Kevin Durant

Team: Brooklyn Nets

Jersey: 7

Position: F

Profile

Birth date: 1988-09-29
Country: USA
Start in NBA: 2007
Height: 6
Weight: 240
College: Texas
Affiliation: TexasUSA

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    Beal and Durant both score 23, lead Phoenix to 127-100 win vs Lakers
    The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 127-100, with Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant...
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    Kevin Durant set to become minority shareholder in PSG
    Phoenix Suns and U.S. national team star Kevin Durant is poised to become a minority...
  • Durant again sits out practice, head coach unconcerned 1
    Durant again sits out practice, head coach unconcerned
    Team USA has traveled halfway across the world but is still in a holding pattern...
  • LA Lakers look to replace LeBron James with Kevin Durant 2
    LA Lakers look to replace LeBron James with Kevin Durant
    Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is reportedly a significant transfer target for the LA Lakers,...
  • Durant hopes Phoenix use supporters’ boos as ‘motivation’ 3
    Durant hopes Phoenix use supporters’ boos as ‘motivation’
    The boos began in the 3rd quarter when the Minnesota Timberwolves started to pull away,...
  • Durant scores 30, Suns beat Nuggets 104-97 4
    Durant scores 30, Suns beat Nuggets 104-97
    Kevin Durant showcased his prowess with an impressive performance, tallying 30 points, 13 rebounds, and...
  • Durant gets 18th triple-double to push Suns beat Rockets 129-113 5
    Durant gets 18th triple-double to push Suns beat Rockets 129-113
    In Wednesday night’s game, Kevin Durant showcased an impressive performance, securing his 18th career triple-double...
  • LeBron inspires 106-103 win over Suns to send Lakers into 1/2 finals 6
    LeBron inspires 106-103 win over Suns to send Lakers into 1/2 finals
    The Los Angeles Lakers edged out the Phoenix Suns 106-103 in a hard-fought game to...
  • Durant passes Malone, now NBA 10th all-time scorer 7
    Durant passes Malone, now NBA 10th all-time scorer
    Kevin Durant likes to watch National Basketball League legends highlights on YouTube in his free...
  • Durant's 38 points inspire Suns for 131-128 victory over Jazz 8
    Durant’s 38 points inspire Suns for 131-128 victory over Jazz
    The Phoenix Suns emerged victorious against the Utah Jazz 131-128 in a hard-fought match on...
  • Brilliant Wembanyama scores 38 to help Spurs beat Suns 132-121 9
    Brilliant Wembanyama scores 38 to help Spurs beat Suns 132-121
    The San Antonio Spurs came out on top against the Phoenix Suns 132-121 in a...
  • Durant's 26 points give Suns the push for 126-104 win over Jazz 10
    Durant’s 26 points give Suns the push for 126-104 win over Jazz
    Kevin Durant scored 26 points, Eric Gordon added 21 and the Suns easily handled the...
  • Suns edge out Warriors 108-104 in season opener 11
    Suns edge out Warriors 108-104 in season opener
    The Phoenix Suns emerged victorious in the NBA opening game of 2023-24 season against the...
  • Durant and LeBron meet again on court as Suns beat Lakers 123-100 12
    Durant and LeBron meet again on court as Suns beat Lakers 123-100
    Kevin Durant and LeBron James met each other on court again for the first time...
  • Kevin Durant says pressure is on Suns to win the title 13
    Kevin Durant says pressure is on Suns to win the title
    In the wake of the upcoming 2023-24 season in NBA, Kevin Durant stated that nothing...
  • Kevin Garnett urges LeBron James and Kevin Durant to take new roles 14
    Kevin Garnett urges LeBron James and Kevin Durant to take new roles
    Kevin Garnett has shared his opinion on the two leading NBA stars LeBron James and...
  • Durant: Suns' 25-point defeat elimination 'humiliating' 15
    Durant: Suns’ 25-point defeat elimination ‘humiliating’
    For the 2nd season in a row, the Phoenix Suns were dropped from the playoffs...
  • Jokic leads Nuggets to 118-102 win over Suns 16
    Jokic leads Nuggets to 118-102 win over Suns
    The Denver Nuggets came out victorious against Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the Western...
  • Booker's 38 points help Suns beat Clippers 17
    Booker’s 38 points help Suns beat Clippers
    The Phoenix Suns came out victorious in their second game against Los Angeles Clippers 123-109...
  • Paul seven 3s help Suns narrowly defeat Nuggets 119-115 18
    Paul seven 3s help Suns narrowly defeat Nuggets 119-115
    The Phoenix Suns managed to squeeze a narrow 119-115 victory against Denver Nuggets on Thursday...
  • Kevin Durant, born on September 29, 1988, in Suitland, Maryland, is an elite American professional basketball player known for his incredible scoring ability, versatility on the court, and leadership qualities. Standing at 6 feet 11 inches, Durant is particularly recognized for his unique combination of size, shooting skills, and agility, making him one of the most accomplished players of his generation.

    Early Life and Career

    Durant displayed remarkable talent in basketball from a young age, emerging as a standout player in the Washington, D.C. area. He attended the University of Texas for a single season in 2006-2007, where he dominated collegiate basketball by averaging 25.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. His performance earned him numerous accolades, including becoming the first freshman to win the consensus national College Player of the Year award.

    NBA Career

    Durant was selected second overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. He quickly made an impact, winning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. After one season, the franchise relocated to become the Oklahoma City Thunder, where Durant established himself as the face of the franchise. During his tenure with the Thunder, he became a four-time NBA scoring champion and won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in the 2013-2014 season. His achievements with Oklahoma City included leading the team to the NBA Finals in 2012, although they ultimately lost to the Miami Heat. In July 2016, Durant made a highly publicized move to the Golden State Warriors, where he helped the team secure two consecutive NBA championships in 2017 and 2018. He was named Finals MVP in both of those championship series.

    Recent Years

    In 2019, Durant signed with the Brooklyn Nets but spent the subsequent season rehabilitating from an Achilles injury he suffered during the 2019 NBA Finals. He eventually returned to play during the shortened 2020-2021 season and has continued to perform at a high level. As of the latest updates, Durant is currently playing for the Phoenix Suns and continues to solidify his legacy as one of the best players in NBA history.

    Summary of Achievements

    • NBA Championships: 2 (2017, 2018)
    • NBA Most Valuable Player: 1 (2014)
    • NBA Finals MVPs: 2 (2017, 2018)
    • NBA All-Star selections: 14 times (2010-2019, 2021-2024)
    • NBA Scoring Titles: 4 times (2010-2012, 2014)

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