Green: Only two players in the NBA today don't need to prove themselves, Durant and Harden are not qualified!
As we all know, "Dream Chaser" Green is one of the most annoying players in the NBA today. He punches Gobert and kicks Adams on the court, using all kinds of dirty moves, and even doesn't spare his teammates. Off the court, Green's various shocking remarks have earned him a lot of attention. A sentence like "We were already champions before you came" has made Durant defensive until now. It can be said that whether it's behavior or words, Green always manages to surprise people.
Not long ago, Green's remarks once again sparked heated discussions among fans. He stated that there are only two players in the league who do not need to prove themselves, but superstars like Durant, Antetokounmpo, and Harden are not among them. So, let's take a look together.
In Green's list, Curry is undoubtedly at the forefront. As the number one "Curry fan" in the league, Green has always regarded Curry as his big brother, following his lead both on the court and in the locker room. As teammates who won four championships side by side, their friendship goes without saying. In fact, Curry's career achievements and influence are also among the best among current players. He is not only the founder of the Warriors dynasty but also the leader of the small-ball era. With four championships, one FMVP, two consecutive MVPs, and the historical three-point king, Curry with such a resume no longer needs to prove himself.
The other player Green believes does not need to prove himself is James. Although Green and James are always full of tension on the court, his admiration for James is evident, and they are very close privately. And James' greatness is beyond words. He is the face of the NBA in this era, leading his team to the finals ten times in his career, winning 4 championships + 4FMVP + 4MVP, and being selected to the best first team 13 times, creating the "411" historical feat. It is not an exaggeration to say that just these achievements alone are enough to make James enter the discussion range of GOAT.
Once Green's remarks came out, many fans spoke up for Durant. After all, Durant was once called the "big and small kings" of the league with James, holding 2 championships + 2FMVP + 1MVP, four scoring titles, and six best first teams, which is enough to shine. Moreover, without Durant, the Warriors might not have been able to achieve the feat of two consecutive championships. However, in Green's view, Durant's dream of winning the championship was largely due to the strong overall strength of the Warriors back then, and the phrase "We had already won the championship before you came" is the perfect explanation. At the same time, after leaving the Warriors, Durant has yet to prove that he can lead a team to win the championship on his own, which has become a point of attack for Green.
In fact, if we use James and Curry as standards, there are indeed no players in the league who can reach their level at present. Although Antetokounmpo and Jokic have both led their teams to win championships and won double MVPs, there is still a significant gap in terms of personal honors, data accumulation, influence, and commercial value. While Harden and Westbrook have rich personal honors, they have yet to prove themselves on the stage of the finals, so it is reasonable that they have not been included. What do you think about this?