Monday, February 28, 2011

Durant/OKC

My opinion on just where the limits are for Kevin Durant has topped out this year.  He is showing a disturbing trend toward poor games against the better teams.  Yesterday's 8 for 20 shooting 21-pt showing against the Lakers is becoming typical when I see him play the elite teams or coaches.  And since he doesn't rebound or pass well, he has to score efficiently to really impact the game.  He remains too skinny to effectively respond to thuggish defensive tactics, which does not bode well for the playoffs.  J knows that I love scorers and I think we may have to accept that Durant's career will be that of a Gervin or King; a scorer who might not be able to carry a playoff team.

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