Back in the 2013-14 NBA season, Kevin Durant seemed poised to surpass LeBron James as the greatest player on the planet. Now, four seasons later, Durant is with the Golden State Warriors and is still attempting to earn that number one spot.
Being crowned as the best player in the league is tough to do. Not only do you need the actual talent to play at an elite level, but you also need to be widely respected. Being universally acknowledged as the worlds best player is largely up to how the fans perceive you.