Kevin Durant vs Larry Bird: Who was better in their prime?

Conclusion

Now it’s time to add up all of the scores. In the end, Durant finishes with a score of 24. Meanwhile, Bird racks up a total of 26 points. This means Bird is the winner of our matchup.

When putting it all together, Bird is the better overall player. It’s hard to argue against a three-time champion, three-time MVP, and 10-time All-NBA member. Bird is simply one of the greatest.

This doesn’t take anything away from Durant at all. He is still a top-tier scorer and his defense is beyond solid. He certainly has a long way to go in his career and could easily pass Bird when it’s all said and done.

For now, Bird is the superior player. His career is as iconic as it comes and he managed to do it all with the same team. Bird is a natural born winner and his status as an NBA legend is forever solidified.