Overall Durant is the better player (and this is coming from a Carmelo Fan)
Scoring wise
Carmelo -----has multiple ways of scoring, and is damn near unstoppable in 1 on 1 situations, and also has a beast post up game.
Durant----- No stranger to scoring the ball either, we have hear the youngest scoring champion in NBA history, unlimited Range, and probably the deadliest Jumper in the NBA, he can also use his length to take advantage of scoring down low.
Durant- IMO is the winner here-- he's way more efficient than melo and shoots at a high FG%
Durant--- winner
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Rebounding-------
Carmelo- IMO is the winner here, he never gives up on a rebounding, if he's under the basket and knows his shot is off he's up their in the air to grab the rebounding for the put back in lighting speeds. Neither are GREAT rebounders but Carmelo EDGES this one out
Carmelo--- winner
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Defense-------
Durant IMO winner here
Tough call i don't know both are not great defenders, but Melo's defense has improved quite a bit. I would say Durant is probably still the better defender because of his length.
Durant-- winner
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Strength------
IMO- Carmelo wins here
Im sure we can all agree Carmelo has this department locked down
Carmelo winner---
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Speed and Agility-----
IMO- EVEN but ill give the slight edge to Durant
In transition Durant is clearly quicker blows by his defender with a nasty finish.
1 vs 1 situations i would give it to Carmelo, give him to much room he'll shoot it, come to close he'll blow by you before you can blink your eyes.
Winner---Durant
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ASSITS-----
Statisicaly, Durant is the winner in this department, so id have to give this one to him + he's more of a team player.
Durant-winner
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Clutchness---------
CARMELO HANDS DOWN
--- No matter how good of a scorer Durant may be , im still giving the ball to Carmelo for a final shot without thinking twice.
-Carmelo Winner
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Durant is what 23 years old, in about 2 years Durant will make Carmelo look like childs play IMO. Iv'e never seen a player so deadly at such a young age before i mean just 2 years ago he was the scoring champ averaging 30 ppg and thats very impressive. Once Durant puts on a little more muscle and develops a post up game the kids going to be scary for years to come.
Dont get me wrong both are great scorers and players but at the end of the day i think i'd have to take Durant over Melo.
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If Durant was in Melos position during the playoffs I STILL don't see us making it out the first round. They would lock Durant up just like they did to MELO. You see with the Thunder they have Westbrook and Harden to take the scoring load off Durant, We were to injured during these playoffs to make noise.
IF Melo was in Durants position and had to lead the Thunder, i honestly don't know. Melo never played next to a PG as explosive as Westbrook. Lin is explosive to but not as aggressive as Westbrook. Melo is not really a catch in shoot player nor is he a good of 3pt shooter as Durant and he's not as efficient. I think Melo could of took the thunder the western conference finals but i dont think they would reach the FINALS FINALS for the championship. their would be to much iso play between Melo and westbrook.