Golden State Warriors: Dubs are better than the Celtics at every position

Golden State Warriors: The Dubs are better than the Celtics at every position

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 27: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors greet each other prior to the start of their NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on January 27, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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Kevin Durant vs Gordon Hayward

Prior to his season-ending leg injury last year, Gordon Hayward was considered one of the league’s top-five small forwards. Even if he was back at absolute full strength without any lingering effects of his injury, he’d still be light years away from Kevin Durant.

Durant has been the league’s scoring champion four times, all coming during his long stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder. On top of that, while in OKC, he received his sole MVP honor. In Golden State, it’s been less about him and more about the team.

Durant has been forced to share the court with superstar guard Stephen Curry and then star teammates Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Now with yet another superstar, we may see another marginal decrease in Durant’s stellar numbers.

Hayward should return to his peak form this season as well. Hayward neared 22 points per game during his best season with the Utah Jazz, a number Durant hasn’t dipped under since his rookie year.

Known as just a scoring threat, Durant is better at every other aspect of the game as well. Defense, playmaking, rebounding– name the area and Durant is probably the better option.

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