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Kevin Durant

Durant in 2023
No. 35 – Phoenix Suns
Power forward / small forward
Personal information
Born	(1988-09-29) September 29, 1988 (age 36) Washington, D.C., U.S.
High school	National Christian Academy (Fort Washington, Maryland) Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia) Montrose Christian School (Rockville, Maryland)
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College	Texas (2006–2007)
NBA Draft	2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
Pro career	2007–present
League	NBA
Career history
2007–2016	Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder
2016–2019	Golden State Warriors
2019–2023	Brooklyn Nets
2023–present	Phoenix Suns
Career highlights and awards
2× NBA champion (2017, 2018) 2× NBA Finals MVP (2017, 2018) NBA Most Valuable Player (2014) 15× NBA All-Star (2010–2019, 2021–2025) 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2012, 2019) 6× All-NBA First Team (2010–2014, 2018) 5× All-NBA Second Team (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024) NBA Rookie of the Year (2008) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008) 4× NBA scoring champion (2010–2012, 2014) 2× 50–40–90 club (2013, 2023) NBA 75th Anniversary Team National college player of the year (2007) Consensus first-team All-American (2007) USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2007) Big 12 Player of the Year (2007) No. 35 retired by Texas Longhorns Olympics MVP (2020) FIBA World Cup MVP (2010) 3× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2010, 2016, 2021) McDonald's All-American Game Co-MVP (2006) First-team Parade All-American (2006) Second-team Parade All-American (2005)
Medals Men's basketball Representing the  United States Olympic Games Gold 2012 London Team Gold 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team Gold 2020 Tokyo Team Gold 2024 Paris Team World Championship/World Cup Gold 2010 Turkey Team

Kevin Wayne Durant (born September 29, 1988), also known as KD, is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Many people think Durant is one of the best players ever in the NBA.

He has won two NBA championships and four Olympic gold medals. Durant has also been named the NBA's Most Valuable Player once. He won the Finals MVP Award twice and the All-Star Game MVP Award twice. Durant has led the league in scoring four times and was the Rookie of the Year. He has been picked for the All-NBA team 11 times and is a 15-time NBA All-Star. In 2021, he was chosen for the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, which honors the greatest players in NBA history.

Durant was a top high school player. He played one year of college basketball for the Texas Longhorns. There, he became the first freshman to win the Naismith College Player of the Year award. The Seattle SuperSonics picked him second overall in the 2007 NBA draft. He played nine seasons with the team, which later became the Oklahoma City Thunder. He led them to the NBA Finals in 2012.

In 2016, Durant joined the Golden State Warriors. They had won a record 73 games the year before. With the Warriors, Durant won two NBA championships in a row in 2017 and 2018. He also won the NBA Finals MVP Award in both those years. After getting an Achilles injury in the 2019 NBA Finals, Durant moved to the Brooklyn Nets. He later asked for a trade and joined the Suns in 2023.

Durant has won four gold medals with the U.S. national team at the Olympics (2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024). He is the top scorer in Team USA's Olympic basketball history. In 2024, he became the first male athlete to win four Olympic gold medals in a team sport. He also won gold at the 2010 FIBA World Championship. Durant is the only player in basketball history to win MVP awards in the NBA, Olympics, and World Cup.

Off the court, Durant is one of the highest-paid basketball players. He has deals with companies like Foot Locker and Nike. He is known for helping others through charity work. In 2018, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Early Life & High School

Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington, D.C.. His grandmother, Barbara Davis, helped raise him. When he was 13, his father came back into his life. They traveled together to basketball tournaments. Durant has a sister, Brianna, and two brothers, Tony and Rayvonne.

He grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland. Durant was always very tall. By middle school, he was already 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall. He loved the Toronto Raptors and his favorite player, Vince Carter. Durant played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball with future NBA players like Michael Beasley. He still wears #35 to honor his AAU coach, Charles Craig, who died at age 35.

Durant played high school basketball at National Christian Academy and Oak Hill Academy. For his senior year, he went to Montrose Christian School. He grew another 5 inches (13 cm) before that season, starting the year at 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m).

He chose to play college basketball at the University of Texas at Austin. He wanted to "set my own path" by picking a less famous program. At the end of high school, he was named the Washington Post All-Met Basketball Player of the Year. He was also the MVP of the 2006 McDonald's All-American Game. Many saw him as the second-best high school player in 2006.

College Career at Texas

Durant with the Texas Longhorns in 2007

For the 2006–07 college season, Durant had grown to 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m). He averaged 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game for the Texas Longhorns. Texas finished the season with a 25–10 record.

In the NCAA Tournament, Texas won their first game. But they lost in the second round, even with Durant scoring 30 points. Durant won many awards for his great play. He was the first freshman to be named national player of the year. After the season, he decided to enter the NBA draft. The Longhorns later retired his No. 35 jersey.

Professional Career

Starting with the SuperSonics & Thunder (2007–2016)

Rookie of the Year (2007–2008)

Durant in 2008

The Seattle SuperSonics picked Durant second in the 2007 NBA draft. In his first game, the 19-year-old scored 18 points. On November 16, he made his first game-winning shot.

At the end of the 2007–08 NBA season, Durant was named NBA Rookie of the Year. He averaged 20.3 points per game. He was one of only three teenagers in NBA history to average at least 20 points in a season.

Becoming a Star (2008–2010)

After Durant's rookie year, the SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma City. They became the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team also drafted Russell Westbrook. They would become a great duo. At the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend, Durant scored 46 points in the Rookie Challenge. By the end of the 2008–09 NBA season, his scoring average jumped to 25.3 points. Durant kept growing and reached 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m).

In the 2009–10 season, Durant was picked for his first NBA All-Star Game. The Thunder improved a lot and made the playoffs. Durant became the youngest NBA scoring champion, averaging 30.1 points. He was also picked for his first All-NBA team. The Thunder lost in the playoffs, but people saw them as a future championship team.

First NBA Finals Appearance (2010–2012)

Durant scores on a slam dunk in March 2011

Before the 2010–11 season, Durant signed a five-year contract with the Thunder. He led the NBA in scoring again, averaging 27.7 points. The Thunder won 55 games and made it to the Western Conference Finals. They lost to the Dallas Mavericks.

In the 2011–12 season, Durant scored a career-high 51 points against the Denver Nuggets. At the All-Star Game, he scored 36 points and won the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award. Durant won his third straight scoring title, averaging 28 points. The Thunder made it to the 2012 NBA Finals. They beat the Mavericks, Lakers, and Spurs. But they lost to the Miami Heat in five games. Durant led all players in the Finals with 30.6 points per game.

MVP Season (2013–2014)

In the 2012–13 season, Durant averaged 28.1 points. He also shot very well: 51% from the field, 41.6% from three-point range, and 90.5% from the free-throw line. This made him the youngest player to join the 50–40–90 club. The Thunder won 60 games. In the playoffs, Russell Westbrook got injured. Durant had to carry more of the load, averaging a career-high 30.8 points. The Thunder won one series but lost in the next round.

In January of the 2013–14 season, Durant averaged 35.9 points. He scored 30 or more points in 12 games in a row, including a career-high 54 points. He also broke Michael Jordan's record for most games in a row scoring 25 points or more. The Thunder won 59 games. Durant was voted the NBA Most Valuable Player. He averaged 32 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. The Thunder made it to the Western Conference Finals but lost to the San Antonio Spurs.

Last Seasons with the Thunder (2014–2016)

Durant guarding LeBron James in January 2015

Durant had a tough 2014–15 season due to injuries. He missed many games with a foot injury. He only played 27 games, averaging 25.4 points.

In the 2015–16 season, Durant and Westbrook had many great games. Durant averaged 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. The Thunder won 55 games. In the 2016 NBA playoffs, they beat the Mavericks and Spurs. They then faced the Golden State Warriors, who had won a record 73 games. The Thunder took a 3–1 lead in the series. But the Warriors came back and won in seven games. Durant scored 27 points in the final game.

Golden State Warriors (2016–2019)

First Championship & Finals MVP (2016–2017)

On July 4, Durant announced he would sign with the Golden State Warriors. Many fans and experts were upset. They felt he took the easy way out by joining a "superteam" that had just won a record 73 games. On July 7, Durant officially signed with Golden State. He chose to play with great shooters like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

Durant after Warriors' practice in 2017

Durant played his first game for the Warriors on October 25. He scored 27 points. On November 26, he had 28 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and a career-high 6 blocked shots. In March, Durant got a knee injury. This made him miss the last 19 games of the season. The Warriors finished the 2016–17 season with 67 wins.

Durant returned for the 2017 NBA playoffs. The Warriors became the first team to start the playoffs 12–0. They reached their third straight Finals. In Game 1, Durant scored 38 points against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He helped the Warriors take a 3–0 lead. In Game 5, he scored 39 points to win the series. Durant was the top scorer for Golden State in every Finals game. He averaged 35.2 points. He was named the NBA Finals MVP. The Warriors finished the playoffs with a 16–1 record, the best in NBA history.

Second Championship & Finals MVP (2017–2018)

After the 2017 NBA Finals, Durant signed a new contract with the Warriors for less money. This helped the team keep its main players.

On January 10, Durant scored 40 points. He became the second-youngest player to reach 20,000 career points. On January 23, he had a career-high 14 assists. On February 14, Durant scored a season-high 50 points. He missed some games in March with a fractured rib. The Warriors finished the year with 58 wins. Durant set a career high with 119 blocks in the season.

In the Western Conference Finals, Durant scored 37 points in Game 1 against the Houston Rockets. The Warriors were down 3–2 in the series. Durant was criticized for playing too much by himself. But the Warriors won Game 6. In Game 7, Durant scored 34 points to help Golden State reach the Finals again. In Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals, Durant had a playoff career-high 43 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Warriors swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to win their second straight championship. Durant averaged 28.8 points and won his second Finals MVP Award.

Chasing a Third Title & Injury (2018–2019)

Durant in 2019

On July 7, 2018, Durant signed another contract with the Warriors.

In November, Durant had a public argument with teammate Draymond Green. On November 29, Durant scored a season-high 51 points in a loss to the Toronto Raptors. He scored 40 or more points in three straight games.

In Game 5 of the first round of the playoffs, he scored a playoff career-high 45 points. In Game 6, he set a new playoff career high with 50 points to win the series. During Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals, Durant injured his right calf. He missed the rest of that series and the entire Western Conference Finals. The Warriors won both series without him.

Durant returned for Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals against Toronto. He scored 11 points in the first quarter. But he got an Achilles tendon injury in the second quarter. He had to leave the game. The Warriors won that game, but they lost Game 6. This ended their chance for a third straight championship.

Brooklyn Nets (2019–2023)

Year Off (2019–2020)

On June 30, 2019, Durant announced he would sign with the Brooklyn Nets. The Warriors said his No. 35 jersey would not be used by them again. Durant signed with Brooklyn on July 7. He did not play at all in the 2019–20 season because of his Achilles injury. On March 17, 2020, Durant and three other Nets players tested positive for COVID-19. He was cleared and recovered by April 1.

Return to the Court (2020–2021)

On December 22, 2020, Durant played his first game for the Nets. He scored 22 points in a win against his old team, the Golden State Warriors. On January 14, 2021, James Harden joined the Nets. This reunited Durant with his former Thunder teammate. On January 16, Durant scored a season-high 42 points. He missed 23 games in February due to a hamstring injury. The Nets finished the season with 48 wins.

In the playoffs, Durant scored 42 points in Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. In Game 5 of the conference semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks, he scored 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists. He led the Nets to a comeback win. In Game 7, Durant scored 48 points, the most ever in a Game 7 at that time. But the Nets lost in overtime.

Playoff Struggles (2021–2022)

On August 8, 2021, Durant signed a four-year contract extension with the Nets.

On October 22, Durant had his first triple-double as a Net. He scored 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists. On December 12, Durant scored a season-high 51 points. On January 15, 2022, Durant got a left knee injury. He was out for four to six weeks.

He returned on March 3, scoring 31 points. Two days later, he became the 23rd player in NBA history to reach 25,000 points. On March 13, Durant scored a season-high 53 points. On April 2, he scored a career-high 55 points. On April 10, Durant had his 16th career triple-double with a career-high 16 assists. The Nets secured a playoff spot.

In the playoffs, the Nets lost to the Boston Celtics in four games. This was the first time Durant was swept in his NBA career.

Trade Request & Move to Phoenix (2022–2023)

On June 30, 2022, Durant asked to be traded from the Nets. He wanted to go to the Phoenix Suns or the Miami Heat. On August 24, Durant decided to stay with the Nets after meeting with team management.

He continued to climb the NBA's all-time scoring list. On October 24, he passed Alex English for 20th place. On October 31, he passed Vince Carter for 19th. On November 9, Durant had a triple-double with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists. On November 17, he reached 26,000 career points. On November 23, he passed Kevin Garnett for 18th place. On November 29, Durant scored a season-high 45 points.

On December 18, Durant scored a career-high 26 points in the third quarter alone. He helped the Nets come back from a 17-point halftime deficit. He passed John Havlicek and Paul Pierce for 16th place on the all-time scoring list. On December 26, he passed Tim Duncan for 15th. On January 8, Durant passed Dominique Wilkins for 14th place. He was named an All-Star starter for the 11th time.

Phoenix Suns (2023–present)

Joining the Suns (2023)

On February 9, 2023, the Nets traded Durant to the Phoenix Suns. He wanted to keep wearing No. 7, but it was retired by the Suns. So, Durant went back to wearing No. 35, his number from college and earlier in his career.

Durant made his Suns debut on March 1. He scored 23 points in a win. On March 3, he passed Oscar Robertson to move to 13th on the all-time scoring list. On March 5, Durant scored 37 points and hit the game-winning shot against the Dallas Mavericks. Before his home debut, he injured his left ankle during warmups. He missed 10 games. He returned on March 29, scoring 16 points in a win. In his eight games with Phoenix, the Suns won all of them. He averaged 26.0 points. He also became the first player in NBA history to shoot over 55% from the field, 40% from three, and 90% from the free-throw line in a season.

In his Suns playoff debut on April 16, Durant had 27 points, 9 rebounds, and a playoff career-high 11 assists. In Game 4 against the Clippers, he scored 31 points. The Suns won that series. In Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, Durant passed Karl Malone for seventh place in NBA playoff scoring. The Suns eventually lost to the Denver Nuggets in six games.

Top 10 in All-Time Scoring (2023–2024)

On October 31, 2023, Durant passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th on the all-time scoring list. He also reached 27,000 career points. On November 21, he passed Elvin Hayes for 11th place. On December 1, Durant passed Moses Malone for 10th place on the all-time scoring list. On December 27, he had his 18th career triple-double.

On January 21, 2024, Durant scored 40 points without taking any free throws. He was the first Sun and 14th NBA player to do this. On January 22, he scored 43 points and hit a game-winning shot. On January 25, Durant was named an All-Star starter for the 12th time. On February 23, he passed Carmelo Anthony for 9th place on the all-time scoring list. On March 9, Durant scored a season-high 45 points. On March 20, he passed Shaquille O'Neal for eighth place on the all-time scoring list.

Recent Seasons (2024–2025)

On October 26, 2024, Durant reached 29,000 career points. He became the eighth player to do so. He led the Suns to a great 8–1 start. But he suffered a left calf strain on November 8 and missed seven games. He returned on November 27. He then sprained his left ankle on December 3 and missed three more games. He returned on December 13. On December 21, Durant scored a season-high 43 points.

National Team Career

In February 2007, Durant was invited to the U.S. national team training camp. He played well but was cut. Coach Mike Krzyzewski said it was because other players had more experience. Durant was finally picked for the 2010 FIBA World Championship team. He led Team USA to its first FIBA World Championship since 1994. He also won tournament MVP honors. In December, he was named 2010 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.

Kevin Durant defending against Jonas Maciulis in 2010

At the 2012 Olympics, Durant set a record for total points scored in an Olympic basketball tournament. He helped the team win a gold medal without losing a game. In the final game, Durant scored 30 points. Before the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Durant decided not to play. He said he was mentally and physically tired.

He rejoined Team USA for the 2016 Olympic team. He led them to another gold medal. He was named the 2016 co-USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.

Durant played on the 2020 Olympic team (played in 2021). He broke Carmelo Anthony's record for career points in U.S. men's Olympic basketball history. He led the team to a gold medal and was named the tournament's MVP. He tied Carmelo Anthony for the most Olympic gold medals (three). He was named 2021 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year for the third time.

In 2024, at age 35, Durant played in his fourth Olympics. On August 4, he became the U.S. all-time rebounding leader at the Olympics. On August 7, he became the U.S. all-time Olympic scoring leader, passing Lisa Leslie. Team USA won the gold medal, making Durant the first male basketball player to win four Olympic gold medals.

From 2010 to 2024, Durant played in 37 official games for the U.S. national team. He won five gold medals: four from the Olympics and one from the 2010 FIBA World Championship. He holds nine U.S. Olympic men's career records, including most points (518) and most 3-pointers made (88).

Player Profile

Durant playing in a game between the Drew League and the Goodman League in August 2011

Durant's official height is 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m). He mainly plays as a small forward. In 2016, Durant said he is actually 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) tall with shoes on. He said he listed himself shorter to be seen as a small forward, not a power forward. His career averages are 27.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.

Durant is known for his amazing scoring ability. From 2010 to 2014, he won four scoring titles. He is one of only two players to win four scoring titles in five years. Early in his career, he often scored by himself. But he learned to score in other ways too, especially from outside. By 2013, he was shooting so well that he joined the 50–40–90 club. This means he shot 50% from the field, 40% from three-point range, and 90% from the free-throw line. His height and 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wingspan make it hard for defenders to block his shot.

At the start of his career, some people criticized Durant's defense and passing. But he improved as a passer. He also became a better defender. In 2018, he was even considered for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award.

Personal Life

Durant during a flag football game at Oklahoma State University in 2011

Durant is very close with his mother, Wanda. Their relationship was shown in a movie called The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story. Durant is a Christian. He has religious tattoos. He owns properties in Oklahoma City. In 2013, he opened a restaurant called KD's Southern Cuisine. He was briefly engaged to Monica Wright, a WNBA player. In 2016, Durant was a photographer for The Players' Tribune at Super Bowl 50.

Durant has endorsement deals with companies like Nike, Sprint, Gatorade, and 2K Sports. In 2012, he acted in the children's film Thunderstruck. In 2013, he earned $35 million.

Durant is one of the most popular players in the NBA. His jersey is always one of the best-selling. He is also one of the top All-Star vote-getters. Early in his career, he was known for being kind. Foot Locker even made commercials calling him the "nicest guy in the NBA." Since leaving the Thunder, Durant has become more open and sometimes controversial. He is very active on Twitter and often talks with fans.

Durant also helps with charity. In 2013, he gave $1 million to the American Red Cross for victims of a tornado. He is also a spokesperson for a music program for kids.

Durant speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco in 2017

In 2017, Durant started getting involved with YouTube. He created a YouTube account and started making video blogs. As of June 2020, his channel had over 790,000 subscribers. In 2018, it was reported that Durant would create a basketball TV show for Apple.

In 2017, Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman started Thirty Five Ventures. In 2020, they made a documentary called Basketball County about youth basketball in Durant's home county. Their short film Two Distant Strangers won an Academy Award in 2021.

Time magazine named Durant one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2018.

In 2020, Durant became a part-owner of the MLS soccer team Philadelphia Union. In 2021, he invested in Just Women's Sports, a media platform for women's sports. In 2021, he signed a deal with Coinbase to be a brand ambassador. In 2022, Durant invested in a professional pickleball team.

Career Statistics

NBA

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2007–08	Seattle	80	80	34.6	.430	.288	.873	4.4	2.4	1.0	.9	20.3
2008–09	Oklahoma City	74	74	39.0	.476	.422	.863	6.5	2.8	1.3	.7	25.3
2009–10	Oklahoma City	82*	82*	39.5	.476	.365	.900	7.6	2.8	1.4	1.0	30.1*
2010–11	Oklahoma City	78	78	38.9	.462	.350	.880	6.8	2.7	1.1	1.0	27.7*
2011–12	Oklahoma City	66*	66*	38.6	.496	.387	.860	8.0	3.5	1.3	1.2	28.0*
2012–13	Oklahoma City	81	81	38.5	.510	.416	.905*	7.9	4.6	1.4	1.3	28.1
2013–14	Oklahoma City	81	81	38.5	.503	.391	.873	7.4	5.5	1.3	.7	32.0*
2014–15	Oklahoma City	27	27	33.8	.510	.403	.854	6.6	4.1	.9	.9	25.4
2015–16	Oklahoma City	72	72	35.8	.505	.387	.898	8.2	5.0	1.0	1.2	28.2
2016–17	Golden State	62	62	33.4	.537	.375	.875	8.3	4.8	1.1	1.6	25.1
2017–18	Golden State	68	68	34.2	.516	.419	.889	6.8	5.4	.7	1.8	26.4
2018–19	Golden State	78	78	34.6	.521	.353	.885	6.4	5.9	.7	1.1	26.0
2020–21	Brooklyn	35	32	33.1	.537	.450	.882	7.1	5.6	.7	1.3	26.9
2021–22	Brooklyn	55	55	37.2	.518	.383	.910	7.4	6.4	.9	.9	29.9
2022–23	Brooklyn	39	39	36.0	.559	.376	.934	6.7	5.3	.8	1.5	29.7
	Phoenix	8	8	33.7	.570	.537	.833	6.4	3.5	.3	1.3	26.0
2023–24	Phoenix	75	75	37.2	.523	.413	.856	6.6	5.0	.9	1.2	27.1
Career		1,061	1,058	36.7	.501	.387	.884	7.0	4.4	1.1	1.1	27.3
All-Star		11	9	26.7	.539	.362	.897	6.1	3.8	1.7	.5	24.4

Play-in

Playoffs

College

Awards and Honors

Durant's No. 35 jersey retired by Texas

Durant with his gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey

NBA

• 2× NBA champion: 2017, 2018
• 2× NBA Finals Most Valuable Player: 2017, 2018
• NBA Most Valuable Player: 2014
• 15× NBA All-Star: 2010–2019, 2021–2025
• 6× All-NBA First Team: 2010–2014, 2018
• 5× All-NBA Second Team: 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024
• 4× NBA scoring champion: 2010–2012, 2014
• 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP: 2012, 2019
• 2x NBA H–O–R–S–E Competition: 2009, 2010
• NBA Rookie of the Year: 2008
• NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2008
• NBA Rookie Challenge MVP: 2009

USA Basketball

• 4× Olympic gold medalist: 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024
• Olympics Most Valuable Player: 2020
• FIBA World Cup gold medalist: 2010
• FIBA World Cup Most Valuable Player: 2010
• 3× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year: 2010, 2016, 2021

NCAA (College)

• Naismith College Player of the Year: 2007
• NABC Division I Player of the Year: 2007
• Oscar Robertson Trophy: 2007
• Adolph Rupp Trophy: 2007
• John R. Wooden Award: 2007
• Big 12 Player of the Year: 2007
• USBWA National Freshman of the Year: 2007
• Jersey number (35) retired at Texas

Media

• AP Player of the Year: 2007
• AP All-America 1st Team: 2007
• Two-time ESPY Award winner:
  • 2014 Best NBA Player
  • 2017 Outstanding Team (as a member of the Golden State Warriors)

Images for kids

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  Durant in 2023

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  Durant with the Texas Longhorns in 2007

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  Durant in 2008

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  Durant scores on a slam dunk in March 2011

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  Durant guarding LeBron James in January 2015

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  Durant after Warriors' practice in 2017

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  Durant in 2019

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  Kevin Durant defending against Jonas Maciulis in 2010

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  Durant playing in a game between the Drew League and the Goodman League in August 2011

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  Durant during a flag football game at Oklahoma State University in 2011

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  Durant speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco in 2017

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  Durant's No. 35 jersey retired by Texas Longhorns

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  Durant with his gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey

See also

In Spanish: Kevin Durant para niños

• List of NBA career scoring leaders
• List of NBA franchise career scoring leaders
• List of NBA career 3-point scoring leaders
• List of NBA career free throw percentage leaders
• List of NBA career free throw scoring leaders
• List of NBA career minutes played leaders
• List of NBA career playoff scoring leaders
• List of NBA career playoff blocks leaders
• List of NBA career playoff turnovers leaders
• List of NBA career playoff 3-point scoring leaders
• List of NBA career playoff free throw scoring leaders
• List of NBA career playoff games played leaders
• List of NBA career playoff minutes leaders
• List of NBA single-game playoff scoring leaders
• List of NBA annual scoring leaders
• List of NBA annual free throw percentage leaders