If you thought ESPN was crazy for placing Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant No. 40 for their 2014 #NBARank list, think again.
The worldwide leader dropped the ball today when putting Oklahoma City Thunder star small forward and reigning league MVP Kevin Durant at No. 8.
https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/525693286347190273
Of course, there was an outrage.
ESPN had a reason for placing KD at No. 8, saying it's because of his foot injury that will keep him out for six-to-eight weeks.
https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/525693377921433601
If it weren't for the injury, KD would be placed No. 2 behind who is likely LeBron James:
https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/525693895053934592
I guess you could understand what ESPN is trying to stay, but being out for one-to-two months isn't going to keep Durant from behind one of the top two players in the NBA.
As always, they placed KD at No. 8 just to gain some more pageviews. It's been a while since people have been talking about #NBARank.
Credit to ESPN, though. They sure know how to rile up the crowd.
