Blake Griffin v Kevin Durant (2 Viewers)

[Nate4Prez]

I'm watching NBA Coast to Coast right now and they just had a segment about which player you would choose to build your franchise around, Durant or Griffin.

To me this is a "no brainer." I pick the guy who leads the league in scoring for the 2nd straight year, has had virtually no injuries, and an outstanding character guy, Kevin Durant.

2 out of 4 of their "experts" picked Griffin. Based mainly on his physical ability and his 12.5 rebounds per game. Kevin Love is averaging more rebounds and one less point per game. I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

KD . . . love his attitude and commitment to the game.

 

[MickZagger]

Durant. He just gets it.

Griffin is a tad overrated in my mind.

 

[illmatic99]

As a Blazer fan, I'm allergic to anyone who has/had knee issues.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I dont think this is even up for debate. Durant by a long shot. It's like asking if you'd rather have Jordan or Barkley back in the day.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Griffin's ceiling is higher than KD's so I gave him the slight edge there. But either way, you're getting a helluva franchise quality player.

 

[Hey]

Greg Oden.

 

[MickZagger]

Griffin's ceiling is higher than KD's so I gave him the slight edge there. But either way, you're getting a helluva franchise quality player.

His ceiling? As in how high he can jump. Yes, he does have a higher cieling.






(cieling is one of those words that never looks right after you type it)

 

[The_Lillard_King]

We were this close to getting KD, can you imagine . . .

 

[MickZagger]

We were this close to getting KD, can you imagine . . .

Drop it, bro. Just drop it.

 

[PapaG]

I'd still take Greg Oden. He had a 23 PER in 21 games of under 24 mpg at some point of his career in a season he purportedly was on the court.

The media is biased! Give Greggers some love!

 

[Ghost Pepper]

Um..... KD can create his own shot from anywhere... he can play the 2,3,4 and as shown in the world games the 5 too! He's two inches taller than Blake and already is scoring 30+ a night for a winning team, not scrub points for a team that can't get out of the way of itself!

You can dunk till your arm falls off ask Shawn Kemp but unless you can make your teamates better and beat real teams nightly your a gimmick not an allstar!

 

[B-Roy]

Um..... KD can create his own shot from anywhere... he can play the 2,3,4 and as shown in the world games the 5 too! He's two inches taller than Blake and already is scoring 30+ a night for a winning team, not scrub points for a team that can't get out of the way of itself!

You can dunk till your arm falls off ask Shawn Kemp but unless you can make your teamates better and beat real teams nightly your a gimmick not an allstar!

Blake is a rookie. People were saying the same things about Durant his first two seasons.

Let's give Griffin some time shall we? Griffin in his first year > Durant in his first year.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Blake is a rookie. People were saying the same things about Durant his first two seasons.

Let's give Griffin some time shall we? Griffin in his first year > Durant in his first year.

That was my train of thought. Either way we're debating Bugattis and Lamborghinis here.

 

[XXPrimusXX]

I'd still take Greg Oden. He had a 23 PER in 21 games of under 24 mpg at some point of his career in a season he purportedly was on the court.

The media is biased! Give Greggers some love!

This.

 

[Ghost Pepper]

I think Blake can dunk! What else can he do? He's an undersized PF who can't really create he has to be created for! KD can do it all and he's only getting better! Keep in mind he's LA's height now.

 

[B-Roy]

I think Blake can dunk! What else can he do? He's an undersized PF who can't really create he has to be created for! KD can do it all and he's only getting better! Keep in mind he's LA's height now.

Damn, he really is a BEAST if he can average 22 PPG on dunks alone.

 

[andalusian]

Both are fantastic. One is a tall T-Mac (with less passing but better, gasp, scoring) the other is a Karl Malone type. The one that is more durable would probably be my option. Either one will be fantastic.

 

[Nikolokolus]

God I wish I could dig up the posts slagging the hell out of Durant during his rookie year. I remember people absolutely murdering him for not only his numbers but his team's success. Give it time people. If Griffin doesn't fall apart he's going to be great -- possibly like top 5 in the league great (maybe higher?).

 

[Nikolokolus]

FWIW:

http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=310222025

There's your Griffin vs. Durant ... and for all the people talking about Griffin being a Barkley clone, I don't remember Chuck sharing the sugar much.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

The paper Clips were absolutely throttled by KD and crew.

 

[KingSpeed]

Griffin and it's not even close.

The dude had 28/11/8 tonight and he's still just a rookie. Sure, the Clips aren't winning as much as the Thunder but Gordon is hurt and exactly how many games did Durant win his rookie year?

Durant may not even be the best player on his team (see Westbrook). Griffin by a mile.

 

[STOMP]

Um..... KD can create his own shot from anywhere... he can play the 2,3,4 and as shown in the world games the 5 too! He's two inches taller than Blake and already is scoring 30+ a night for a winning team, not scrub points for a team that can't get out of the way of itself!

You can dunk till your arm falls off ask Shawn Kemp but unless you can make your teamates better and beat real teams nightly your a gimmick not an allstar!

I voted for Durant and really don't think it's a close comparison at all, but what I bolded is not true. At their respective predrafts KD came in 6'9 barefoot while Griffin measured 6'8.5 or all of 1/2" of difference in height. Of course you don't play hoops with the top of your head which is why many pay more attention to wingspan and standing reach measurements. Durant holds a decided advantage in those measurements with a 7'4.75 WS and 9'2 Standing compared to Blake's 6'11.25 & 8'9 measurements.

STOMP

 

[Nate4Prez]

Griffin and it's not even close.

The dude had 28/11/8 tonight and he's still just a rookie. Sure, the Clips aren't winning as much as the Thunder but Gordon is hurt and exactly how many games did Durant win his rookie year?

Durant may not even be the best player on his team (see Westbrook). Griffin by a mile.

Haha. Good old one game Kingspeed.

Brandon Jennings Scored 55 points as a Rookie!! Clearly he is better than both and it's not even close. Jennings by a mile.

 

[B-Roy]

Haha. Good old one game Kingspeed.

Brandon Jennings Scored 55 points as a Rookie!! Clearly he is better than both and it's not even close. Jennings by a mile.

Griffin is averaging 22/13 and his team already has more wins than Durant's Sonics in his first season.

 

[PapaG]

I voted for Durant and really don't think it's a close comparison at all, but what I bolded is not true. At their respective predrafts KD came in 6'9 barefoot while Griffin measured 6'8.5 or all of 1/2" of difference in height. Of course you don't play hoops with the top of your head which is why many pay more attention to wingspan and standing reach measurements. Durant holds a decided advantage in those measurements with a 7'4.75 WS and 9'2 Standing compared to Blake's 6'11.25 & 8'9 measurements.

STOMP

That's up for debate. Durant did measure 6'9", but that was as an 18 year-old at the June 2007 draft camp. He didn't turn 19 until October of that year.

There are many rumors of him growing another inch or two since he was drafted. Unfortunately, he has no need to ever be measured again, but many in the NBA claim he is now closer to 6'10" or even 6'11" than the 6'9" he measured as a draft prospect.

 

[MickZagger]

Blake is a rookie. People were saying the same things about Durant his first two seasons.

Let's give Griffin some time shall we? Griffin in his first year > Durant in his first year.

Durant as a rookie was 19. Griffin as a rookie is almost 22.

 

[Minstrel]

Durant as a rookie was 19. Griffin as a rookie is almost 22.

Durant was also handicapped by PJ Carlisimo as a rookie. That's probably a loss of 5 PER right there.

I voted Durant and it isn't even all that close in my mind.

 

[maxiep]

Durant.

 

[Natebishop3]

I think Griffin is overrated too. Dude is Dwight Howard, but without the gigantic frame. He's an athlete, and that's about all I've seen so far. I also think the guy is insanely coddled by the refs right now. How many free throws does he average per game?