True or false, : Prime Wade is > prime KD

[Rigby.]

I hate KD's move like everyone else but if yall gonna compare this dude to guys out of blind rage, at least make it to someone you can create a reasonable argument about. The main talking point in here already seems to be defense and yeah Wade got the blocks he was a physical marvel (pause) in his prime, but KD getting thrown on what few 7 footers you got left whenever Draymond aint in and nikkas still aint backing him under the rim. He's stalemating guys who got 50+ pounds on him (obv cant play 40 minutes there). I could drop stats but they'd be contextless without recognizing the threat that GS's switchy defense applies to someone going to the rim. Just know while he's not an ATG defender, the margin between their two capabilities on that end is closer than the other one

 

[camer999]

I hate KD's move like everyone else but if yall gonna compare this dude to guys out of blind rage, at least make it to someone you can create a reasonable argument about. The main talking point in here already seems to be defense and yeah Wade got the blocks he was a physical marvel (pause) in his prime, but KD getting thrown on what few 7 footers you got left whenever Draymond aint in and nikkas still aint backing him under the rim. He's stalemating guys who got 50+ pounds on him (obv cant play 40 minutes there). I could drop stats but they'd be contextless without recognizing the threat that GS's switchy defense applies to someone going to the rim. Just know while he's not an ATG defender, the margin between their two capabilities on that end is closer than the other one

How is KD offensively MUCH better than Dwade, he has an edge because of shooting. Dwade was also in his prime before the era of the 3-ball.

 

[CarltonJunior]

Let me guess, you didn't know Durant never made all Defensive teams in his whole career right?

Wade made it multiple times. Its a honest mistske of you just not knowing right ?

And Durant scores 2 more ppg per game than wade for his career. They shoot the same fg % though

Wade is an incredibly smart defender, and one of the best shot blocking guards to play the game. He's never impacted the game defensively like KD did last season.

KD's also a much more gifted scorer, and at his height he's a lot more dangerous than Wade.

 

[Chabot College]

Let me guess, you didn't know Durant never made all Defensive teams in his whole career right?

Wade made it multiple times. Its a honest mistske of you just not knowing right ?

And Durant scores 2 more ppg per game than wade for his career. They shoot the same fg % though

KD had a DPOY caliber year last season. Not being acknowledged with awards doesn't change that. The guy is a rim protector that defends big men and switches on guards.

You want to bring up field goal percentages not knowing that you hurt your own argument. Wade was a slasher, KD takes jump shots and still managed to have a similar percentage

 

[Project Pooch]

I hate KD's move like everyone else but if yall gonna compare this dude to guys out of blind rage, at least make it to someone you can create a reasonable argument about. The main talking point in here already seems to be defense and yeah Wade got the blocks he was a physical marvel (pause) in his prime, but KD getting thrown on what few 7 footers you got left whenever Draymond aint in and nikkas still aint backing him under the rim. He's stalemating guys who got 50+ pounds on him (obv cant play 40 minutes there). I could drop stats but they'd be contextless without recognizing the threat that GS's switchy defense applies to someone going to the rim. Just know while he's not an ATG defender, the margin between their two capabilities on that end is closer than the other one

Ok lets talk offense. Durant efficiency plummeted damn near every year in okc in the playoffs. While wade raised his game


Prime Wade is better on both ends

 

[ELESDEE616]

Compare that no heart p*ssy to DGawd

 

[duncanthetall]

Umm why?

KD better shooter and rebounder

Wade is a better defender and passer. Scoring is close and I trust prime wade more to LEAD a tean more than someone who joins a bandwagon

KD isn't as good at defense as he or GSW fans would lead you to believe, but I dunno about that one fam. Scoring is not close, though. KD is the biggest bytch in the history of NBA superstars, but it is what it is.

 

[Project Pooch]

Wade is an incredibly smart defender, and one of the best shot blocking guards to play the game. He's never impacted the game defensively like KD did last season.

KD's also a much more gifted scorer, and at his height he's a lot more dangerous than Wade.

KD had a DPOY caliber year last season. Not being acknowledged with awards doesn't change that. The guy is a rim protector that defends big men and switches on guards.

You want to bring up field goal percentages not knowing that you hurt your own argument. Wade was a slasher, KD takes jump shots and still managed to have a similar percentage

I checked NBA.com and Durant ranked 41st in terms of fowards in defensive ranking , which is no where near DPOY level. Which explains why he still haven't made a all D team. So i don't know what you dudes are talking about lol

 

[Zyne]

False

 

[Columbo]

If theres no poll by noon tomorrow op is gettin negged



Just one more thing...

Prime Wade>Prime Kobe

Wade would have won 5 rings with Shaq and two with Lebron giving him 7

Negged

 

[Rigby.]

How is KD offensively MUCH better than Dwade, he has an edge because of shooting. Dwade was also in his prime before the era of the 3-ball.

I mean KD is arguably the most gifted scorer and DWade probably wouldnt be top 10 in that regard. Just because your style of play was elite in a different era doesnt mean you dont factor in that the other side thrives in that aspect. KD came up in college and NBA at the tail end of that same era, and 3 pt shooting was still something he routinely practiced at even though he could get his spot against just about anything based on his quick first step off the dribble and his length. Im sure nikkas was in Wade's ear telling him he should learn how to at least be league average shooting outside for years, it was something they told Kobe in the mid 2000s.

Wade was a great acrobatic finisher but I feel you discrediting Kevin's slashing ability just cause he doesnt do it incredibly athletically or something. Peak Wade is better in that regard, but would you say the margin is wider than the shooting crevasse between em? Id also give "picking your spot on the floor" and ability to score in ISO to KD which pretty much gives every scoring attribute to the guy

 

[Jordan>>LeFrozen]

Wades prime was so short it has become easy to overlook, which is why it is. I feel like peak for peak it depends

 

[Rigby.]

Ok lets talk offense. Durant efficiency plummeted damn near every year in okc in the playoffs. While wade raised his game


Prime Wade is better on both ends

Are we talking D-Whistle that was one of the few guys that calls unnaturally supported in the offs? Id give that Wade is more of "the guy" when it comes to taking those clutch shots or whatever, but its well documented that the OKC system post harden was a grind for all participants when it came to smart shots. If you look at the PER of Russ during the post Harden years while KD was there, his PER was pretty comparable. Now IDK how wide the PER of KD reg to post szn (imma assume its pretty large since you're referencing it at all), but based on what you're saying and what im saying, the narrative that Russ forced himself as THE offense in the offs and KD pretty much allowed that gains some more support. It doesnt necessarily mean KD was trash through the offs, he just was playing second fiddle in an ISO no movement offense during a time where defenses are allowed to get away with more.

You gotta factor in the systems one plays in when you mention efficiency

 

[Chabot College]

KD isn't as good at defense as he or GSW fans would lead you to believe, but I dunno about that one fam. Scoring is not close, though. KD is the biggest bytch in the history of NBA superstars, but it is what it is.

I checked NBA.com and Durant ranked 41st in terms of fowards in defensive ranking , which is no where near DPOY level. Which explains why he still haven't made a all D team. So i don't know what you dudes are talking about lol

Coli amnesia strikes again... Google "Kevin Durant defense", there are more articles than I can count about his defense last season. I'm not gonna spend all night posting info that should be common knowledge to people that claim to follow basketball lol.

 

[TrebleMan]

See a lot of Wade highlights, like I said earlier, KD is better.

Dude is an offensive marvel. A lot of players have the same build trying to find the next Durant, but they don't have the same skill set and balance of athleticism.