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Kevin Durant Calls Out “Attention Wh*Res” After Larry Bird Chosen Over Him in Internet Shattering Comparison
Kevin Durant is one of the most talented scorers the league has ever seen. Durant had yet another fabulous season, leading the Nets in scoring. Kevin is also 7 feet tall, one reason why his skill set is unique when compared to others. With such exceptional talent follows comparisons with all-time greats.
Apart from winning titles and leading the team, Durant’s scoring ability is often compared to Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and other greats. Talent can be compared with style and skill. Though when it comes to numbers, the Celtics’ all-time great has his numbers better than KD.
Kevin Durant gets compared to Larry Bird on Twitter
Durant is one of the most active social media users in the NBA. Recently, a few replies to a tweet caught Durant’s attention. The tweet shares a video of Larry Bird’s numbers being compared to Durant’s. This tweet was followed by a few replies that called out Kevin, to which he added a surprising reply.
It’s crazy how the internet made grown men attention whores. https://t.co/xubk5rs4Ph
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) April 10, 2022
Durant gets called out by fans a lot, especially on Twitter. He loves interacting with his fans on social media, as he never misses replying to controversial and appreciative comments on him. Though one might wonder who between Kevin and Larry is better.
Kevin Durant versus Larry Bird
Comparing these two great players calls for numbers. Bird had only played 23 seasons in his career. He once injured his back while shoveling crushed rocks, which remained a problem for the rest of his career. His career average is 24.3 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists a game on 49% shooting from the field. Bird averaged 27 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 6 assists on 51% shooting in his peak years, from 1983 to 1988.
Larry was an excellent three-point shooter, which most people approve of by bringing up the three-point contest. Bird won the three-point contest in 1988, wearing his warmup jacket.
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Whereas Kevin Durant has 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists as his career averages. Durant averaged 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists in his time in Oklahoma. Both have insane averages and they share the same position on the court. Larry is a 3 time NBA champ, whereas KD has 2 rings.
Who are you starting your #NBA team with, Kevin Durant or Larry Bird?
Choose wisely. #NBA75 #Celtics #NetsWorld #KevinDurant #LarryBird @CLNS_Nick @RealBobManning @Joe_Sway @HonestLarry1 @frostybias @MikeDynon @coug88 @Dee4threeG @NBACobwebs @CelticsCLNS @CLNSMedia pic.twitter.com/MnJ2NzKMJ0
— NBA History on CLNS (@NBAHistoryCLNS) April 10, 2022
It wouldn’t be appropriate to claim the better player now as KD still has quite a few seasons left. Larry spent quite some time dealing with injuries. Had he not broken his back, he could’ve played a few more seasons.
Who do you think is the better small forward? Do let us know in the comments.
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