, he is easily influenced by the outside world, he has been criticized for joining the Warriors, and he often has disputes with netizens because of social ** remarks, which affects his image and mentality.
To sum up, Durant is a very good player, his ability is also one of the best in NBA history, he is a star worthy of respect and admiration, he is also a person with dreams and pursuits, he still has a lot of unfinished goals and expected honors, he still has a lot of things to improve and improve, he still has a lot of opportunities to show and prove, his basketball road is still very long, his basketball story is still very exciting, let's look forward to his future together, Witness his greatness together.