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Kevin Durant: Bio, Wiki, Career, Personal Life & Networth
Kevin Durant was born and raised in Washington, D.C. He played basketball for three different high schools during his teen years; between junior and senior year of high school he grew an estimated five inches.
Following his junior year of high school, Durant committed to Texas University where he would later play one year.
After dominating in the NCAA, Durant was selected as the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft behind future bust Greg Oden.
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Kevin Durant wiki
| Full Name: | Kevin Durant |
| Nickname: | KD, Slim Reaper |
| Place of Birth: | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Shoe Size: | KD, Slim Reaper |
| Education: | Texas |
| Parents: | Wanda and Wayne Pratt |
Kevin Durant bio
For eight seasons, Durant served as the face of Oklahoma City’s franchise but failed to win any NBA Championships. Following that disappointing experience, he moved on to Western Conference powerhouse Golden State and helped create an All-Star filled team.
Durant went on to win back-to-back NBA titles and two NBA Finals MVP Awards before an injury in the 2018 NBA Playoffs prevented his Warriors from winning a third consecutive title. Now with the Brooklyn Nets, Durant spent his first year with them sidelined due to carryover from his Achilles injury.
NBA legend Kevin Durant is one of the league’s greatest all-time scorers and a beloved figure among fans. Now in his 30s, Durant hopes to bring home another title for Brooklyn once he recovers from his injury.
Kevin Durant basketball career
Durant began his high school career playing basketball for National Christian Academy before moving onto Oak Hill Academy after two years. For his senior year, Durant transferred to Montrose Christian School.
Between his junior and senior seasons, Durant grew five inches. Following his senior season, he earned recognition as both the Washington Post All-Met Basketball Player of the Year and MVP of the 2006 McDonald’s All-American Game.
College Career (Texas)
Durant committed to the University of Texas during his junior year of high school. During his freshman season, Durant averaged 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game as Texas finished 25-10 and earned themselves a #4 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Durant was declared the unanimous player of the year, earning himself both the John R. Wooden Award and Naismith College Player of the Year Award, in addition to eight other prestigious honors.
As a freshman, Durant made history by becoming the first freshman ever to win any national player of year awards. After just one season in the league, Durant declared for the NBA Draft.
NBA Career
Durant was selected second overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics, while Greg Oden was taken first overall by Portland Trail Blazers – considered one of the biggest draft errors of the 2000s.
Durant joined LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony as the only teenagers ever to average at least 20 points per game during their rookie season; ultimately winning them both the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
After his first NBA season with the Seattle SuperSonics, Durant relocated to Oklahoma City and played eight seasons there. During 2013-2014 season, he won league MVP while averaging 32 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game; scoring 30 or more points in 12 straight games to surpass Michael Jordan’s record for consecutive 25 point or more games (41).
In 2016, Durant announced his intentions to join the Golden State Warriors. On July 7th, Durant signed a two-year, $54.3 million contract with the team which led them to back-to-back NBA Championships with Durant earning both MVP awards in both Finals.
Durant was injured during the playoffs of the 2018-2019 season and attempted to return in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against Toronto Raptors, but ended up reinjuring himself with an Achilles tendon injury. As a result, the Warriors ultimately lost to the Raptors in the finals to end their quest for a three-peat.
On June 30th, 2019 Durant announced his plans to sign with the Brooklyn Nets. On July 7th, 2019 Durant completed a sign-and-trade deal with the team.
Durant Net Worth, Salary, Endorsements & Career Earnings
Durant recently inked a 4-year deal worth guaranteed $164.2 million that will run until the 2022-2023 seasons. For his career thus far, Durant has earned over $225 million in salary through the 2019-20 season.
Durant earns an estimated $35 million a year from his endorsement deals. In addition to his signature shoe deal with Nike, Durant also has lucrative partnerships with brands like Google and Alaska air group. Kevin Durant inked a 4-year, $164.2 million contract with the Golden State Warriors in 2019.
Durant personal life
Durant was born on September 29th 1988 in Washington D.C. to Wanda and Wayne Pratt; as an infant his father abandoned Kevin and his family, eventually leading to divorce.
Durant’s grandmother Barbara Davis played a significant role in raising him; at 13 years old his father returned and began traveling the country with him for basketball tournaments.
Kevin Durant has three siblings – one sister (Brianna) and two brothers (Tony and Rayvonne). He grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland and during his AAU basketball days wore #35 to honor former coach Charles Craig who tragically passed away at 35.
Durant has had a number of public girlfriends and even some former partners. Nonetheless, he does not have any children to his name.
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