Kevin Durant disses LeBron James after fan suggests King James is the GOAT over Jordan

While Brooklyn Nets are currently playing at NBA bubble, Kevin Durant is still sidelined after his 2019 Achilles injury. This week, Durant was spotted shopping for sneakers with some Cool Kicks members. While at store, 31-year-old NBA star interacted with a fan, who stood firm in his belief that Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James is NBA's greatest of all time. 

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Kevin Durant reacts to fan to calling LeBron James GOAT

While Durant was about to make his way to checkout, a fan from store spoke about playing in an AAU game where Durant was also present. Cool Kicks members n asked him to tell Durant who y think is greatest basketball player of all time. fan replied with LeBron James' name, which left two-time NBA champion unimpressed. While Durant did t stay for long before checking out and leaving, he dropped a "that's crazy" in reply. 

LeBron James vs Michael Jordan NBA GOAT debate

Durant is among many players to have commented on never-ending LeBron James vs Michael Jordan NBA GOAT debate. Many chose James as best player in NBA since Jordan retired, with most claiming that James' statistical dominance makes him GOAT over Jordan. Durant has faced James three times during NBA Finals – once with OKC Thunder and twice with Golden State Warriors. While Durant has one less NBA championship than James, he did outperform James while with Warriors, which earned him his two Finals MVP awards.

Last September, Durant was  one who stated that one player can get GOAT tag, even questioning if it matters while considering bigger picture. Durant furr spoke about how being GOAT does t motivate him. In April, Draymond Green was on All Smoke podcast, where he spoke about Durant's attitude after 2017 NBA Finals. As per Green, Durant changed after James was still considered NBA's best player even though he got best of LeBron. 

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While LeBron James vs Michael Jordan debate has been going on for years, Durant is t only player to have chosen Jordan over James. According to a poll conducted by Athletic among 2019 NBA players where y answered various equations about two GOATS, 73 percent chose Jordan, while 11.9 percent went with James. A total of 10.6 percent picked late NBA legend, Kobe Bryant. Retired legends like Magic Johnson have also chosen Jordan as ir GOAT. While Magic Johnson complimented James, he added that he has to win a few more NBA championships to be on Jordan's level. 

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Kevin Durant vs James Harden

While Durant was at store, people also debated about Durant and James Harden. Both played for OKC Thunder, and are considered two of most efficient scorers in today's game. Both made it to 2012 NBA Finals against James' Miami Heat. Durant averd 30.6 points per game that series, while Harden scored 12.4 per game in five-game series. While Harden was less efficient back n, Rockets star is currently leading NBA scorer with a 34.3 points per game aver this season. Durant, who also contracted COVID-19 during NBA hiatus, is expected to make his comeback during 2020-21 season. 

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(Im credits: AP)