If you have followed the NBA over the past decade, then you would know that Kevin Durant is one of the deadliest, assassin-like, and most creative scorers the game has ever seen. With the ability to pull up from deep with incredible ease, or have the tenacity and strength to drive through lanes and beat opponents at the rim, Kevin Durant is soon ready to be classed as the best in the world.

Kevin Durant's addition to this fully loaded Warriors team over the past two years has shown that the assassin is capable of adapting to a new environment and incorporate himself in the squad which hasn't hurt the chemistry or game play of the organisation, but has only improved it!

Kevin Durant, whilst being at Golden State Warriors, has averaged 26.6 ppg, 7.7 rpg, and 5.3 apg demonstrating a very impressive stat line considering when the likes of Klay Thompson, Steph Curry, and Draymond Green also require major ball time which impacts Kevin Durant's true potential. Nonetheless, Kevin Durant has accepted his role within the team and it has shown to be effective as a result of the last two NBA finals.

But what is stopping Durant from being the #1 basketball player in the world?

The answer to this question is quite simple. Lebron James

The phenom has dominated the league for the last decade and has returned to the NBA finals eight years in a row. This is a result of Lebron's pure domination when come post-season and his incredible feats along the way.

Lebron James currently holds 3 NBA championships with 4 league MVP's compared to Kevin Durant's 2 NBA champions and 1 league MVP. This stat line clearly outlines the greater impact Lebron has over the league compared to Kevin Durant but that doesn't remove the possibility that Kevin Durant can become the best player in the world.

Lebron James is entering his 16th league in the NBA at the age of 34. Even though he shows no signs of slowing down, father-time will eventually cause the gap between Lebron and Durant to close. However, this is not set in stone! Lebron James continues to post impressive stat lines that can't be matched.

Does Kevin Durant have what it takes to become the best player in the world? Is Lebron ready to step down? Let me know your thoughts!