Kyrie Irving vs Kevin Durant
Kyrie Irving vs Kevin Durant: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant?
Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant had a notable rivalry during their time together on the Golden State Warriors. The two players had different playing styles and personalities, which often led to tension between them. Despite their differences, they were able to put aside their differences and work together to achieve success on the court.
Kyrie Irving
Key numbers
- Points per game22.5
- Rebounds per game4.7
- Assists per game5.3
- Steals per game1.5
- Three-point shooting percentage38.1%
Top honours
- NBA champion2016
- NBA Finals MVP2016
- NBA All-Star9 times
- All-NBA Team3 times
- NBA scoring champion2013
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Kevin Durant
Key numbers
- Points per game26.6
- Rebounds per game7.1
- Assists per game3.5
- Steals per game1.2
- Blocks per game0.8
Top honours
- NBA championships2 (2017, 2018)
- NBA MVP award1 (2014)
- NBA Finals MVP award2 (2017, 2018)
- NBA scoring title4 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014)
- Naismith College Player of the Year Award1 (2007)