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Mar 17, 2026

A bold take just dropped from Bill Simmons... and it’s going to spark a lot of debate.

Talking about the best forwards of the 21st century, Simmons said Kawhi Leonard might actually edge out Kevin Durant at their peaks.

Here’s how he put it:

“If you’re talking pure talent forwards this century, LeBron James is 1st. It’s probably him (Kawhi) vs. KD for that 2nd forward spot… It might be 55–45 toward Kawhi that I would lean.”

It’s a fascinating comparison.
Different styles. Different strengths.

But according to Simmons, when it comes to peak impact, he’s leaning slightly toward Kawhi.

Now the real question:

Are you taking peak Kawhi… or peak KD?

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A bold take just dropped from Bill Simmons... and it’s going to spark a lot of debate. Talking about the best forwards of the 21st century, Simmons said Kawhi Leonard might actually edge out Kevin Durant at their peaks. Here’s how he put it: “If you’re talking pure talent forwards this century, LeBron James is 1st. It’s probably him (Kawhi) vs. KD for that 2nd forward spot… It might be 55–45 toward Kawhi that I would lean.” It’s a fascinating comparison. Different styles. Different strengths. But according to Simmons, when it comes to peak impact, he’s leaning slightly toward Kawhi. Now the real question: Are you taking peak Kawhi… or peak KD?

A bold take just dropped from Bill Simmons... and it’s going to spark a lot of debate. Talking about the best forwards of the 21st century, Simmons said Kawhi Leonard might actually edge out Kevin Durant at their peaks. Here’s how he put it: “If you’re talking pure talent forwards this century, LeBron James is 1st. It’s probably him (Kawhi) vs. KD for that 2nd forward spot… It might be 55–45 toward Kawhi that I would lean.” It’s a fascinating comparison. Different styles. Different strengths. But according to Simmons, when it comes to peak impact, he’s leaning slightly toward Kawhi. Now the real question: Are you taking peak Kawhi… or peak KD?

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