Draymond GreenForward, Golden State Warriors

Kevin Durant & Giannis would be UNSTOPPABLE in NBA 1-on-1 Tournament #nba #basketball

24 Feb 2025 · 1 min

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In a brief, informal conversation, Draymond Green and a co‑speaker talk about a proposed one‑on‑one basketball tournament to be held during next year’s NBA All‑Star Weekend. They list likely participants—Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant, James Harden—and debate who would have the best chance to win. Green argues that defensive ability is the key factor, favoring Giannis because his size and length can disrupt guards, while also noting Kevin Durant’s ability to guard anyone. The speakers suggest a shortened shot clock for the format, initially mentioning six seconds but settling on a five‑second count from the moment the ball is caught. They also give a shout‑out to the organizer “Unrivaled” and to Nafissa Collier for helping set up the event. Overall, the dialogue is enthusiastic about seeing elite players compete in a fast‑paced, defense‑focused 1‑on‑1 setting.

As far as the one-on-one tournament during the NBA All-Star Weekend next year, sounds like there's a lot of interest from players like Kyrie, James, Giannis, Dame, KD. I think Giannis will win because it's whoever can play defense.
Like, none of those little guards can stop Giannis, so he can pretty much affect their shot. You should get a 6-second shot clock rundown.
Hey man, I tell you what though, it should be 5. I was about to say 6 seconds on one-on-one, it's a long time to guard somebody. It should be catch the ball, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
It'll be dope to see Kyrie, Harden, all these dudes go at each other who are incredible one-on-one players in the game itself. To do that for All-Star Weekend, shout out to Unrivaled for doing it. Nafissa Collier, she brought out the bag. She did. And she played defense too. If you got some offense and defense and you're a big man, I like Giannis' chances.
I'm taking KD, 'cause KD can check anybody.