"Both of those guys don’t have a flaw" - Andre Iguodala hails Paul George and Kevin Durant
For a long time now, Kevin Durant and Paul George have been considered two of the best players in the NBA. Durant is one of the most lethal scorers, while George remains one of the most versatile players.
NBA veteran Andre Iguodala recently opened up about the skillset of the two superstars. In his eyes, Kevin Durant and Paul George do not have a single weakness in their game.
On the point forward podcast, Iguodala said:
“When you're selling a basketball shoe, you have to see whose game would you emulate as a hooper. Paul George is the second-most talented player in the NBA. Kevin Durant is the most talented player, I am talking about size and skill set. Both of those guys don’t have a flaw in their basketball skill set.
"We had this discussion about Paul George. Somebody said 'he doesn't do any one thing great.' I'm like 'what doesn't he do great? What can't he do?'"
Comparing Kevin Durant and Paul George's careers
Kevin Durant and Paul George have been playing in the NBA for a while now. Durant has played 16 seasons, while George has played 13.
While George's skills are undeniable, Durant easily takes the crown as the better player between the two. KD is a two-time champion, has two Finals MVP awards, is a former league MVP and has 13 All-Star selections. After carrying the OKC Thunder to the 2012 Finals. Durant cemented his legacy after winning two titles with the Golden State Warriors.
Paul George also had the opportunity to achieve the success Kevin Durant did. However, since he spent most of his career in the Eastern Conference, he was denied several times by LeBron James, who hailed supreme.
Durant is also a much better scorer than George. KD has averaged 27.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks so far in his career. As for PG, he's averaged 20.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 steals.
While injuries have ravaged both players, KD has continued to hit new heights, which is why he is still considered one of, if not the best, in the game today.