i dont favor either player over the other, but as a neutral fan watching these finals i think its a legitimate argument that KD is now the best player in todays nba where the 3 ball dominates. Will post some stats below , and interested to hear different opinions on this based on the numbers. Lebron is still up there in the top 3, he is averaging a triple Double. That is impressive, but the game has evolved and 3 ball now dominates. It creates spacing, driving lanes and free dunks and layups as we saw in this series, which is why i think KD after winning it all and gettin himself an FMVP in the process is now the #1 player in the nba. I know the argument is that if lebron was on GSW they would win too and all that, but is that really the case? or is durant such a great fit for GSW shooting and ball moving that LBJs Iso ball would not be as successful on GSW? in todays nba, i think KD takes it. and there a good argument for that.
Finals Stats
Kevin Durant
35.2 PPG
8.4 RPG
5.4 APG
1.0 Stls
1.6 Blks
47.4 % 3 point Shooter
92.7% free throw shooter
vs
Lebron James
33.6 PPG
12.0 RPG
10.0 APG
1.4 stls
1.0 blks
38.7 % 3 point shooter
64.9 % free throw shooter