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Real Name:
Kevin Wayne Durant
Occupation:
Professional Basketball player
Date Of Birth/Age:
29 September 1988 (35 Years Old)
Place of Birth:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Gender:
Male
Nationality:
American
Marital Status:
Single
Education:
National Christian Academy
Oak Hill Academy
Montrose Christian School
University of Texas
Height:
6Ft 10In
Net Worth:
$200M
Kevin Durant Biography
On 29 September 1988, Durant was born in Washington, D.C. His mother, Wanda (née Durant), and father, Wayne Pratt, eventually divorced after his father deserted the family when Durant was an infant. Durant was raised by his grandmother, Barbara Davis, who played a significant role in his upbringing. At age 13, his father reconnected with him and accompanied him to basketball tournaments nationwide.
Kevin Durant is a committed follower of the Christian faith and makes it a point to visit the Chapel before every game. He has chosen to express his religious devotion through tattoos on his stomach, wrist, and back. During his leisure time, he takes pleasure in playing video games. In 2016, he was a credentialed photographer for ‘The Player’s Tribune’ at ‘Superbowl 50’.
Family
Parents
KD’s parents are Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt. They separated when he was young, but he remains close to his mother and siblings. Reconnecting with his father has been a significant factor in his life.
Siblings
Durant has a sister, Brianna, and two brothers, Tony and Rayvonne.
Children
He has no children known to the media yet
Lifestyle
Kevin Wayne Durant started his early basketball career by playing for various Amateur Athletic Union teams in Maryland. During this period, he met future NBA players Michael Beasley, Greivis Vásquez, and Ty Lawson.
He was an active basketball player during his studies at the ‘National Christian Academy’ and the ‘Oak Hill Academy.’ He then transferred to ‘Montrose Christian School’ for his senior year, where he had grown six feet and seven inches tall. He continued his education at the ‘University of Texas,’ where he received the ‘Oscar Robertson’ and the ‘Adolf F Rupp awards for outstanding performance in his first year. Due to his exceptional basketball skills, he was drafted into the ‘NBA’ after just one year of college play.
In 2007, the ‘Seattle SuperSonics’ drafted him into the ‘NBA,’ and he began his professional career. He impressed in his debut game against the ‘Denver Nuggets,’ recording 18 points, five rebounds, and three steals. He secured his first career-winning shot against the ‘Atlanta Hawks’ on 16 November. His exceptional performance earned him the coveted “NBA Rookie of the Year” title. The following season, his team moved from Seattle to Oklahoma and became the ‘Oklahoma City Thunders.’ By the end of the year, Durant had improved his scoring average by five points from the previous season. He was also a contender for the ‘Most Improved Player Award,’ finishing third.
In 2010, he was chosen to represent the USA at the prestigious ‘FIBA World Championship.’ His outstanding performance in the tournament led his team to claim the coveted ‘World Championship trophy. A few years later, he was selected for the 2012 Olympics, where he made history by setting the record for the highest number of points scored in an Olympic basketball tournament. His contribution helped the team secure a gold medal. He once again played for the national team in the 2016 Olympics, where he played a crucial role in leading the team to another gold medal victory. Recognizing his achievements, he was jointly named the ‘2016 co-USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year alongside Carmelo Anthony.
In July 2016, an individual signed a two-year contract worth $54 million with the Golden State Warriors. It’s worth noting that the public and NBA analysts disapproved of this individual’s decision to join the team. Unfortunately, during his initial game with the Warriors in October of 2016, he experienced a loss against the San Antonio Spurs. However, he made a triumphant comeback by scoring a career-high six block shots against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In addition, he made history by finishing with five blocks, five assists, ten rebounds, and 25 points in a single game.
After sustaining an injury, Durant returned to the 2016-17 season, helping the ‘Warriors secure their third consecutive appearance in the ‘NBA’ finals. In the finals, they faced off against the defending champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Durant played a key role in his team’s championship victory, earning the title of top-scorer with impressive averages of 35.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. He also displayed remarkable accuracy, shooting 55.5 per cent from the field, 92.7 per cent from the free throw line, and 47.4 per cent from the three-point range. His outstanding performance earned him the coveted title of ‘NBA Finals MVP.’ The following season proved even more successful for Durant and the ‘Warriors,’ as they advanced to the ‘NBA’ finals after clinching the ‘Western Conference finals against the ‘Cavaliers.’ Durant shone brightly in this game, scoring a career-high 43 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists. He also won his second consecutive ‘Finals MVP award that season.
During the 2018-19 season, the ‘Warriors’ faced multiple losses against the ‘Los Angeles Clippers.’ Unfortunately, Durant sustained a lower right calf injury while playing against ‘Toronto’ in Game 5 of the 2019 finals. As a result, the ‘Warriors’ lost the finals in Game 6, crushing their chance at a three-peat. Soon after, Durant signed a sign-and-trade deal with the ‘Brooklyn Nets’ on 7 July 2019. In 2017, Durant ventured into YouTube, creating his channel to share his everyday life vlogs. He has amassed over 750,000 subscribers and consistently uploads new videos. Additionally, it was reported by ‘Deadline’ in February 2018 that Durant was discussing with producer Brian Grazer about collaborating with his production company ‘Imagine Entertainment’ to create a basketball-themed drama series for ‘Apple.’
He chooses to wear the number 35 in memory of his former AAU coach, Charles Craig, who passed away at the age of 35 during his childhood.
During his college career in 2007, Kevin Durant accomplished several significant milestones, earning various titles such as ‘Naismith College Player of the Year,’ ‘Big 12 Player of the Year,’ ‘USBWA National Freshman of the Year,’ and ‘NABC Division I Player of the Year.’ He also played for the US national team and won the ‘FIBA World Championship gold medal’ and the ‘FIBA World Championship Most Valuable Player award’ in 2010. Additionally, he secured gold medals for the US national team in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. Durant’s achievements in the NBA are impressive, including earning the ‘NBA Rookie Challenge MVP’ in 2009, ‘NBA All-Star Game MVP’ twice (in 2012 and 2019), ‘NBA Most Valuable Player’ in 2014, and ‘NBA Finals Most Valuable Player’ twice (in 2017 and 2018), among other honours. He was selected as an ‘NBA All-Star’ for ten consecutive years from 2010 to 2019 and won the NBA championship two years in a row (in 2017 and 2018).
In addition to his successful career in entertainment, he is highly regarded for his philanthropic efforts. To aid those affected by the devastating 2013 Moore tornado, he generously pledged $1 million to the ‘American Red Cross’. Furthermore, he works closely with the non-profit organization ‘P’Tones Records’, serving as their spokesperson and supporting their after-school music program at their Washington, D.C. branch. He is also recognized for his work as a producer and actor, having contributed to projects such as Swagger (2021), Two Distant Strangers (2020), and The 2017 NBA Finals (2017).
He played as a Small Forward for various NBA teams, such as Seattle Super Sonics (2007-2008), Oklahoma City Thunder (2008-2016), Golden State Warriors (2016-2018), and Brooklyn Nets (2019-present). In June 2020, Durant bought a 5% stake in the MLS team Philadelphia Union and could increase it to 10%. Additionally, he recently announced a partnership between his multimedia company, Boardroom, and cannabis technology company, Weedmaps, to produce an original content series and establish Weedmaps as an official sponsor of Boardroom. Durant also has minor ownership in companies like Postmates and investment app Acorns.
On 22 December 2021, a deal was signed by him with Coinbase to become their brand ambassador. Later, in October 2022, Durant invested in a professional pickleball team alongside other professional athletes such as LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees. This investment was made through his company Thirty-Five Ventures (35V), and his business partner, Rich Kleiman.
Girlfriend
Throughout his career, Kevin Durant has been romantically involved with several women, such as Jasmine Shine, Ashley Champ, and Monica Wright, a former WNBA player to whom he was briefly engaged. He also had a three-month relationship with singer Teyana Taylor and dated another singer, LeToya Luckett. During his time with the Warriors, there were rumours that he was involved with the warrior presenter, Rosalyn “Ros” Gold-Onwude. Most recently, he has been linked to Cassandra Anderson.
Net Worth
It’s estimated that Kevin Durant’s net worth is approximately $200 million. He’s involved in various endorsement deals and investments, resulting in a diverse portfolio.
Cars
Kevin Durant has an impressive collection of cars from various top brands, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Ford, Jeep, Lamborghini, Lincoln, and Rolls-Royce. Among his cars are a Ford GT40, Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Ferrari California, Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Camaro SS, and a Lincoln Continental. It’s common to spot him driving around in his Jeep Wrangler or Rolls-Royce Phantom. Additionally, he has a prized possession in his Ferrari, California, estimated to be worth $200,000.
House
KD owns a good number of real estate properties. The Brooklyn Nets star recently bought a $15.6 million mansion in Hidden Hills, a prestigious and private community in Los Angeles. He owned a beachfront home in Malibu for $12.15 million in 2019. He also holds a condo in Westwood that he bought for $5.6 million in 2017.
Stats
In 2007, Kevin Durant had an impressive collegiate career, winning several titles such as the ‘Naismith College Player of the Year,’ ‘Big 12 Player of the Year,’ ‘USBWA National Freshman of the Year,’ and ‘NABC Division I Player of the Year.’ He continued to excel in basketball and won the ‘FIBA World Championship gold medal’ in 2010, where he was also named the ‘FIBA World Championship Most Valuable Player.’ Durant also earned gold medals in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics while playing for the US national team. As an ‘NBA’ player, Durant received several awards, including the ‘NBA Rookie Challenge MVP’ (2009), ‘NBA All-Star Game MVP’ (2012, 2019), ‘NBA Most Valuable Player’ (2014), and ‘NBA Finals Most Valuable Player’ (2017, 2018), among others. He has been an ‘NBA All-star’ for ten consecutive years from 2010 to 2019, and a two-time ‘NBA’ champion (2017 and 2018).
His impressive achievements included several notable awards, including the Consensus National Player of the Year and Consensus First-team All-American in 2007. He was also the first freshman to win the Adolph Rupp Trophy and Johnohn R. Wooden Award in 2007, as well as the National Association of Basketball Coaches Player of the Year and AP Player of the Year – both of which he won as a freshman in 2007. He was also the first freshman to win the Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year Award in the same year. In addition to his college accomplishments, he also holds several NBA records, including being the youngest player to win an NBA scoring title at 21 and 197 days old. He was also the second youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points at 24 and 34 days old. Moreover, he is one of only five players to win the NBA scoring title in four or more seasons and one of only eight players to win the NBA scoring title in three consecutive seasons.
Shoes
Kevin Durant is renowned for his exceptional shoe line, which has gained him a reputation as one of the best in the industry. Additionally, Durant has an incredible lifetime deal with Nike, worth $300 million over ten years, and has collaborated on 14 shoe lines, making him only the third player to do so. His most popular sneakers include the Kd 13s, 14s, 15s, and 9’s.
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