20 greatest small forwards ever: The HoopsHype list
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Top accolades: Two NBA titles, two Finals MVPs, one MVP, six All-NBA 1st Team selections, 14 All-Stars, four Olympic gold medals, one Olympic MVP, one World Cup gold medal, one World Cup MVP
NBA rank: 8th in scoring, 64th in blocks, 82nd in assists, 96th in rebounds, 125th in steals
Scoring comes so easy for him it’s almost ridiculous, as Kevin Durant is a 7-footer with ballhandling, quickness and a pristine jumper that he can hit from legitimately anywhere on the floor. Durant’s also an impactful defender when he needs to be, moving his feet quickly and blocking shots at pivotal moments. Durant may still move up a few spots in the rankings, but will not be in contention for the top spots due to missed time because of injury.
He will have to settle with being the greatest player in Olympic basketball history, the only one with four gold medals and the lone star with MVPs in the NBA, Olympics and World Cup.
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