Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Could Westbrook and Durant be the best duo in the NBA?

Without a doubt Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are both outstanding players who are feared by most of the league. Kevin Durant's size, stamina and ability to shoot the ball make him a big man with skill whilst Russell Westbrook's speed, power and finesse makes him one of the best guard's in today's league. With incredible basketball IQ, combined they're an unstoppable force, breaking and shattering the oppositions defence. So could it be that these two that we are witnessing are the best duo in the league today?

From today's game (Game 5) of the OKC Thunder vs. the SA Spurs we saw Russell Westbrook gave it his all whilst clutching it in the final moments of the game to break away from this nail bitter to give the OKC the W and a lead on the games won (3-2). Westbrook dropped 35 points and 9 assists, unquestionable from the season leader in assists, whilst KD dropped 23 points and 6 rebounds to secure the game.

What sets them apart from all else duos in the league is their chemistry, with their 7th consecutive season playing together, you could say that they're used to each other, they know the ins and outs of each playing style and use it to their advantage every game whilst utilising their teammates to secure every win as possible.

Image from: http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/oklahoma-city-thunder-russell-westbrook-kevin-durant-mock-super-bowl-020816
The way these two play today is reminiscent of the reign and terror of the vintage Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. It's unquestionable that this pair is one of the best duos in the NBA today, if not THE best.

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