When it comes to the small forward position, the Oklahoma City Thunder have Kevin Durant and not much else.
In fairness, having the reigning Most Valuable Player in his prime is more than enough for any team. Durant is one of the two best players in the NBA, arguably neck-and-neck with the Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James. He's an effortless scorer who doesn't get nearly enough credit for his excellence in the other aspects of his game.
Durant is relentless on the glass, especially on the defensive boards. He's finished in the top seven in defensive rebounds twice during his seven years in the league. Last season, he averaged 6.7 defensive rebounds per game, which was tied for 12th with the Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph. He finished with 7.4 total boards per contest (34th in the NBA).
Defensively, he's vastly underrated. According to 82games.com, opponents had an effective field-goal percentage of 48.9 percent against Durant. His 4.4 defensive win shares were good for 10th-best in the league, and he had a defensive rating of 104.
Still, the biggest feathers in The Durantula's cap are his o ...
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