- Russell Westbrook makes drastic change via social media as Lakers trade rumors continue to swirl
- Lakers list 4 players on injury report ahead of Monday’s matchup vs. Kings
- Report: Russell Westbrook tweaked his shooting form, which has resulted in catch-and-shoot 3-point percentage improving
- Report: Kyrie Irving isn’t part of the Lakers’ long-term plans
- Metta Sandiford-Artest declares that LeBron James is ‘officially’ the greatest player to ever play
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Kyrie Irving would be dismissed as a ‘comical buffoon’ if it weren’t for his influence over young people
- LeBron James says his sons Bronny and Bryce attended some meetings to help design their father’s new Nike shoe
- Ben Wallace says Darvin Ham is a ‘great locker room guy’ who Lakers players will rally around
- Patrick Beverley praises LeBron James’ basketball IQ and ‘elite’ passing after first few days of practice
- Shaquille O’Neal blasts ‘sensitive dummies’ for thinking he’s hypocritical when criticizing players in today’s NBA
LeBron James showers Kevin Durant with praise after his monstrous Game 5 performance vs. Bucks
- Updated: June 15, 2021
Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
After his Brooklyn Nets trailed big in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Kevin Durant led an inspired comeback with a classic performance.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James paid tribute to Durant’s big game.
GREATNESS!! Appreciate it while you can people! #KD
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 16, 2021
The Nets came out cold in the first half, but they found themselves in the second half, thanks in large part to Durant’s exploits.
The two-time Finals MVP had 49 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and two blocked shots to propel the Nets to a 114-108 win and a 3-2 series lead.
Brooklyn was without the services of Kyrie Irving, who has an ankle injury. In addition, James Harden made his return from a hamstring injury, but he clearly wasn’t himself.
Although James has continued to play at an MVP level the last few years, a few pundits, in particular Skip Bayless, feel that Durant has surpassed James as the game’s best player.
Regardless, Tuesday’s game was proof that Durant is an all-time great and a prime time performer.
Related Posts
About Robert Marvi
