Durant: LeBron is the only guy since 2012 'that can look me eye to eye'

Real recognize real.

After capturing the first championship of his 10-year career, Kevin Durant took the time to show his admiration and respect for LeBron James.

"He’s the only person that I was looking at since 2012. He's the only one I looked at and said he's the only guy that can look me eye-to-eye," Durant told ABC's Doris Burke.

Both players were simply sensational in this year's Finals. Durant averaged 35.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 blocks, and a steal, while LeBron became the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double in a Finals series.

"He averaged a damn triple-double, you can’t stop the guy," Durant added.

Despite LeBron's best efforts, Durant ultimately came out on top, capturing his first Finals MVP in addition to his team's shiny new Larry O'Brien Trophy.