Once on parallel paths, Kevin Durant and Michael Beasley now trending in opposite directions

27 April 2007: Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis (L) is joined by basketball players Michael Beasley (C) and Kevin Durant of the Seattle Supersonics (R) as the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Washington Wizards in game four of the opening round of the Eastern Division Playoffs at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The Cavaliers defeated the Wizards 100-97 to take a 3-1 lead in the best of seven series.

By Anthony Slater – Aslater@opubco.com - @anthonyVslater

At one time, the ‘Kevin Durant or Michael Beasley’ debate was a legitimate one.

In fact, ask those present during the two Maryland hoops products’ formative basketball years, and you’re likely to hear more about the talented and talkative lefty than the laid-back string bean righty.

Both were big-time prospects. Neither flew under the radar. Their natural skill and size wouldn’t allow it.