At the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend, Anthony Edwards was asked who he believed would be the toughest opponent in a hypothetical one-on-one tournament featuring the league’s best players. Without hesitation, the Minnesota Timberwolves star named Kevin Durant as the most difficult challenge.
“Kevin Durant, for sure. Anytime you’re playing somebody where, like, any shot that they take is a good shot… Like, sometimes for me, if my body’s a certain way, I’m like, ‘Ah, that’s a bad shot for me,’ because I’m not used to it. I’m not accustomed to being like this. I want to be comfortable when I shoot.”
“But KD is accustomed to being uncomfortable with any shot, and he turns it into a good shot. I don’t know how, but I watched it at the Olympics. I saw it firsthand. I saw it in the playoffs, in the series. So yeah, him for sure.”
Kevin Durant, widely regarded as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, has built a reputation for being nearly unguardable. At 6’11”, with elite ball-handling and a high release point, he can shoot over defenders with ease, making him a nightmare matchup in isolation situations.
Edwards’ respect for Durant’s ability speaks volumes, considering the young guard has already faced some of the league’s toughest defenders and elite scorers.
Durant, who was also in attendance during All-Star Weekend, shared his thoughts on who might have the best shot at winning a hypothetical one-on-one tournament.
“Man, that would be tough. Of course, I would have to go with myself, but there are so many great one-on-one players in our league. I don’t think it would be easy to predict who would come out on top.”
“But if I had to say one guy, it would probably be Wemby. I had Tatum in there too—the long, athletic guys. I just feel like there are a lot of guys that could come out here and put on a show in a one-on-one.”
“That would be a cool addition to All-Star Weekend. We’ll see what happens with that.”
Durant’s mention of Victor Wembanyama and Jayson Tatum highlights his appreciation for tall, versatile players who can score from anywhere on the floor. Wembanyama, the 7’4” sensation, has already proven he can do things on a basketball court that few others have ever attempted, while Tatum has established himself as an elite wing scorer with size and skill.
Draymond Green also weighed in on the hypothetical one-on-one tournament discussion, throwing his support behind LeBron James as the potential winner.
While Green didn’t elaborate, his belief in James as the best one-on-one player likely stems from LeBron’s all-around game. James’ combination of strength, skill, and basketball IQ makes him a unique challenge in any format. But many fans and analysts debated whether LeBron, at age 40, would be able to keep up with younger, elite scorers in an isolation setting.
The idea of an official one-on-one tournament has long been discussed as a potential All-Star Weekend event, and with players like Edwards, Durant, and Green openly discussing it, momentum could build for its eventual inclusion. Until then, the debate over who would dominate such a tournament will continue among players and fans alike.
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