Former NBA defender makes controversial remarks, James is questioned, Durant is innocently shot

Recently, former NBA player Austin Rivers made a remark on the "Ringer NBA" podcast. To sum it up, "James' arsenal is less than half of KD." It undoubtedly takes a lot of courage to say such remarks. Although Durant is a super scorer at the powerful level, James is the first player in NBA history, so he has to admit Rivers Jr.'s courage.

Xiaoli pointed out that James' style of playing is not a typical scorer's template. He believes that James mainly relies on strength, pure willpower, concentration and basketball IQ to analyze and control the game. Especially the strength, which allows him to forcibly hit the basket, is right. James's offensive and defensive transition at his peak was not a defender who could defend him, and James's ball maker is also one of the best in the league.

Of course, Xiaoli's implication is that James' scoring skills are far less rich than Durant. In Rivers Jr.'s heart, the list of the strongest scorers in history includes Durant, Anthony, Harden, Kobe, Jordan, and Iverson, but there is no James, because James is "not sexy in playing style." James relies more on the characteristics of non-traditional scorers. It seems that Xiaoli does not agree with James' scoring method.

First of all, let's look at it. From a skill level, Durant does have amazing scoring methods. He is 2.11 meters tall but has a guard-like dribbling and shooting feel. Whether it is a jump shot outside the three-point line or a layup in the penalty area, he can do it easily. His shooting point is extremely high, and it is difficult for defensive players to block. In positional battles, he can play singles with his back and dunk quickly during fast breaks. Although three-pointers are not top-notch, they are not ruthless at critical moments. After attracting defense, they can still pass the ball to their teammates, and the scoring methods are extremely comprehensive.

However, James's scoring style also has a unique charm. When she was young, James rushed up like a tank, and he could easily break through and make a layup with his super physical fitness. As he grows older, his jump shot skills become more and more superb. He can not only score himself, but also read and crack the opponent's defense by controlling the rhythm of the game, creating scoring opportunities for his teammates. His scoring ability at critical moments is also at the top level in history.

Netizens had a fierce debate over Rivers' remarks. Some fans believe that James' scoring method is simple and efficient. The ultimate goal of a basketball game is to throw the ball into the basket, and it is understandable to score in the most direct and effective way. For example, Curry can change the league structure with one hand three points, and the amount of scoring methods does not fully represent the level of scoring ability. But some fans also feel that from the perspective of viewing and diversity of skills, Durant's scoring methods are indeed more abundant, and James is indeed not as good as that.

In fact, a simple comparison of James and Durant's scoring abilities has limitations. The two have different positions in the team. James is an "all-round fighter", taking into account both points, rebounds and assists, and his impact on the game is all-round. Durant often plays the role of "pure scorer". At critical moments when scoring, he can always stand up and respond. This is like comparing a military advisor who is planning to fight with a vanguard general who is rushing to kill the enemy. Both sides have their own secrets. In any case, both are great scorers in NBA history.