Kevin Durant is not only one of the BEST but my Favourite Player of All Time (This Blog is NOT Bias…)
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There are some players whose careers demand conversation even before they end, whose legacies stretch beyond numbers and trophies and into the emotional fabric of the sport. Kevin Durant is one of those players. The debate around whether he belongs in the top 10 basketball players of all time has existed for years, but recently, it has grown louder, sharper, and more unavoidable.
Part of that conversation comes from fans who watch him daily. And in building this blog, I wanted to include two perspectives that capture what many feel: the unwavering confidence from @durant_muse35, who wrote that KD’s game seems untouched by age, and the thoughtful breakdown from @santanawrlld, who emphasized Durant’s unmatched scoring versatility and his championship-level pedigree. Both voices reflect a truth that feels more apparent each season, Kevin Durant is not just great. He is historically great.
This blog is an attempt to explore that greatness fully, honestly, and with the curiosity of someone who has studied the game long enough to understand its layers. When you’re evaluating a potential top-10 player of all time, everything counts: the accolades, the skill set, the impact, the longevity, and the moments that shaped their legacy. So let’s break it down piece by piece.
A Career Defined by Scoring Brilliance
If there’s one universal agreement surrounding Kevin Durant, it is that he is one of the most naturally gifted scorers the sport has ever seen. The way he rises into his jumper, the precision of his footwork, the unpredictability of his shot creation, the calmness in chaos, Kevin Durant scores the basketball with a purity that very few have ever approached.
The statistics support this artistry. Kevin Durant is a multi-time scoring champion, has averaged over 27 points per game for his career, and has achieved shooting splits that redefine what efficiency should look like at high volume. He is one of the only players in history with multiple seasons flirting with 50/40/90, and he does it while being one of the most tightly guarded players in the league.
And yet, as @durant_muse35 pointed out, Kevin Durant’s game has somehow resisted the erosion that usually comes with age. Even deep into his 30s, he remains a near-unstoppable offensive engine. His mid-range jumper, in particular, feels like a relic from another era — a shot most players cannot depend on, but Kevin Durant can build an entire scoring identity around.
All-time great scorers are judged by two key qualities: the difficulty of their shot diet and the consistency of their production. Kevin Durant excels at both. The shots he takes — contested pull-ups, one-leg fades, deep threes — are shots most players cannot even attempt, yet Durant makes them look simple. And across nearly two decades, he has never experienced a true statistical decline.
That alone puts him in rare company. But the case grows deeper.
Accolades That Withstand All-Time Comparison
Accolades aren’t the whole conversation, but they are essential to understanding legacy. Durant’s résumé is one that many legends struggled their entire careers to build:
- 2× NBA Finals MVP
- 1× Regular Season MVP (2014)
- 4× Scoring Champion
- 13× All-Star
- 10+ All-NBA selections
- Career 27+ PPG scorer
- One of the most efficient high-volume scorers ever
As @durant_muse35 noted, even his Finals MVPs and 2014 MVP season alone would likely secure him a Hall of Fame spot immediately. But Durant has never been a player whose game was defined by awards. His impact on the floor — the spaces he bends, the mismatches he creates, the gravitational pull he exerts on defenses — is the true foundation of his greatness.
Add to this the fact that Durant dominated in every era he played in: the mid-range-heavy 2000s, the pace-and-space 2010s, and the analytics-driven, dynamic 2020s. The ability to be elite in three distinct eras is a testament to adaptability and longevity.
And that leads to something important: the mental aspect.
Versatility, Playoff Brilliance, and the Skill Set That Ages Perfectly
One of the clearest arguments @santanawrlld made is that Durant’s unique combination of size, agility, shot-making, and versatility is what elevates him beyond most players in NBA history. This is exactly why his prime has stretched so long — his game is not built around athleticism that fades, but around skill that ages gracefully.
Durant can score from:
- Three-point range
- Mid-range
- Post-ups
- Face-ups
- Pick-and-roll creation
- Off-ball movement
This diversity is extremely rare, and it means that no matter how defenses evolve, Durant always has an answer. His playoff performances reflect this consistency. Some of his postseason runs — especially his 2021 campaign, where he nearly eliminated Milwaukee single-handedly — belong among the greatest playoff showings of the modern era.
The playoffs are where the top 10 conversation truly becomes layered. And Durant has repeatedly shown that he is not only capable of elevating his game, but of dominating entire series.
What Truly Defines a Top 10 Player?
Every top 10 list involves factors beyond stats: leadership, versatility, playoff reliability, longevity, and the ability to shape an era. Durant checks each box, but with his own unique approach.
Unlike traditional “leaders,” Durant leads through example. Through mastery. Through consistency. His teammates improve because of the offensive spacing he creates and the calmness he brings to every possession. Young players like Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, and Reed Sheppard, for example, have already spoken about how Durant influences the game simply by being on the court.
Top 10 players reshape the league. They redefine roles. They alter basketball norms.
Durant did all of that.
He normalized 7-foot shot creators.
He expanded what “efficiency” looks like for superstars.
He set a new bar for skill-based scoring.
This is not accidental — this is legacy.
So… Is Kevin Durant Top 10 All Time?
After gathering the evidence, analyzing the impact, and reading through the insights from @durant_muse35 and @santanawrlld, the answer becomes clearer:
Yes. Kevin Durant has a legitimate, defensible, and powerful case as a top 10 player of all time.
Not because of one moment, but because of a career built on sustained excellence. Because of a skill set that will remain unique even decades from now. Because he continues to dominate long after most players slow down. Because he has influenced the next generation as much as he has led his own.
Durant’s legacy is not finished. But even now, the evidence is overwhelmingly in his favor.
And the game feels better for having him.
Shoutout to @Durant_Muse35 and @santanawrlld for making this blog possible!
