Now that LeBron has given up some stats due to his move to Miami, and Kobe is aging, 3rd-year Thunder forward Kevin Durant will likely emerge as this season's top superstar. He is ranked highest by ESPN in fantasy auction drafts, worth $8 more than LeBron, and $4 more than Chris Paul, who is ranked 2nd to Durant. I know it's extremely early, but as of Nov. 1, James is averaging 20.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg, and 6.0 apg. These stats seem to be accurate as to what he will produce for the remainder of the season. Durant, last year's scoring champ, on the other hand, is putting up 29.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg, and 1.7 apg. Now you might say LeBron's numbers are more well rounded, but the casual fan recognizes scoring more than assists if the player is not a point guard. Also, Durant is the leader of his team, while LeBron chose not to be, surrounding himself with D-Wade, and Bosh. And the way things are playing out, Miami is not even LeBron's team, but Wade's. Argue all you want, but as of right now, Durant is the NBA's cover guy.
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