Alexander VS Durant! New and old Thunder leaders, 12 dimensions, which MVP is stronger?

With Alexander defeating Jokic and being elected this season, he became the third MVP player in the history of the Thunder, the first two are Durant in 2014 and Westbrook in 2017.

Average 32.7 points per game, SGA leads the Thunder to top the Western Conference with a record of 68 wins and 14 losses. This season is historic because only he and Michael Jordan average at least 30 points per game, 50% shooting percentage, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1 block in one season.

It is worth mentioning that Durant won the MVP in the 2013-14 season, which is a symbolic significance - that season, Adu averaged 32 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists, leading the Thunder to 59 wins, setting a record per game at that time. Now, with the rise of SGA, it's time to compare these two special seasons. Next, through 13 data, we can determine whose MVP is more valuable? (Comparison of hard data)

1. Alexander ranked first in the league in scoring in the 2024-25 season, averaging 32.7 points and a shooting percentage of 51.9%. His scoring ability is a key factor in the Thunder’s success, creating the best record in the league for them.

In contrast, Kevin Durant averaged 32.0 points per game in the 2013-14 MVP season and shot 50.3%. Although both players are elite scorers, SGA's slightly higher score per game and efficiency give him an advantage in this field.

2. Rebounds per game

Durant showed his all-round ability in the 2013-14 season, averaging 7.4 rebounds per game, proving his great contribution to rebounds. Although Alexander plays as a guard, he averages 5.0 rebounds per game in the 2024-25 season.

3.As the Thunder's main offensive organizer, Alexander averaged 6.4 assists per game, demonstrating his ability to assist and create opportunities for his teammates. Although SGA is the NBA's scoring champion, he still ranks 14th in the league in assists.

Kevin Durant averaged 5.5 assists per game in his MVP season, reflecting his role as a scorer who can also handle the ball effectively, but the SGA's higher assists indicate that he is more focused on creating opportunities in his game.

4. In terms of steals per game, Alexander performed well in creating opponents' turnovers, averaging 1.7 steals per game. His defensive talent and fast cutting contributed to the Thunder's defense, making the Thunder ranked third in the league in limiting opponents' scoring.

Durant averaged 1.3 steals per game in the MVP season, demonstrating his defensive ability as a forward, and SGA's higher steal rate highlights his defensive ability on the outside.

5. Blocks per game

Alexander still averaged 1.0 blocks per game, which is impressive, highlighting his defensive versatility and defensive timing. Durant is known for his height and blocking ability, and averaged 0.7 blocks per game in his MVP season.

SGA's advantage in this is worth noting, because of his position and size, it can be said that the defender has a faster burst ability, which allows him to quickly block instead of using pure height limits. Although Durant has the same characteristics, there is no doubt that SGA has played an elite-level season on the defensive end.

6. Turnovers per game

How to protect the ball is crucial. Alexander maintained a low turnover rate - 2.4 turnovers per game, while Durant had 3.5 times in the MVP season, which shows how efficient SGA handles the ball under defensive pressure. He is always able to make the right choice. It is not easy to do this at his age.

Durant is not responsible for creating opportunities for teammates like SGA, because he has Westbrook by his side, but he still averages more turnovers per game.

7. Basketball percentage

Alexander's shooting efficiency is excellent, reaching 51.9%. He relies on a large number of two-point shots, and his efficiency is extraordinary whether it is mid-range or at the basket. To be fair, Durant also showed excellent shooting percentage, shooting at 50.3%, but his slight advantage in this area reflects his shooting choices and shooting ability throughout the season.

8. Three-point shooting percentage

Kevin Durant's outstanding performance outside the three-point shooting percentage in the MVP season is obvious. Alexander is 37.5%, so he lags behind Durant in this regard.

Durant's excellent three-pointer is an important offensive weapon for the Thunder. When you compare any historical shooter to him, it's hard not to praise Durant.

9. Free throw percentage

Both players are outstanding free throwers, Alexander hits 89.8% free throw percentage, while Durant follows with 87.3% free throw percentage. SGA's slight advantage in this regard highlights his reliability at the free throw line, sixth in the league, which is really incredible.

Some people might say that SGA is a "dirty businessman" because he always gets whistles, but to his credit, he can hit 7.9 times per 8.8 free throws.

10. Player efficiency value (PER)

Player efficiency (PER) is a microcosm of the player's game efficiency per minute. Alexander's PER is as high as 30.7, slightly higher than Durant's MVP season's 29.8.

This season, SGA ranked second only to Jokic (32.0), and ranked second in the NBA, while Durant's 29.8 points ranked first in the league at the time. This data highlights the overall impact of SGA on the court on the game, which is really comparable to Durant..

11. Victory Contribution Value (WS)

winshares is a parameter to evaluate the player's contribution to victory. Durant's WS at 19.2 in 2013-14 showed that he made a significant contribution to the Thunder's success, as his scoring was No. 1 in the league at the time.

Alexander's WS at 16.7 in 2024-25 also reflects his important role, because he ranks first in the league in this data (16.4 ahead of Jokic), but Durant has an advantage in this indicator, mainly because the Thunder now has more helpers around SGA than Durant.

12. The team record

The Thunder led the way with a record of 68 wins and 14 losses in the 2024-25 season, which is one of the best records in the team's history. By contrast, Durant's 2013-14 season ended that season with a record of 59 wins and 23 losses. SGA's leadership makes the Thunder more dominant in the regular season. As a team, the Thunder are among the top ten teams in the league in offense and defense, among which the offensive efficiency is third in the league and the defense efficiency is first.

To sum up, these two new and old Thunder leaders have shown a league-breaking lead in different aspects. Although the forwards and defenders are not easy to compare directly, they are tall and long, and they are indeed very similar in many aspects - mid-range killers, foul-making ability, accurate free throws, and scoring explosive power.

From the author's perspective, one-to-one single round, Durant in 2014 is still due to his height, arm length and elite-level projection level. This is the real reason why Durant can maintain averaging 25+ points per game at this age even after many years and even after major injuries.

However, Alexander's calmness and calmness in the game and his ability to read the game are still slightly stronger than Durant at that time. This may be the role Paul played with Alexander for a year.

So, if you have to judge, then Alexander is more suitable, he is the stronger MVP.