Draymond Green created a buzz at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game press conference when he was asked who would win if the NBA ever introduced a one-on-one tournament. Without hesitation, he simply responded, “LeBron.”
Draymond says LeBron would 1v1 tournament if the NBA ever had it 🍿👀 https://t.co/tFD02Em20K
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His answer, though brief, set off debates among fans and analysts about whether LeBron James would truly be the best one-on-one player in the league.
LeBron James is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, but the one-on-one format is a different challenge compared to a full game. While his combination of size, strength, and skill has allowed him to dominate for two decades, some argue that pure scorers like Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Stephen Curry might be better suited for a one-on-one setting.
Durant, with his near-seven-foot frame and elite scoring ability, has one of the most unguardable shots in NBA history. He can shoot over any defender from anywhere on the court, making him a nightmare matchup in isolation.
Kyrie Irving, on the other hand, possesses arguably the best ball-handling skills in NBA history, along with an unmatched ability to finish around the rim. His creativity and ability to break down defenders would make him a dangerous competitor in a one-on-one setting.
Stephen Curry might not have the physical advantages of LeBron or Durant, but his quickness, footwork, and deep shooting range could give him an edge. Without help defense, Curry’s ability to create space and drain impossible shots would make him a serious contender in a one-on-one tournament.
LeBron’s advantage, however, comes from his unique blend of power and finesse. His strength would allow him to bully smaller players in the post, while his quickness and ball-handling would make it difficult for bigger defenders to stay in front of him. In a game where endurance and versatility play a role, LeBron’s all-around game could prove to be the deciding factor.
While Green didn’t expand on his choice, his confidence in LeBron suggests that he believes James’ overall dominance would translate into a one-on-one format. Whether that opinion is widely accepted is another debate entirely, but given LeBron’s competitive nature, it’s likely that if a one-on-one tournament ever happened, he would embrace the challenge.
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