Durant vs. Lillard 1 on 1?

[e_blazer]

So Durant has dropped a challenge to players who feel they should have been put on the All Star squad over him: play him 1 on 1 for his spot. Thimk Dame should take him up on it?

http://www.thescore.com/nba/news/695723

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

LMFAO Dame would get killed... 6'10 scorer vs 6'3 guard...

 

[PtldPlatypus]

At first, I thought that sounded like a pretty cool comment, but the more I think about it, the more it just comes off douche-y to me. I mean, he's a 7-footer with long arms, a decent handle, and a sweet outside stroke; of course he's going to beat anyone in a 1-on-1 game. And on top of that, no one says he's not a good enough player to be in the all-star game; the issue is that he has missed too much of the season to deserve it.

But as to the question asked, no, I don't think Lillard should take him up on it. Getting worked over 1-on-1 by a guy who's 9 inches taller than him isn't going to do him any favors. It sure would be an entertaining lead-in to the game, though. And even if he lost, I'd LOVE to see Dame drive and dunk on Durant just once...

 

[e_blazer]

Yeah, that's my opinion as well. Now, if Westbrick wants to put his spot on the line, that's another matter.

 

[Eastoff]

Damian won't show up, but I know someone that should...

 

[SlyPokerDog]

If the game was played in a park in Oakland, Lillard would win. No way he loses in front of his hometown.

 

[LameR]

People aren't questioning Durant's selection because of his ability, they're questioning it because of how few games he's played thus far. Doing a 1v1 game doesn't change that.

 

[KingSpeed]

I was just about to post this. Our forum rules. News breaks fast.

 

[KingSpeed]

Markeiff Morris should take him up on it. 3rd best ISO player in league.

 

[magnifier661]

NBA could make it a pay per view game! Hundreds of millions made!

And don't think Durant can school dame. Dame can finish around the rim and is much quicker

 

[Boise Blazer]

How cool would it be if there was something like that to determine the last spot. Maybe not just one on one. Maybe an. All around competition that also includes that

 

[noknobs]

People aren't questioning Durant's selection because of his ability, they're questioning it because of how few games he's played thus far. Doing a 1v1 game doesn't change that.

This. Durant must not be intelligent enough to understand that.

 

[Strenuus]

Ego much, Durant?

This is not a good look on him.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

We should all take him up on it. After 100 or so games he'll eventually be so tired that he'll lose.

 

[riverman]

I thought the NBA was adamant about promoting no bullying ...respect..pass it on. Durant should pick on someone his own size. At least someone who could contest his shot. Picking on a small guy like Dame is just in poor taste

 

[riverman]

If Dame did it he should use Isiah Thomas' old trick from the Bad Boys days...step on his toes when you guard him. IT used to do that to Jordan all the time. Durant's toe is already sore.

 

[Natebishop3]

One on one with no refs? I don't know if that would bode well for durant.


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[PDXFonz]

Durant would probably smoke Dame.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

One on one with no refs? I don't know if that would bode well for durant.


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Durant is the type of guy that would call a foul in a pickup game lol

 

[Strenuus]

Durant is the type of guy that would call a foul in a pickup game lol

Or get pissed at himself for not making the call.

 

[blue32]

F durant.

 

[dreamcloud]

It would be more interesting to see LMA vs Durant one-on-one instead

 

[magnifier661]

It would be more interesting to see LMA vs Durant one-on-one instead

Aldridge would have his lunch money, steal his shoes, then make him cry and walk home with his ball

 

[Natebishop3]

Insecure much, Kevin?


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[KeepOnRollin]

I am not sure that Durant would beat Westbrook one on one at this point. And I no fan of Westbrook at all. Durant is beat up.

 

[Denny Crane]

They used to have 1-on-1 games on TV years ago. The little guys destroyed the big guys, and it wasn't close. A lot has changed in the skill set of the taller guys today, but I think Lillard would kill him with long range shots and easily drive past him for easy layups.

 

[noknobs]

I really want Claver to accept the challenge.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[e_blazer]

I wouldn't get measured for the All-Star uniform just yet, Mark. Dirk has an incentive to let the boss win. Durant....not so much.

 

[Natebishop3]

I would actually like to see Dame play Durant. That would certainly be entertaining.