Durant and Leonard, who has a higher historical status? After a comprehensive comparison, the gap is obvious at a glance LeBron James is undoubtedly the top small forward of this era, always at the top of the pyramid. Below him are Durant and Leonard, with the former being hailed as one of the best scorers in history and the latter being the most outstanding two-way star on the wing. Both Durant and Leonard currently hold 2 championships + 2 FMVPs. So, in terms of historical ranking, who is higher? Below, we will conduct a comprehensive comparison from various aspects such as career statistics, honors and achievements, influence, and commercial value. Career Statistics Durant has played 1090 games so far, averaging 36.7 minutes per game, scoring 27.3 points, 7 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 50.1%, 3-point shooting percentage of 38.7%, and free throw percentage of 88.3%. Leonard has played 699 games so far, averaging 31.7 minutes per game, scoring 20 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.6 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 49.8%, 3-point shooting percentage of 39.1%, and free throw percentage of 86.1%. It is not difficult to see that in terms of data comparison, Durant almost completely dominates, and it should be noted that this is still based on playing more than 300 games more than Leonard. Honors and Achievements Durant has won 2 championships, 2 FMVPs, 1 MVP, 4 scoring titles, 6 first-team All-NBA selections, 5 second-team All-NBA selections, 14 All-Star appearances, and 1 Rookie of the…

The official announcement from the Clippers has caught the attention of many, as their star player Leonard will be out for several crucial upcoming games due to knee injuries requiring load management. This decision has not only surprised and disappointed fans but also significantly impacted the team's future schedule and overall strength. The Clippers are set to face the fast-paced and energetic Trail Blazers in back-to-back games, which will undoubtedly test the team's overall strength and stamina. Leonard's absence has undoubtedly caused concern among Clippers fans. In previous seasons, he has missed games multiple times due to injuries, even resulting in season-ending situations. Fans jokingly ask if Leonard is about to repeat the old script from previous years, starting with injuries, followed by intermittent absences, and finally announcing a season-ending injury, a plot that has left fans feeling tired and helpless. American commentator Perkins has also expressed strong dissatisfaction and criticism towards Leonard's situation. He believes that Leonard always manages to stay healthy during contract years, contributing excellent performances for the team. However, once the contract is signed, he starts getting injured frequently, which is seen as playing with the Clippers' emotions and trust. Perkins even predicts that Leonard is likely to announce an indefinite hiatus or directly end his season again this year, which would be a heavy blow to the Clippers. Over the past five years, Leonard has indeed missed some games each year citing knee load management. These frequent injuries and absences have not only affected his personal image and reputation but also had a significant impact…

The Lakers have not been performing well recently, suffering three consecutive losses to the depleted Rockets (Smith and Ison absent), Mavericks (Doncic, Irving, and Gafford absent), and Spurs (Sohan absent) with margins of 4, 21, and 24 points respectively. However, after this losing streak, they managed to bounce back with a home victory against the depleted Heat (Butler absent). In this game, the Lakers trailed by as much as 14 points but managed to turn things around in the fourth quarter, ultimately defeating the Heat by a 9-point margin. Up next for the Lakers are matchups against the Nets and Clippers. The Nets, lacking in strength and aiming for a rebuild, should not pose a significant threat to the Lakers. However, the Clippers will be a formidable opponent that could give the Lakers a headache. The Clippers have been displaying remarkable dominance, as evidenced by their recent 59-point victory over the Nets and a 29-point win over the Trail Blazers in a back-to-back game where Leonard was rested. These two victories brought their total to an 88-point win in back-to-back games, tying an NBA record. Following today's game, the Clippers will have a three-day rest before facing the Lakers. With ample rest, the Clippers can be quite formidable, especially considering their ability to play top-tier defense in the league. Despite Leonard missing a significant number of games this season, the Clippers still managed to rank third in defensive efficiency. It is worth noting that since Leonard's return, the Clippers have played six games, during which they achieved the highest defensive…

Recently, the superstar of the Clippers, Leonard, has fallen into deep anger and confusion because he failed to receive a special welfare from the team owner Ballmer - a $25,000 disaster relief award. This benefit was established by Ballmer to commend and reward team members and staff who participated in recent disaster relief work, aiming to affirm their sense of social responsibility and selfless dedication shown in the face of disasters. However, as the core player of the team, Leonard found himself not on the list of this award, which made him feel both surprised and angry. Leonard's dissatisfaction quickly escalated, and his uncle also stood up for him, accusing Ballmer of failing to be fair and just in dealing with this matter, which would undoubtedly have a negative impact on the internal atmosphere of the team. Leonard himself directly questioned Ballmer, wondering why other players like Harden who participated in disaster relief could receive this award, while he, as an indispensable member of the Clippers, received nothing. In his view, as a member of the team, he should enjoy equal treatment with other players in terms of identity and contribution. In response to Leonard's questioning, Ballmer gave his explanation. He emphasized that this award is specifically set up to commend those who actually participate in disaster relief work, and Leonard did not participate in the disaster relief activities due to personal reasons, so he could not enjoy this benefit. However, such an explanation failed to calm Leonard's dissatisfaction. In his view, even if he did not directly participate in…

In the previous game, the Clippers defeated the Nets by a whopping 59 points, with Harden delivering an impressive performance of 21 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 steals. Currently, under Harden's leadership, the Clippers have a record of 22 wins and 17 losses, ranking fifth in the Western Conference. Notably, facing the Trail Blazers in a back-to-back game today, the Clippers have rested Leonard due to right knee injury management. Harden, on the other hand, is playing as usual. For the Clippers, retaining Harden was undoubtedly the best move of last offseason. Analyzing the situations of Philadelphia and the Clippers clearly shows that without Harden, Philadelphia, despite forming a trio of stars, has become a struggling team in the Eastern Conference. Paul George earns a salary of $50 million per year, which was once the amount Harden sought from Philadelphia. However, Harden has proven himself worthy of that salary. At least this season, the 31-year-old Harden has had a significant impact on the Clippers, far surpassing George. As Tyronn Lue stated post-game, Harden is the reason why the Clippers are in fifth place. This season, Harden has played in 37 games, resting only twice, averaging 21.5 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1.46 steals. Offensively, Harden is the core initiator of the Clippers' tactics. The Clippers' strategy centered around Harden has proven effective, as he brings his own system. Last season, George was not entirely satisfied with being marginalized as a role player in a system centered around Harden. Later, Tyronn Lue tried to let George initiate plays,…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season welcomed a focus battle! In this game, the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Eastern weak team, the Brooklyn Nets. Unexpectedly, in this game, the Nets did not fight before they lowered and directly rested all their efforts, which was equivalent to giving the Clippers a big gift! The two biggest highlights of this game were when Harden would score his ninth point to elevate his career total scoring record to 15th in NBA history, and another highlight was what quality of game Leonard could play after three games of testing, especially since this game against the weak team Nets presented a great opportunity! However, as soon as the game started, the Clippers played far worse than expected, and the Nets' third-string players also showed no intention of giving up the game directly. On the Clippers' side, Harden took the lead in opening the situation with inside drives and outside shots, quickly bringing his personal score to 8 points, and the gap between the two sides was not large. Harden seized the opportunity to hit an outside three-pointer during a transition, bringing his personal score for the game to 11 points and officially surpassing Wilkins to become the 15th highest scorer in NBA history! The other protagonist, Leonard, also played commendably in the first quarter. In the first quarter, apart from missing a step-back three-pointer from beyond the three-point line, the remaining two mid-range singles were very impressive! In the first quarter, Leonard shot 3 out of 2 for 4 points and…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the Clippers played against the Nets at home. The game ended with the Clippers defeating the Nets 126-67. Although there is indeed a gap between the Nets and the Clippers, many people did not expect the Nets to collapse so badly in the second half of the game, especially after the third quarter when the Nets really couldn't play anymore. On the other hand, the Clippers had multiple players contributing to the score and continuously widened the gap. The Clippers even led by as much as 64 points in this game, and the Nets suffered a crushing defeat. In this game, the Clippers defeated the Nets by 59 points, which set a new record for the largest point difference in the NBA this season (previously the Celtics defeated the Raptors 125-71 with a 54-point lead). This was also the largest winning point difference in the history of the Clippers (the previous record was 50 points). According to statistics, the last time an NBA game had a score lower than 67 was in 2016, when the Mavericks lost to the Grizzlies 64-80. From these data, we can see how poorly the Nets performed in this game. As for the Clippers, they played very efficiently in this game, not only their starting players but also the bench players like Coffey performed well. In this game, except for the first quarter when the Nets tied with the Clippers, the Nets' score trailed behind the Clippers in the remaining three quarters. In this game, Jones also took the starting…

The Los Angeles Clippers made an impressive comeback after the California wildfires, delivering an outstanding performance in their first game since the disaster. In their home game against the Miami Heat, the Clippers once again demonstrated their strong defensive capabilities while also showcasing an impressive offensive display. Notably, on the defensive end, the Clippers have already managed to hold their opponents to under 100 points in 11 games this season, boasting a record of 10 wins and 1 loss. In this particular match, James Harden continued to showcase his exceptional playmaking abilities. He scored 26 points with 17 attempts, dished out 11 assists, and added 5 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block, perfectly embodying what it means to be an all-around guard. Under his leadership, the Clippers' offensive firepower erupted. The most eye-catching performance came from Ivica Zubac. The Clippers' center dominated the paint, going 10 for 13 to score 21 points and grab 20 rebounds, along with 2 blocks. Remarkably, he achieved this without committing any fouls. According to statistics, the last player in the league to record 20 points, 20 rebounds, and 2 blocks in a game while maintaining a 60% shooting accuracy and zero fouls was the legendary Spurs center, Tim Duncan. Zubac's progress this season is undeniable. Averaging 15.1 points and 12.7 rebounds per game, with his rebound count ranking third in the league, speaks volumes. His shooting percentage stands at an impressive 62%, placing him fifth in the league. These figures represent career highs for Zubac. Harden's arrival has undoubtedly been a key factor in…

The controversies surrounding Leonard have always been numerous, with the main issue being that he has not been playing well. Although his strength was indeed among the top five in the league during his peak period, whether Leonard can maintain a healthy and stable performance is also something that fans feel powerless to criticize. Currently, Leonard has started to stir up trouble again shortly after his return. After winning against the Heat, Leonard made a controversial statement. He said, "This time I will take it slow," which made both the fans and the Clippers feel uneasy. It seems that Leonard wants to rest again, as every time he said this before, his body would immediately encounter problems. After the previous long rest due to a major fire, there were already many doubts about Leonard's professionalism. This time, Leonard actually appeared with news of wanting to rest again, which left the fans speechless. Leonard then added, "I need to take it slow now and not rush. I didn't recover well before, which led to my injuries recurring. So this time, I won't lift my playing time restrictions." This statement suggests that fans should not expect him to play for 30 minutes. Leonard will still adopt a more restful and recuperative game rhythm. Whether the Clippers can enter the playoffs does not seem to be a big concern for Leonard. After all, he has already won two championship trophies, and his main focus now in the Clippers is to maintain his health and secure his super high salary.

Translation of the content: In the NBA league, where competition is almost cruelly fierce, every star faces a significant gamble when making transfer choices. They are betting either on reaching new heights in their careers or falling into an uncertain future. Since the start of this season, the situation with the Philadelphia 76ers has been chaotic. Despite having a luxurious lineup with three giants, their record has been poor, with only 14 wins and 20 losses. Their ranking in the Eastern Conference is far behind, and they haven't even touched the edge of the play-in tournament. In just a year, George's statistics and shooting percentage have plummeted like a roller coaster, creating a huge gap that is truly perplexing. After careful consideration, it seems there is only one plausible explanation: James Harden has a considerable enhancing effect on George. Looking at the current situation, Powell's statistics and shooting percentage while playing alongside Harden are similar to George's last season. This raises the question: Does Harden have an inherent ability to magically enhance the performance of frontline players? Take the recent game against the Suns as an example; George shot only 5 out of 18, with his poor form clearly visible. This season, George has had six games with a shooting percentage below 30%, which would have been unimaginable in the past. Looking back at last season, George played 74 games for the Clippers, with only nine games where his shooting percentage was below 30%. Comparatively, it becomes increasingly evident that George's statistics have declined since leaving Harden. During his time…