Durant: Only four super scorers in the 21st century, Curry and Harden are not qualified!

Durant: Only four super scorers in the 21st century, Curry and Harden are not qualified!

Throughout the long history of the NBA, many outstanding super scorers have emerged, from Chamberlain to Jordan, from the "Big Four Guards" to today's James, Durant, Harden, etc. These players have not only conquered countless fans with their top-notch offensive abilities but also made the NBA the most watched sports event.

Recently, Durant shared his list of the strongest scorers in the 21st century during an interview, which has sparked widespread attention and discussion. Surprisingly, superstars like Curry, Harden, and Irving, who are famous for scoring, did not appear on Durant's list. So, who are the super scorers in Durant's mind? Let's take a look.

Kobe

Kobe is hailed as the player closest to Jordan. His style is elegant and spectacular. In terms of scoring, Kobe is also one of the strongest in history. He once set records such as 81 points in a single game, 62 points in three quarters, and four consecutive games with 50+. At critical moments, Kobe is also the most reliable choice, having performed countless solo-saving buzzer-beaters throughout his career.

McGrady

At his peak, McGrady was undoubtedly one of the top scorers in the league. His pull-up jumper was almost unsolvable back then, and the "35 seconds, 13 points" feat is well-known. He also won the scoring title for two consecutive years. It's worth noting that Durant's draft template was McGrady, and he has openly said that many of his techniques were learned from McGrady.

Durant

Durant putting himself on this list is not self-deprecating. As a four-time scoring champion, Durant possesses a center-like physique while also having the ball handling and shooting skills of a guard, making him unstoppable on the offensive end and able to create mismatches against anyone. It's not an exaggeration to say that Durant's appearance changed people's stereotypical impression that tall players can only play inside.

James

James has always claimed that he is not a scorer, but when he wants to, scoring is as easy as taking something out of a pocket, even at the age of 40, he can still easily score 30+. Compared to the above three, James excels in stability. He has maintained an average score of no less than 20 points since entering the league and holds the record of scoring in double figures in 1,200 consecutive games. Such scoring stability is unparalleled in history.