With the way he is playing, Kevin Durant might give LeBron James a run for his money in this year’s MVP race as the three-time NBA scoring champion is having a breakout season so far.
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After his scoring buddy Russel Westbrook had been sidelined following a right knee surgery, Durant answered the call and lifted the Thunder while putting up stat-sheet breaking numbers.
The former University of Texas standout has averaged 35.8 points and shot 51 percent from the field and 87 percent from the free-throw line in the last 13 games highlighted by 54-point explosion in the Thunder 127-121, win over the tough Golden State team.
The career-game earned the known Durantula “MVP” chants from the amazed crowd. But Durant remained focused despite the hype and MVP contender consideration he’ having.
“It’s premature,” Durant said. “It’s way too early in the season. I try not to think about that type of stuff. Of course, as a player, you’d love to win an MVP award, but I can’t take my focus off the team.” He said (statement from (–foul word(s) removed–)ociated press article)
Currently, the 6’9 forward is in the top spot, followed by Heat’s LeBron in the race to MVP ladder.
The seven-year prolific player who is also averaging huge 7.4 rebounds and 5.8 (–foul word(s) removed–)ists, led the OKC to 8-5 record after their high-scoring point guard fell down to place third in the loaded western conference.
The return of 6’4 guard Westbrook after All-star break, which is expected to even further the Thunder’s playoff push all the way to the finals, will boost Durant chances to maybe dethrone the King.