Kevin Durant: the comparisons

This kid is really getting better every game. I dont care what he does in the NCAA's, he has got some skills that you just dont find in the majority of very good players, even in NBA players.

The comparisons:

Tracy McGrady... no way Durant is as athletic as McGrady
Dirk Nowitizki... closer but a very diff. type of jump shot and game
Kevin Garnett... Garnett is a true power foward, Durant is not yet

Now obviously he is not as good as those mentioned above. But he might be. He is not as athletic as any of the above, but he is as skilled right now.

The extraordinary traits and skills:

1. A 7' 4" wingspan. He can block shots standing and he jumps very quickly, but not high.

2. He has one of the quickest jumpers for a tall man I have seen. The kid can catch and shoot better than the vast majority of pros already. Extremely quick shot.

3. Versatility offensively. He can play inside and outside. He has great post up moves, and at the same time his arms are so long, he can dribble past people without getting the ball stolen because the ball spends very little time in the air. This was Magic Johnson's great trait as a Point Guard.
He can take you in the post, take you off the dribble, can catch and shoot. He may be one of the most versatile college offensive players I have ever seen without being an incredible athlete.

4. He has quick feet and can get to balls in the air which makes him a slick rebounder, not a power rebounder. This is Dirk's strong point.

The Weak points:

1. He is not a great passer, but a good team player.
2. He is weak. He is actually better at covering guards than true power players. With the quickness of the off guards and the 3's in the NBA, and the strength of the power forwards, I dont know who he will cover. (I think his arm length will come in handy here and his quick feet will help once he bulks up a bit)

Conclusion: He should stay at Texas because I want him to.

And because he can be the number 1 choice next year. Any team that skips Oden is making a huge mistake.