Why Kevin Durant is a Better Franchise Cornerstone Than LeBron James If I'm building a roster from scratch and could choose any player in the league to choose as my franchise player, my choice is going to be Kevin Durant over LeBron James every time. James is the most talented player in the league right now. An absolute freak athlete capable of doing things that shouldn't be possible, LeBron is unlike anyone we've ever seen in the NBA previously. He does things ... Video: Kevin Durant Throws Oop to Russell Westbrook for Monster Finish The Western Conference Finals is a test of wills that pits youth and athleticism against veteran experience. So far, as the big-time throwdown by Russell Westbrook last night showed, the young guns have the advantage. Kevin Durant has his Thunder one win from the Finals In the press conference following the Thunder's huge Game 5 win over the Spurs in San Antonio, one that now has Oklahoma City just a single home victory away from advancing to the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant was asked a question that seemed silly on the surface. It referenced the fact that teams seemingly needed… Rolling Thunder put Spurs' season on the brink SAN ANTONIO (AP) Kevin Durant and the surging Oklahoma City Thunder are just one victory from the NBA finals. Is Kevin Durant Destined to Fail At a Young Age Like Wilt, Oscar and MJ? History is not on KD's side. Yet. Kevin Durant's greatness shows as Thunder fight off Spurs to even West finals After learning from last season's loss in the conference finals, Kevin Durant has displayed more poise and trust under pressure. PBT: Patience a virtue for Thunder's Durant PBT: Unlike many stars, Kevin Durant seems to naturally know when to be patient and when to take over a game, and the Thunder are benefitting from his court smarts. Kevin Durant leads Thunder to 108-103 win over the Spurs in Game 5 SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the brink of the NBA Finals, beating the San Antonio Spurs 108-103 in Game 5 on Monday night and moving within ... Kevin Durant's big 4th quarter powers Thunder past Spurs 109-103, tying West finals 2-2 OKLAHOMA CITY - When Lil Wayne turned down Kevin Durant's invitation to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, he missed quite a show by the three-time scoring champion. Kevin Durant on Clutch Play: 'I'm Not Where I Want to Be' At just the age of 23, Kevin Durant is already one of the NBA's ultimate clutch performers. This was on display during his fourth quarter takeover of Game 4 in the Western Conference Finals — during which he scored 18 of his game-high 36 points — but KD says he's far from being satisfied . Per the Oklahoman : "His ability to make shots under pressure is great,' said Thunder coach Scott Brooks.
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