MVP SHOWDOWN

Stephen Curry ('16) vs. Kevin Durant ('14)

A data-driven comparison of two of the most dominant individual seasons in modern NBA history. One, a revolutionary shooter who broke records; the other, a scoring machine at the peak of his powers.

Tale of the Tape

Stephen Curry

2015-2016 Unanimous MVP

PPG

30.1

RPG

5.4

APG

6.7

Kevin Durant

2013-2014 MVP

PPG

32.0

RPG

7.4

APG

5.5

Per-Game Breakdown

While Durant scored more and rebounded better, Curry's season showcased superior playmaking from the guard position and a historic edge in steals.

Shooting & Efficiency

This is where Curry's MVP season enters a different stratosphere. His 50/45/90 shooting splits resulted in a True Shooting Percentage (TS%) that was revolutionary for a guard, while Durant showcased incredible efficiency for a high-volume scorer.

Advanced Analytics

Player Efficiency Rating (PER)

PER measures per-minute production adjusted for pace. Both players posted historically great numbers, but Curry's 31.5 is the 8th-best single season ever.

Win Shares (WS)

An estimate of the number of wins a player contributed to their team. Durant's all-around dominance gave him a slight edge in this cumulative stat.