Today, the NBA announced Kevin Durant as the league's MVP. Durant had a spectacular season, where he averaged 32 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists, per game, on over 50% shooting. Durant had one of the greatest statistical seasons in NBA history. In fact, Durant's statistics in his 7th season were better than Michael Jordan's 7th season.
Durant's most impressive feat was his offensive outbreak during a 2 month stretch where his partner in crime, Russell Westbrook, was injured. In the simple isolation based offence Scott Brooks runs, Durant was handed the ball on almost every possession, and he executed flawlessly. To maximize Oklahoma City's offence, the Thunder must ensure Durant maintains control of the majority of the team's possessions, similar to, yet not as extreme, as what occurred without Westbrook on the floor.
Another of Durant's monumental achievements this season was his streak of 41 straight 25 point games. Despite Durant's brilliance, it will be extremely difficult for him to finish his MVP season with an NBA Championship. Unlike Miami, Oklahoma City's roster, and choice of lineups, has not been tailored to the skill-set of their best player. Nevertheless, Durant is to be commended for his amazing year and continuous growth as a playmaker.
-Wes
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