The Ringer NBA Show Does Kevin Durant Belong in the GOAT Discussion? Plus, Mailbag Monday! | Real Ones
Jan 22, 2024
Kevin Durant discusses his résumé to be considered the greatest NBA player of all time. The hosts also talk about the importance of celebrating franchise history and treating players on their way out. The podcast ends with a Mailbag Monday segment.
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Durant’s Resume Vs. The GOAT Criteria
- Kevin Durant has an elite individual resume and will sit near the top of all-time lists for skill and scoring.
- But his championship and MVP totals fall short of the conventional
GOAT Claims Reflect Competitive Mindset
- Athlete declarations about being the greatest often reflect competitive mindset more than objective resume.
- Logan Murdock and others view KD's statements as assertion of dominance rather than settled proof.
Durant As A Top-Tier Team Pick
- Durant frames his place as someone Michael Jordan or LeBron would pick for a five-on-five game.
- Hosts see that as him sitting in the top tier just below the GOATs, not above them.