Is there any three-level scorer more lethal than Kevin Durant in NBA history? He’s nearly 7-foot tall with the ball-handling skills of a point guard and a feathery shooting touch that extends well beyond the arc. The combination of physical tools and ability makes it easy for him to get to his preferred spots on the court easily. And even if a defender manages to contest KD, he’ll use his freakishly long arms to shoot over anyone.
- Lior Lampert
FanSided Staff Writer
Durant’s a selfless player who makes the right play with the ball in his hands and willingly gets others involved. He’s aware of the defensive attention he commands and trusts the teammates around him to execute. Not only is KD highly skilled and committed to distributing the rock, but he’s among the smartest players the game has ever seen.
With a unique combination of size, talent and mobility, Durant has a physical advantage on both ends of the floor. How he leverages his tangible traits with a high basketball IQ to disrupt opponents as someone who can guard virtually every position is remarkable. While scoring is often the topic of discussion surrounding him, KD’s two-way presence can’t be overlooked.