Kevin Durant is legit. I'm a huge fan. I know it'd be hard to pass on Oden, but man Durant really is a mix between T-Mac and KG. If you haven't seen him play, you should check him out. Anybody feeling me?
You can't go wrong with either one. Right now Durant is the better player, you could even make the case he's the best player in college basketball right now. Durant is a unique talent, as is Oden because of his sheer size and defensive impact on a game. If I had to compare the scenario, it would be like asking a GM, would you want to start your franchise with Kevin Garnett or Tim Duncan? IMO you can build a championship team around either one if they are committed to improving every year and live up to their potential.
Personally, if we draft Oden I see us trading Dally or Hunter. Durant would be a great, great pick though.
I stated this earlier, but I do feel Durant will be the better of the two on the professional level. However, Oden is playing with an injured hand, and is only 18 years old so we will see how he comes along as the season progresses. Durant has blown me away though.
Thought you learnt with Iverson a guard can't lead you to a title. Only way to win is with a big man. Durrent has been great this season, went to a few of his games but you don't choose a wing player over a elite big man.
Not to compare Oden/Durant as big men, but Durant is not exactly a short guy himself standing at 6'10" I can see him developing a skill set in a few years, once he puts on more weight, to be able to score at will both inside and outside.
<div class="quote_poster">authentiq Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">isn't Oden currently playing withonly one hand?</div> Yeah his shooting hand is the one that's hurt
