[105] For the Finals, Durant was the Golden State's top scorer in every game, averaging 35.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists while shooting 55.5 percent from the field, 47.4 percent from three-point range, and 92.7 percent from the free throw line. When Durant was an infant, his father deserted the family; Wanda and Wayne eventually divorced, and Durant's grandmother Barbara Davis helped raise him. [78] In just 27 games, he averaged 25.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. I got off the Instagram, Twitter, all that stuff, just to distance myself a bit. [109][110] On January 10 of the 2017–18 season, Durant scored 40 points in a loss to the Clippers, becoming the second-youngest player in league history to reach the 20,000-point milestone. Durant and the Nets will play the Timberwolves on Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m. [38] Durant continued to grow during his first few years in the NBA, finally reaching a height of 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m). [4], Durant and his siblings grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland, on the eastern outskirts of Washington, D.C.[5] He was unusually tall from a young age, and reached 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) in height while still in middle school (age 13–14). [68] Through five games, the Thunder trailed the series 3–2, prompting The Oklahoman to dub Durant "Mr. Durant scored 20-plus points in 30 games and 30-plus points 11 times. [159] From 2010 to 2014, he won four scoring titles, becoming one of only two players to win four scoring titles in a five-year span. [64][65] In April, he surpassed Michael Jordan's record for consecutive games scoring 25 points or more at 41. In February, he visited YouTube's headquarters for a speaking engagement. [196] On February 13, 2018, Deadline reported that Durant, in partnership with producer Brian Grazer's Imagine Television, will create a basketball-themed scripted drama for Apple. [43] Oklahoma City would go on to lose the series in six games,[44] but the team's performance led many analysts to label them as an upcoming title contender. [104] In Game 5, he scored 39 points to go with seven rebounds and five assists in a series-clinching win. "[189] Since joining the Warriors, he has become more outspoken and controversial; for example, he was involved in a Twitter back-and-forth with C.J. [133] The Warriors went on to lose the NBA Finals in Game 6, ending their quest for a three-peat. [199], On June 15, 2020, Durant became a minority owner of MLS side Philadelphia Union, acquiring a 5% stake with the possibility to add another 5% in the near future. But somebody talked me into getting on the YouTube. [188] In 2014, he partnered with KIND snacks and launched StrongAndKind.com to show "being kind is not a sign of weakness. [71], Prior to the start of the 2014–15 season, Durant was diagnosed with a Jones fracture in his right foot and was ruled out for six to eight weeks. [198], In 2020, Durant's company Thirty Five Ventures produced Basketball County, a documentary about youth basketball in Durant's home county of Prince George's County, Maryland. [126] With Curry and Green sidelined for most of November, the Warriors finished the month with a 15–8 record and five straight road losses,[126] after starting the season at 10–1. Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington, D.C.,[1] to Wanda (née Durant) and Wayne Pratt. Born: September 29, 1988 in Washington, District of Columbia us College: Texas High School: Montrose Christian School in Rockville, Maryland [7] He played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball for several teams in the Maryland area and was teammates with future NBA players Michael Beasley, Greivis Vásquez, and Ty Lawson, the first of whom Durant remains friends with to this day. Durant scored 25 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT) while adding 11 assists, three rebounds and a block in 30 minutes during Friday's win over the Hornets. Durant served as an executive producer and appeared in interviews. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. [173] That same year, he opened a restaurant, KD's Southern Cuisine, in the Bricktown neighborhood and briefly became engaged to Monica Wright, a WNBA player. [98] In March, Durant suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain and a tibial bone bruise, which forced him to miss the final 19 games of the season. [192] His generosity inspired the Thunder and Nike to match his donation. [118] In Game 3 of the Finals, Durant recorded a playoff career-high 43 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists in a win over the Cavaliers, leading the Warriors to a 3–0 advantage. He was subsequently named the NBA Finals MVP. His career averages are 27.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. NBA is fining Kevin Durant $50,000 for social exchange with actor, sources tell ESPN. [1], To begin the 2015–16 season, Durant and Westbrook reached several historical milestones together, including becoming the first pair of teammates to each score at least 40 points in a single game since 1996, doing so in a win over the Orlando Magic on October 30. At the lower end of this range, Durant’s 2017 investment would now be … As a professional, he has won two NBA championships, an NBA Most Valuable Player Award, two Finals MVP Awards, two NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Awards, four NBA scoring titles, the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, and two Olympic gold medals. [53] Durant finished the year with a scoring average of 28 points per game, representing his third straight scoring title. [180][181] Durant has endorsement deals with Nike, Sprint, Gatorade, Panini, General Electric, and 2K Sports. [168] During his time with the Thunder, Durant described himself as a "high school kid" who enjoys playing video games in his spare time. Durant will start Saturday's game against the Lakers but will remain on an increased minutes limit, Rachel Nichols of ESPN reports. Stay up to date with NBA player news, rumors, updates, social feeds, analysis and more at FOX Sports. [111] On January 23, he registered a career-high 14 assists in a win over the New York Knicks. 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[60] In the first round of the playoffs against the Houston Rockets, Westbrook tore his meniscus, forcing him to miss the remainder of the postseason. Durant came off the bench in … [39], During the 2009–10 season, Durant was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game. [145] Durant was finally selected to the national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and became their leader as other All-Stars were unavailable, a role he downplayed. [70] Oklahoma City eventually eliminated Memphis and the Los Angeles Clippers before losing to the Spurs in the Conference Finals in six games. [93][94][95] Reflecting on the move for Sports Illustrated, Ben Golliver wrote, "He chose an ideal roster fit and a shot at playing for the highest-scoring offense the NBA has seen in decades. [174][175][176] In 2016, he was a credentialed photographer for The Players' Tribune at Super Bowl 50. Getty Brooklyn's Kevin Durant walks on the court as he is announced during player introductions before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers … [102] In Game 1 of the series, Durant had 38 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists to lead the Warriors past LeBron James and the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. He chose life alongside Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the greatest shooting backcourt in history, and he chose to go against Andre Iguodala and Draymond Green, two elite defenders, in practices rather than in Western Conference finals games. Kevin Wayne Durant Twitter: KDTrey5 (Durantula, KD, Slim Reaper, The Servant, Green Room) Position: Small Forward, Power Forward, and Shooting Guard Shoots: Right 6-10, 240lb (208cm, 108kg) . [15][16][17], For the 2006–07 college season, Durant—who had grown to 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)—averaged 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game for the Texas Longhorns as a student at the University of Texas. boyundaki Durant, kısa forvet ve uzun forvet pozisyonlarında görev yapabilmektedir. [200], Durant was included in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2018. He limped off the court and was helped to the locker room. [32] On November 16, he made the first game-winning shot of his career in a game against the Atlanta Hawks. When asked why he chose a college program with a lesser-known program, he said, "Wanted to set my own path. Get the latest NBA news on Kevin Durant. [51][52] At the All-Star Game, he scored 36 points and was awarded the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award. [165] Over time, he grew as a playmaker, increasing his assist numbers every year from 2010 to 2014,[163] though his overall vision still lagged behind the league's best passers'. Kevin Durant: Monday's game postponed Durant and the Nets will not play Monday against the Timberwolves after the game was postponed, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. [10], After playing two years of high school basketball at National Christian Academy and one year at Oak Hill Academy, Durant transferred to Montrose Christian School for his senior year, growing 5 inches (13 cm) before the start of the season and beginning the year at 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m). — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 2, 2021 It seems pretty logical for the NBA to issue this fine. Brian Windhorst, Tim … [162] This ability to impact the offense in a variety of ways helped Durant remain effective and improve an already elite offense upon joining the Warriors in 2016. Kevin Durant: Postponed game to be played Tuesday. [161] Throughout his career, his height and 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wingspan have created matchup problems for defenses as he is able to get off a clean shot regardless of the situation. [196][197] In his first vlog, he detailed, "I'm so excited because I got off social media. Kevin Durant: Double-double in Friday's win. Kevin Durant attended the University of Texas for one year. [35] The team also drafted UCLA guard Russell Westbrook, who would form an All-Star combination with Durant in later years. In a 2018 interview with Durant, ESPN reported Durant tends to invest between $250,000 and $1 million. [177][178], Durant was formerly represented by agents Aaron Goodwin and Rob Pelinka. [56] Oklahoma City would go on to defeat Dallas, the Lakers, and the San Antonio Spurs before losing to the Miami Heat in the Finals. In 2013, he pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross for the victims of the 2013 Moore tornado. [182], One of the most popular players in the league, Durant's jersey regularly ranks as one of the NBA's best-selling and he is consistently one of the top All-Star vote-getters. Why is the county offended? [61][62] Without Westbrook, Durant was given more responsibility,[63] averaging a career-high 30.8 points per game throughout the playoffs,[1] but Oklahoma City were eventually eliminated in the second round by the Memphis Grizzlies in five games. 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[149] With averages of 19.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, he helped the national team go undefeated en route to a gold medal. [182] In 2012, he tried his hand at acting, appearing in the children's film Thunderstruck. During the 2006-07 collegiate season, Durant averaged 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.9 blocks for the Longhorns. [151] He rejoined Team USA in 2016 for the Olympics, where he led them to a gold medal. By age 13, his father reentered his life and traveled the country with him to basketball tournaments. [34], Following Durant's debut season, the SuperSonics relocated from Seattle to Oklahoma City, becoming the Thunder and switching to new colors – blue, orange, and yellow. [163][164] Upon beating his man or gaining momentum, he also becomes a strong finisher at the rim; for example, he converted 72.2% of shots in the paint in 2012. Kevin Durant shot a perfect 5-5 from the field with two triples, seven rebounds, five assists and a block in 19 minutes of action. [127], In Game 5 of the first round of the playoffs, he scored a playoff career-high 45 points in a 129–121 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. In 2012, he ventured into acting, appearing in the film Thunderstruck. [28] Following the season, he declared for the NBA draft. [19] For his outstanding play, Durant was recognized as the unanimous national player of the year, winning the John R. Wooden Award,[20] the Naismith College Player of the Year Award,[21] and all eight other widely recognized honors and awards. He has developed a reputation for philanthropy and regularly leads the league in All-Star votes and jersey sales. [106][107], After the Finals, Durant declined his $27.7 million player option and became an unrestricted free agent. ", At the end of the year, he was named the Washington Post All-Met Basketball Player of the Year, as well as the Most Valuable Player of the 2006 McDonald's All-American Game. [85], On July 4, Durant announced his intentions to sign with the Warriors in The Players' Tribune. [1] Behind his play, the Thunder improved their record by 27 wins from the previous year and defied expectations to make the playoffs. [134] On July 1, Golden State CEO Joe Lacob announced that Durant's No. [172] He owns several properties in the Oklahoma City area and listed his primary residence, located in the affluent Club Villa neighborhood, for sale for $1.95 million in 2013. Durant was a heavily recruited high school prospect who was widely regarded as the second-best player in his class. [166] Upon going to Golden State, he developed into a more reliable off-ball defender and rim protector, and in 2018 was considered for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. [1] The Longhorns finished the year with a 25–10 record overall and a 12–4 record in conference. It … [117] The Warriors staved off elimination in Game 6, and in Game 7, Durant scored 34 points, helping Golden State return to the Finals with a series-clinching victory. "[92], Durant made his debut for the Warriors on October 25 against the San Antonio Spurs, scoring a team-high 27 points in a blowout loss. [160] Early in his career, his playing style was isolation-driven, but he quickly developed into an excellent off-ball player who was capable of scoring from the outside as well. ", "Prospect Ranking: Final Rivals150 Class of 8181", "NCAA Division I Basketball Standings – 2006–07", "Young pours in 22 points for USC in blowout of Texas", "Kevin Durant Wins 2007 John R. 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