That Durantless Warriors team was amazing until D-Mo’s butt sweat killed Curry. Durant is a superstar, but I definitely would like to see him without 2-3 HOF teammates for once. He has always been on stacked rosters.
I don't think this team would be any worse with a healthy Durant replacing Harden. It would run differently. And Capela's numbers might be reduced. But I'd put my money on it being a wash.
Embiid is also slowly making his way up that list. If he finds a way to beat Boston and the Cavs/Raptors to make it to the Finals this season, he should make his way up that list even quicker. Right now he's a star big man with health concerns.
I hate Durant! I think he’s soft. He’s not a competitor. But he is a superstar... HOWEVER, there is a point to be made about how he’s needed help more than any other superstar (maybe ever) to have a title contending team. If you’ll remember, when Westbrook went down in the playoffs against us, Durant couldn’t even get past Memphis in the 2nd round. And we saw this year what happens when Steph goes down... KD is an elite shooter with god given gifts that make him impossible to defend... But as far as making others better, creating offense for the team, etc. he doesn’t come close to Harden or LeBron. He’s one of the best players in the game today. But on an all time scale, I think he’s quite overrated.
