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Kevin Durant
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Durant with Team USA during the 2024 Summer Olympics
No. 7 – Houston Rockets
Small forward / power forward
Personal information
Born (1988-09-29) September 29, 1988 (age 37)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
High school
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
2023–2025 Phoenix Suns
2025–present Houston Rockets
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA champion (2017, 2018)
  • 2× NBA Finals MVP (2017, 2018)
  • NBA Most Valuable Player (2014)
  • 16× NBA All-Star (2010–2019, 2021–2026)
  • 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)
  • 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, also known as KD, is an American professional basketball player. He was born on September 29, 1988. He plays for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Many people consider him one of the greatest basketball players and scorers of all time.

KD has achieved many amazing things in his career. He has won two NBA championships. He is the only male player to win four Olympic gold medals. He also won an NBA Most Valuable Player Award, two NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Awards, and four NBA scoring titles. He has been selected as an NBA All-Star 16 times. In 2021, Durant was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. This team honors the 75 greatest players in NBA history. He is currently sixth on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Durant was a highly sought-after player in high school. He played one season of college basketball for the Texas Longhorns. During that time, he won many awards. He became the first freshman to be named Naismith College Player of the Year. The Seattle SuperSonics drafted Durant as the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft. He played nine seasons with the team, which became the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008. He led them to the NBA Finals in 2012. He also won the MVP award for the 2013–2014 season.

In 2016, he joined the Golden State Warriors. With the Warriors, Durant won two NBA championships and two Finals MVP awards in 2017 and 2018. After suffering an Achilles injury in the 2019 NBA Finals, he joined the Brooklyn Nets. He was later traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2023. In July 2025, Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets.

As a member of the U.S. national team, Durant has won four gold medals in the Olympics. These were in 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024. He is the leading 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 with MVP awards in the NBA, Olympics, and World Cup.

Off the court, Durant is one of the highest-earning basketball players. This is partly due to endorsement deals with companies like Foot Locker and Nike. He is also known for his charity work. In 2018, Time magazine included Durant in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Early Life and Basketball Dreams

Kevin Durant was born in Washington, D.C. on September 29, 1988. He was raised by his mother, Wanda, and his grandmother, Barbara Davis. When he was 13, his father became more involved in his life. They traveled together to basketball tournaments. Kevin has a sister, Brianna, and two brothers, Tony and Rayvonne.

He grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland. Kevin was very tall from a young age. He was already 6 feet tall in middle school. He dreamed of playing for his favorite team, the Toronto Raptors. His favorite player was Vince Carter.

Durant played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball for several teams. He was teammates with future NBA players like Michael Beasley. He wore jersey number 35 to honor his AAU coach, Charles Craig, who passed away at age 35.

He attended several high schools for basketball. These included National Christian Academy, Oak Hill Academy, and Montrose Christian School. Before his senior year, he grew 5 inches, reaching 6 feet 7 inches.

Durant chose to play college basketball at the University of Texas at Austin. He said he wanted to "set my own path." He was considered the second-best high school player in 2006.

College Success at Texas

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Durant with the Texas Longhorns in 2007

During the 2006–07 college season, Durant grew to 6 feet 9 inches. He played for the Texas Longhorns. He averaged 25.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per game.

Texas had a good season, winning 25 games. They made it to the NCAA Tournament. Durant played exceptionally well. He won many awards, including the Naismith College Player of the Year. He was the first freshman ever to win such a national award. After this amazing season, he decided to join the NBA draft. The Longhorns later retired his No. 35 jersey to honor him.

Professional Basketball Journey

Starting with the SuperSonics

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Durant in 2008

In the 2007 NBA draft, Kevin Durant was the second player chosen. He was picked by the Seattle SuperSonics. In his first NBA game, he scored 18 points. He also made his first game-winning shot that season.

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

Becoming the Oklahoma City Thunder

After Durant's rookie year, the SuperSonics team moved to Oklahoma City. They became the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team also drafted Russell Westbrook. Durant and Westbrook later became a powerful duo.

Durant continued to improve. He scored 25.3 points per game in his second season. He also grew to his full height of 6 feet 11 inches. In the 2009–10 NBA season, Durant was chosen for his first NBA All-Star Game. He led the Thunder to the playoffs. He became the youngest NBA scoring champion, averaging 30.1 points per game.

First NBA Finals Appearance

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Durant scores on a slam dunk in March 2011

Before the 2010–11 NBA season, Durant signed a long-term contract with the Thunder. He led the NBA in scoring for the second year in a row. The Thunder won 55 games and reached the Conference Finals.

In the 2011–12 NBA season, Durant scored a career-high 51 points in one game. He also won the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award. He earned his third straight scoring title. The Thunder made it to the 2012 NBA Finals, but lost to the Miami Heat. Durant was the top scorer in the Finals.

MVP Season with the Thunder

In the 2012–13 NBA season, Durant showed incredible shooting skills. He became the youngest player to join the 50–40–90 club. This means he shot over 50% from the field, 40% from three-point range, and 90% from the free-throw line. The Thunder won 60 games. However, a teammate's injury affected their playoff run.

The 2013–14 NBA season was a huge year for Durant. He scored 30 or more points in 12 straight games. He even scored a career-high 54 points in one game. He won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award, averaging 32.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. The Thunder reached the Western Conference Finals again.

Final Seasons in Oklahoma City

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Durant guarding LeBron James in January 2015

Durant faced some injuries during the 2014–15 NBA season. He played in only 27 games. He still averaged 25.4 points per game.

In the 2015–16 NBA season, Durant and Westbrook achieved several milestones. Durant averaged 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. The Thunder had a strong season. In the 2016 NBA playoffs, they defeated the Spurs. They then faced the Golden State Warriors in the Conference Finals. Despite leading 3–1, the Thunder lost the series in seven games.

Golden State Warriors: Two Championships

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Durant after Warriors' practice in 2017

On July 4, 2016, Durant announced he would join the Golden State Warriors. This move created a very strong team. He officially signed a contract with Golden State.

Durant quickly made an impact with the Warriors. He had a career-high six blocked shots in one game. In March, he suffered a knee injury. He missed the final 19 games of the regular season. The Warriors finished the 2016–17 NBA season with an excellent record.

Durant returned for the 2017 NBA playoffs. He helped the Warriors reach their third straight Finals. They became the first team to start the playoffs 12–0. In the Finals, Durant led the Warriors past the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was the top scorer in every game. He averaged 35.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. He was named the NBA Finals MVP. The Warriors won the championship with an amazing 16–1 playoff record.

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Durant with the 2018 NBA Finals trophy at the inaugural Kevin Durant Day in Seat Pleasant, Maryland

After winning his first championship, Durant re-signed with the Warriors. On January 10, he reached 20,000 career points. He was the second-youngest player to do so. He also set a career-high with 14 assists in a game. In March, he missed games due to a fractured rib.

In the 2018 NBA playoffs, Durant helped the Warriors return to the Finals. In Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals, he scored a playoff career-high 43 points. He also had 13 rebounds and seven assists. The Warriors swept the Cavaliers to win their second straight championship. Durant won his second consecutive Finals MVP Award.

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Durant in 2019

Durant re-signed with the Warriors again in 2018. He scored a season-high 51 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors. In the playoffs, he set a new playoff career high with 50 points in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

During the Western Conference semifinals, Durant suffered a right calf strain. He missed several games. He returned for Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals against Toronto. However, he suffered an Achilles tendon injury early in the game. He had to leave the court. The Warriors won that game but eventually lost the series.

Brooklyn Nets: Recovery and Return

On June 30, 2019, Durant announced he would sign with the Brooklyn Nets. The Warriors honored him by retiring his No. 35 jersey. Durant signed a four-year contract with Brooklyn. He decided to sit out the entire 2019–20 NBA season to recover from his Achilles injury.

On December 22, 2020, Durant made his Nets debut. He scored 22 points in a win against his former team, the Golden State Warriors. Later, James Harden joined the Nets, reuniting Durant with his former Thunder teammate. Durant scored a season-high 42 points in a game against the Orlando Magic. He missed 23 games due to a hamstring injury.

The Nets finished the season with a strong record. In the 2021 NBA playoffs, Durant scored 42 points in a win against the Boston Celtics. In the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks, he had an incredible 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in a comeback victory. In Game 7, he scored 48 points, the most ever in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history at that time. However, the Nets lost in overtime.

On August 8, 2021, Durant signed a contract extension with the Nets. He recorded his first triple-double as a Net with 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists. He also scored a season-high 51 points against the Detroit Pistons. In January 2022, he suffered a left knee injury, a sprained MCL, and missed several weeks.

Upon his return, Durant continued to achieve milestones. He became the 23rd player in NBA history to reach 25,000 points. He scored a season-high 53 points against the New York Knicks. He also passed Jerry West on the NBA all-time scoring list. On April 2, he scored a career-high 55 points against the Atlanta Hawks. The Nets made it to the playoffs but were swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round. This was the first time Durant had been swept in his career.

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Durant during an interview in 2023

In June 2022, Durant requested a trade from the Nets. After discussions, he decided to stay. He continued to climb the all-time scoring list, passing players like Alex English, Vince Carter, Kevin Garnett, John Havlicek, Paul Pierce, Tim Duncan, and Dominique Wilkins. He scored a season-high 45 points against the Orlando Magic. In January 2023, he was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.

Phoenix Suns: New Challenges

On February 9, 2023, Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He wanted to wear his No. 7 jersey, but it was retired by the Suns. So, he returned to wearing his No. 35 jersey.

Durant made his Suns debut on March 1, scoring 23 points in a win. He continued to play well, scoring 20 points in another game. He also moved up to 13th on the all-time scoring list, passing Oscar Robertson. On March 5, Durant led the Suns with 37 points and hit a game-winning shot. Before his home debut, he injured his left ankle during warmups. He missed 10 games but returned on March 29. In his eight games with Phoenix, the Suns won all of them. Durant averaged 26.0 points per game. He also became the first player in NBA history to achieve amazing shooting percentages in a season (over 55% from the field, 40% from three-point range, and 90% from the free-throw line).

In the 2023 NBA playoffs, Durant had 27 points, 9 rebounds, and a playoff career-high 11 assists in his Suns playoff debut. He helped the Suns win their first-round series. In the Western Conference semifinals, Durant passed Karl Malone for seventh place in NBA postseason scoring. The Suns eventually lost to the Denver Nuggets in six games.

On October 31, 2023, Durant scored 26 points and passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th on the all-time scoring list. He also reached 27,000 career points. On December 1, Durant passed Moses Malone for 10th place on the all-time scoring list. On December 27, he recorded his 18th career triple-double.

On January 21, 2024, Durant scored 40 points without any free throw attempts. This was a rare achievement. He was named a Western Conference starter for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. On January 28, Durant became the 10th player in NBA history to reach 28,000 career points. On February 23, he passed Carmelo Anthony for 9th place on the all-time scoring list. On March 20, Durant passed Shaquille O'Neal for eighth place on the all-time scoring list.

Durant finished the season averaging 27.1 points. He shot over 50% from the field, 40% from three-point range, and 85% from the free-throw line. In the playoffs, the Suns were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

On October 26, 2024, Durant reached 29,000 career points. He led the Suns to a great start before suffering a left calf strain. He returned but then sprained his left ankle. On December 21, Durant scored a season-high 43 points.

On January 25, 2025, Durant was named a Western Conference starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. On February 11, he achieved 30,000 career points. On March 21, Durant scored 42 points. With this, he joined LeBron James as the only players to score 40 points against all 30 active NBA teams. On March 30, Durant left a game with an ankle injury. This injury ended his season. The Suns missed the playoffs.

Houston Rockets: A New Chapter

On July 6, 2025, Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in a large trade. On October 19, he signed a two-year contract extension.

Durant made his Rockets debut on October 21, scoring 23 points against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. On December 5, he became the eighth player in NBA history to reach 31,000 career points. He scored 28 points in a win against the Phoenix Suns.

On January 5, 2026, Durant hit a game-winning three-pointer against the Phoenix Suns. He enjoyed winning against his former team. On January 9, he passed Wilt Chamberlain to move into seventh place on the all-time scoring list. He also surpassed 8,000 career rebounds. On January 18, Durant passed Dirk Nowitzki for sixth place on the all-time scoring list.

National Team Achievements

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Kevin Durant defending against Jonas Maciulis in 2010

In February 2007, Durant was invited to the U.S. national team training camp. He was later selected for the national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship. He led Team USA to its first FIBA World Championship gold medal since 1994. He earned tournament MVP honors. Durant averaged 22.8 points per game. In December, he was named 2010 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.

At the 2012 Olympics, Durant set a record for total points scored in an Olympic basketball tournament. He helped the national team win a gold medal without losing a game. In the final game, Durant led all scorers with 30 points. He rejoined Team USA for the 2016 Olympic team. He led them to another gold medal. Durant was named the 2016 co-USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.

Durant played on the 2020 Olympic team, which was delayed until 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 by FIBA. Durant's 20.7 points per game set a U.S. Olympic men's single-competition record. He tied Carmelo Anthony for most Olympic gold medals (three).

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Durant at the 2024 Olympic Games

In 2024, at age 35, Durant made his fourth Olympic appearance on the 2024 Olympic team. He became the United States' all-time rebounding leader at the Olympics. He also became the United States' all-time Olympic scoring leader, surpassing Lisa Leslie. Team USA won the gold medal, making Durant the first and only four-time gold medalist in men's basketball.

From 2010 to 2024, Durant played in 37 official games for the U.S. national team. He won five gold medals: four from Olympic tournaments and one from the 2010 FIBA World Championship. Durant holds nine U.S. Olympic men's career records, including most points (518) and most rebounds (137).

How Kevin Durant Plays

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

Kevin Durant is officially listed as 6 feet 11 inches tall. His main position is small forward. He once said his height in shoes was actually 7 feet 0 inches. He preferred to be listed as a small forward. Durant's career averages are 27.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. He is considered one of the greatest players ever. He has earned All-NBA honors 11 times and was named Rookie of the Year.

Durant is famous for his amazing scoring ability. His shooting skills earned him the nickname "Easy Money Sniper". 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 focused on scoring by himself. But he quickly became great at scoring without the ball too. By 2013, he was shooting incredibly well. He became one of only nine members of the 50–40–90 club. This means he shot over 50% from the field, 40% from three-point range, and 90% from the free-throw line.

Durant's height and long 7-foot-4-inch wingspan make it hard for defenders. He can get a clean shot off easily. When he gets past a defender, he is also a strong finisher near the basket.

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

Kevin Durant's Life Off the Court

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

Durant is very close with his mother, Wanda. Their relationship was even featured in a movie. He is a Christian and has religious tattoos. Durant owns properties and once opened a restaurant called KD's Southern Cuisine. He was briefly engaged to Monica Wright, a WNBA player. In 2016, Durant worked as a photographer for The Players' Tribune at Super Bowl 50.

Durant has endorsement deals with companies like Nike, Sprint, and Gatorade. In 2012, he acted in the children's film Thunderstruck. In 2013, he earned $35 million, making him one of the highest-earning basketball players.

Durant is one of the most popular players in the NBA. His jersey is always one of the best-selling. He is also consistently a top vote-getter for the All-Star Game. In 2014, Durant partnered with KIND snacks to promote kindness.

Durant has participated in many charity causes. In 2013, he pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross for victims of a tornado. Durant is also a spokesperson for P'Tones Records, a non-profit music program.

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Durant with Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford at Kevin Durant Day in 2017

His hometown of Seat Pleasant, Maryland celebrates Kevin Durant Day on August 17. This honors his contributions to the community and his NBA championships.

In 2017, Durant became involved with YouTube. He created a YouTube account and started uploading video blogs. In 2018, Deadline reported that Durant would create a basketball-themed TV show for Apple.

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Durant speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco in 2017

In 2017, Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman founded Thirty Five Ventures. In 2020, this company produced Basketball County, a documentary about youth basketball in his home county. Thirty Five Ventures also produced Two Distant Strangers, which won an Academy Award in 2021.

Durant was included in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2018.

In June 2020, Durant became a minority owner of the MLS soccer team Philadelphia Union.

In May 2021, Durant invested in Just Women's Sports, a media platform for women's sports. He believed it showed how good these players are.

Swagger, a TV show inspired by Durant's life story, premiered on Apple TV+ in October 2021. Durant was an executive producer for the show.

In December 2021, Durant signed a deal with Coinbase to be a brand ambassador.

In October 2022, Durant invested in a professional pickleball team with his business partner, Rich Kleiman.

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Source:

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
2016–17dagger Golden State 62 62 33.4 .537 .375 .875 8.3 4.8 1.1 1.6 25.1
2017–18dagger 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
2024–25 Phoenix 62 62 36.5 .527 .430 .839 6.0 4.2 .8 1.2 26.6
Career 1,123 1,120 36.7 .502 .390 .882 7.0 4.4 1.0 1.1 27.2
All-Star 12 10 25.9 .525 .351 .897 6.0 3.8 1.7 .4 22.7

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010 Oklahoma City 6 6 38.5 .350 .286 .871 7.7 2.3 .5 1.3 25.0
2011 Oklahoma City 17 17 42.5 .449 .339 .838 8.2 2.8 .9 1.1 28.6
2012 Oklahoma City 20 20 41.8 .517 .373 .864 7.4 3.7 1.5 1.2 28.5
2013 Oklahoma City 11 11 44.0 .455 .314 .830 9.0 6.3 1.3 1.1 30.8
2014 Oklahoma City 19 19 42.9 .460 .344 .810 8.9 3.9 1.0 1.3 29.6
2016 Oklahoma City 18 18 40.3 .430 .282 .890 7.1 3.3 1.0 1.0 28.4
2017† Golden State 15 15 35.5 .556 .442 .893 7.9 4.3 .8 1.3 28.5
2018† Golden State 21 21 38.4 .487 .341 .901 7.8 4.7 .7 1.2 29.0
2019 Golden State 12 12 36.8 .514 .438 .903 4.9 4.5 1.1 1.0 32.3
2021 Brooklyn 12 12 40.4 .514 .402 .871 9.3 4.4 1.5 1.6 34.3
2022 Brooklyn 4 4 44.0 .386 .333 .895 5.8 6.3 1.0 .3 26.3
2023 Phoenix 11 11 42.3 .478 .333 .917 8.7 5.5 .8 1.4 29.0
2024 Phoenix 4 4 42.1 .552 .417 .824 6.5 3.3 .5 1.5 26.8
Career 170 170 40.5 .477 .356 .868 7.8 4.2 1.0 1.2 29.3

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2006–07 Texas 35 35 35.9 .473 .404 .816 11.1 1.3 1.9 1.9 25.8

Awards and Honors

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Durant's No. 35 jersey retired by Texas
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Durant with his gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey

NBA

Cited from Basketball Reference's Kevin Durant page unless noted otherwise.
  • NBA champion: 2017, 2018
  • 2× NBA Finals Most Valuable Player: 2017, 2018
  • NBA Most Valuable Player: 2014
  • 16× NBA All-Star: 2010–2019, 2021–2026
  • 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
  • 2× NBA H–O–R–S–E Competition: 2009, 2010
  • NBA Rookie of the Year: 2008
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2008
  • Rising Stars Challenge MVP: 2009
  • Magic Johnson Award: 2011

USA Basketball

Cited from USA Basketball's Kevin Durant page unless noted otherwise.
  • 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

  • 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

  • Best Male Athlete ESPY Award: 2014
  • Best NBA Player ESPY Award: 2014
  • AP Player of the Year: 2007
  • AP All-America 1st Team: 2007

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2025 Speed Goes Pro Himself Guest appearance in the IShowSpeed YouTube series

See also

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  • 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 minutes leaders
  • List of NBA single-game playoff scoring leaders
  • List of NBA annual scoring leaders
  • List of NBA annual free throw percentage leaders
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