Is Kevin Durant the Greatest Scorer of All Time

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 Yes, we have seen incredible basketball players over the years, from people like Michael Jordan to Wilt Chamberlain, but what makes Kevin Durant so special, so different? His ability to score is almost untouchable, he can score from anywhere on the court anytime he wants. His ability to put the ball in the basket is unmatched, and he has consistently been one of the top scorers in the league throughout his career.

When comparing Durant to other all-time greats such as Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain, it's clear that he belongs in the same conversation. Jordan, known as "The G.O.A.T", was a scoring machine in his own right, averaging 30.1 points per game over his career. Wilt Chamberlain, on the other hand, was a scoring powerhouse who averaged an incredible 50.4 points per game during the 1961-1962 season.

But Durant has proven himself to be just as dominant as these all-time greats. In the 2013-2014 season, he won the NBA scoring title, averaging 32 points per game. He has also been a top-five scorer in the league for eight straight seasons, and he currently holds a career scoring average of 27.0 points per game.

But it's not just his numbers that make Durant one of the greatest scorers of all time. It's also the way he scores. His smooth and effortless scoring style makes it seem as though the ball is just naturally drawn to the hoop. He can score from anywhere on the court, whether it's a long-range three-pointer or a thunderous dunk.

Many NBA players have spoken about the difficulty of defending Durant. Golden State Warriors guard, Klay Thompson, once said, "He's just so long and he's so skilled. It's just hard to contest his shot because he's so tall and he's got such a quick release." Another player, LeBron James, said, "He's one of the most skilled players that I've ever played against."

This year he is again putting up career numbers even after coming off of a serious injury. Achilles injuries are one of the worst types of injuries in all sports and for Durant to come back with a historical season like this is unprecedented. Every time he receives the ball on the offensive end, he is double-teamed. Single coverage against Kevin Durant almost guarantees 2 or more points for him.

Kevin Durant is without a doubt one of, if not, the greatest scorers of all time. So many rookies have described guarding Kevin Durant as their "Welcome to the NBA" and for good reason. His combination of scoring ability, consistency, and style make him a force to be reckoned with on the court. He belongs in the same conversation as all-time greats like Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain, and his scoring ability is widely respected by other players in the league.

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