
76ers' LeBron James Breaks Down Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant Scouting Reports in Video
Alongside Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have been the NBA's most dominant forces over the past two decades. Although the three veterans are entering the latter stages of their careers, James hasn't seen much decline in his counterparts.
During the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast, James offered a scouting report for Durant and Curry (28:05 mark). When co-host Steve Nash asked what has changed about Durant over the years, James offered a succinct response.
"Nothing," James said.
James particularly praised Durant for his efficiency. Durant has averaged over 20 points per game every season of his 19-year career. Now in his second season with the Houston Rockets, the 38-year-old is averaging 20.8 points through the first eight games of the season.
"He's so efficient," James said. "He uses his dribble ability and his quick-twitch punches to back the defense up just a little bit just for him to [create space], and they can't get back. I saw one move he had against [San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama] ... He had a double cross against Wemby, shot fake, and Wemby was right there and he just gave a little slight fade and shot it over top of him. ... He's probably the only guy in the league that can probably make that move versus Wemby."
James also marveled at Curry's consistency and noted that the Golden State Warriors sharpshooter remains the most dangerous threat on his team.
"Every time you play Golden State, he's still No. 1 on the scouting report," James said. "No. 1 and No. 2. You have to find him early in transition — with the ball and even more when he's off the ball. If you pick him up too high in the backcourt, then you got to watch for [Warriors forward Draymond Green] because there's going to be a pick in the backcourt, and if the big is not up, he's shooting it."
Although the Warriors started the 2026-27 season with three losses, Curry has led Golden State to five consecutive wins while averaging 30 points per game.
"There's not much that has changed," James added. "You look at his conditioning, he's still in super, ultra condition. If anything, would it be attacks at the rim, maybe, like the rest of us? He's still super efficient, he still shoots the ball better than anybody in the league. The guy seems like he never gets tired. Not much has changed."
While the NBA has changed dramatically over their careers, the three future Hall of Famers are proving they can still make a significant impact for their respective teams. Although they won't be able to outpace Father Time forever, they're hoping to capture at least one more championship before their illustrious careers come to an end.
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