Kevin Durant, also known as KD, is an American basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. He has won multiple NBA championships, MVP awards, scoring titles, and is a 10-time NBA All-Star. Durant is also a three-time Olympic gold medalist and known for his philanthropy and endorsements.
Kevin Durant, widely regarded as one of the best basketball players in the world, was born just outside of Washington D.C. on September 29, 1988. He grew up in a family of four children, with a love for sports instilled in him from a young age.
On October 16, 1988, Kevin Durant's father leaves. This event may have had an impact on Durant's upbringing and his relationship with his family.
Kevin Durant's father leaves before Kevin can get to know him, leaving Kevin to be raised by his single mother.
Kevin Durant's father returns to his life when Kevin is 13 years old after being raised by his mother for all these years.
Kevin Durant attends high school, a significant milestone in his educational journey.
Kevin Durant was recognized as a McDonald's All-American during his high school basketball career at Montrose Christian School. This prestigious award is given to the top high school basketball players in the country.
Kevin Durant, playing for Texas, drove the ball past Oklahoma forward Taylor Griffin during a basketball game in Norman, Oklahoma. The game took place on February 24, 2007.
Kevin Durant was considered one of the top two prospects in the 2007 NBA Draft. He was selected second overall by the Seattle Super Sonics, behind Greg Oden.
Kevin Durant made his NBA debut on October 31, 2007, playing for the Seattle SuperSonics. This marked the beginning of a successful professional basketball career for Durant.
On January 14, 2008, Kevin Durant of the Seattle Supersonics drove past Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers in a game where the Lakers emerged victorious with a score of 123-121.
During the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend, Kevin Durant set a Rookie Challenge record with 46 points, showcasing his exceptional talent and skills early in his NBA career.
During the 2009-10 season, Kevin Durant was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game and became the youngest NBA scoring champion. He led the Thunder to the playoffs with a scoring average of 30.1 points per game, showcasing his potential as a future star in the league.
On July 3, 2010, Kevin Durant achieved the title of NBA scoring leader by averaging 29.3 points per game during the 2010 season, showcasing his exceptional skills on the court.
On September 23, 2010, Kevin Durant took on a leadership role by leading Team USA, demonstrating his capabilities beyond the NBA and showcasing his talent on an international level.
On January 30, 2011, during a game between the Miami Heat and the Thunder, Kevin Durant had an altercation with Chris Bosh. Durant called Bosh a 'fake tough guy' and displayed a more aggressive side that was not commonly seen before.
Kevin Durant achieved his first career triple-double with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game against the Golden State Warriors.
On January 2, 2013, Kevin Durant was ejected from a game against the Brooklyn Nets, marking the first ejection of his career. This incident showed a more volatile side of Durant that was not typical of his demeanor.
On February 5, 2013, Nike released a commercial portraying Kevin Durant as not nice, contrary to his usual image. The commercial aimed to show a different, more aggressive side of Durant that was not commonly associated with him.
On February 10, 2013, during a game against the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant deflected a pass into the stands, hitting a young woman. He went to check on her, displaying a caring side despite the recent portrayal of him as less nice.
Kevin Durant was awarded the 2013-14 Kia NBA Basketball Most Valuable Player Award in Oklahoma City.
On June 18, 2014, Kevin Durant won his first NBA Championship ring.
Kevin Durant, the injured Oklahoma City Thunder forward, was sidelined for the season due to ongoing pain in his right foot, as announced by general manager Sam Presti.
On July 4, 2016, Kevin Durant made a significant decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors. This move was met with both praise and criticism, but ultimately led to back-to-back NBA championships for the team.
On July 7, 2016, Kevin Durant officially signed a two-year, $54.3 million contract with the Golden State Warriors, joining a team that had won a championship the year before.
On October 25, 2016, Kevin Durant made his debut for the Golden State Warriors against the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 27 points in a loss.
On November 26, 2016, Kevin Durant recorded an impressive stat line of 28 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and six blocked shots in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, showcasing his versatility.
Kevin Durant played against the Detroit Pistons in a game where the Golden State Warriors led 60-58 at halftime.
Kevin Durant dunked as the Golden State Warriors played against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Oracle Arena.
Kevin Durant played in a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena.
Kevin Durant blocked Austin Rivers in a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers.
On February 11, 2017, Kevin Durant played his first game back in Oklahoma City since joining the Warriors, scoring 34 points to help his team defeat the Thunder. He faced boos from the crowd throughout the game.
During a game against the Sacramento Kings, fans sent a message to Kevin Durant during the third quarter.
Warriors fans reacted after Kevin Durant dunked in the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
On April 7, 2017, Kevin Durant created a YouTube account and started uploading live stream vlogs. In his first vlog, he mentioned his excitement about joining YouTube after distancing himself from other social media platforms.
On July 25, 2017, Kevin Durant re-signed with the Golden State Warriors, opting for less money to help the team maintain its core roster and add free agents.
On January 10, 2018, Kevin Durant scored 40 points in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers, becoming the second-youngest player in NBA history to reach the 20,000-point milestone.
On February 13, 2018, it was reported that Kevin Durant would collaborate with Imagine Television to create a basketball-themed scripted drama for Apple. The project was announced to be in partnership with producer Brian Grazer.
On July 7, 2018, Kevin Durant re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on a two-year, $61.5 million contract with a player option for the second year.
During an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on November 12, 2018, Draymond Green confronted Kevin Durant about his upcoming free agency status, leading to a suspension for Green.
On November 29, 2018, Kevin Durant scored a season-high 51 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors, marking his third straight game with 40 or more points.
On June 30, 2019, Kevin Durant announced his decision to sign with the Brooklyn Nets after the July moratorium, finalizing the move on July 7 in a sign-and-trade deal.
On July 7, 2019, Kevin Durant officially signed with the Brooklyn Nets in a sign-and-trade deal, beginning a new chapter in his basketball journey.
On December 22, 2020, Kevin Durant made his debut for the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 22 points in a game against his former team, the Golden State Warriors.
On March 17, 2020, Kevin Durant and three other Brooklyn Nets players tested positive for COVID-19, impacting their participation in the NBA season.
On December 22, 2020, Kevin Durant made his debut for the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 22 points in a game against his former team, the Golden State Warriors.
On January 14, 2021, James Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster four-team deal, reuniting him with his former Thunder teammate Kevin Durant.
On April 2, 2021, Kevin Durant was fined $50,000 by the NBA for private messages he sent through social media to actor Michael Rapaport, sparking a feud.
On April 7, 2021, Kevin Durant made his return to the court for the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 17 points off the bench in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
In August 2021, Kevin Durant announced a partnership between his company Boardroom and Weedmaps to develop an original content series addressing cannabis stigmas in sports and globally.
In Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks, on June 19, 2021, Kevin Durant scored 48 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, including a clutch shot to send the game into overtime.
On August 8, 2021, Kevin Durant signed a four-year, $198 million extension with the Brooklyn Nets.
On October 22, 2021, Kevin Durant recorded his thirteenth career triple-double and first as a Net with 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 114–109 comeback win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
On November 10, 2021, Kevin Durant scored 30 points on 11-for-12 shooting in a 123–90 win over the Orlando Magic.
On December 12, 2021, Kevin Durant scored a then season-high 51 points in a 116–104 win over the Detroit Pistons.
On December 14, 2021, Kevin Durant recorded his fourteenth career triple-double with 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 131–129 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors.
On December 22, 2021, Kevin Durant signed a deal to serve as a brand ambassador for Coinbase. This partnership highlighted his involvement in the cryptocurrency industry.
On January 15, 2022, during a 120–105 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, Kevin Durant exited in the second quarter after suffering a left knee injury, later revealed to be a sprained MCL.
On March 5, 2022, Kevin Durant became the 23rd player in NBA history to reach 25,000 points.
On March 13, 2022, Kevin Durant scored a then season-high 53 points and set a career-high for field goal attempts with 37, grabbed 6 rebounds, delivered 9 assists along with 2 steals in a 110–107 win over the New York Knicks.
On April 2, 2022, Kevin Durant scored a career-high 55 points on 19-of-28 shooting from the field and also had a career-high 8-of-10 from 3-point range in a 122–115 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
On April 10, 2022, in the final game of the regular season, Kevin Durant recorded his 16th career triple-double with a career-high 16 assists and added 20 points, 10 rebounds in a 134–126 win over the Indiana Pacers to lock up 7th spot for the play-in tournament.
On April 12, 2022, Kevin Durant in his first play-in appearance scored 25 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, dished out 11 assists along with 2 steals, and 3 blocks in a 115–108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to secure the 7th spot for the playoffs.
On June 30, 2022, Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. His preferred trade destinations were the Phoenix Suns and the Miami Heat.
On August 24, 2022, Kevin Durant rescinded his trade request after meeting with the Nets management.
On October 24, 2022, Kevin Durant scored 37 points and moved past Alex English into 20th place on the NBA all-time career scoring list.
On October 31, 2022, Kevin Durant recorded 36 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, passing Vince Carter for 19th on the NBA all-time career scoring list.
On November 9, 2022, Kevin Durant posted a triple-double with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists in a win over the New York Knicks.
On November 17, 2022, Kevin Durant scored 35 points and became the 19th player all-time to reach 26,000 career points.
On November 23, 2022, Kevin Durant passed Kevin Garnett for 18th place on the NBA all-time career scoring list.
On November 29, 2022, Kevin Durant scored a season-high 45 points in a win over the Orlando Magic.
On December 18, 2022, Kevin Durant scored a career-high 43 points, with 26 points in the third quarter, leading the Nets to victory over the Detroit Pistons.
On December 26, 2022, Kevin Durant put up 32 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, moving past Tim Duncan for 15th on the NBA all-time career scoring list.
On January 8, 2023, Kevin Durant passed Dominique Wilkins for 14th on the NBA all-time career scoring list before exiting the game with a right knee injury.
On January 26, 2023, Kevin Durant was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his 13th overall selection and 11th as a starter.
On February 9, 2023, the Brooklyn Nets traded Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns along with T. J. Warren in exchange for Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Jae Crowder, and multiple first-round picks.
Kevin Durant made his debut for the Phoenix Suns on March 1, 2023, scoring 23 points in a game against the Charlotte Hornets.
On March 5, 2023, Kevin Durant scored 37 points, including the game-winning shot, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 130–126 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
On March 8, 2023, Kevin Durant slipped during warmups, injuring his left ankle and was ruled out of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
After missing 10 games due to injury, Kevin Durant returned to play for the Phoenix Suns on March 29, 2023, contributing to a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In his playoff debut for the Phoenix Suns on April 16, 2023, Kevin Durant posted a near triple-double with 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 11 assists in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
On October 31, 2023, Kevin Durant scored 26 points in a game against the San Antonio Spurs, surpassing Hakeem Olajuwon to become the 12th highest scorer in NBA history.
On November 17, 2023, Kevin Durant recorded 38 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists in a game against the Utah Jazz, leading his team to a victory.
On November 21, 2023, Kevin Durant scored 31 points in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers, moving past Elvin Hayes to claim the 11th spot on the all-time scoring list.
On December 1, 2023, Kevin Durant scored 30 points and 11 assists in a game against the Denver Nuggets, passing Moses Malone to secure the 10th position on the all-time scoring list.
On December 27, 2023, Kevin Durant achieved his 18th career triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 16 assists in a game against the Houston Rockets.
Kevin Durant played his 1,017th career game, tying NBA Champion Tayshaun Prince for 137th on the all-time regular season games played list. At 35, Durant continues to be one of the top players in the league.
On January 21, 2024, Kevin Durant scored 40 points without attempting a free throw, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this feat as a member of the Suns.
On January 22, 2024, Kevin Durant scored 43 points, including a game-winning mid-range jumpshot, in a game against the Chicago Bulls, leading his team to victory.
On January 25, 2024, Kevin Durant was chosen as a starter for the Western Conference in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, marking his 14th overall selection and 12th as a starter.
On January 31, 2024, Kevin Durant faced his former team, the Brooklyn Nets, for the first time since being traded, scoring 33 points, eight assists, and five rebounds in a win for the Suns.
On February 23, 2024, Kevin Durant scored 28 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists in a game against the Houston Rockets, moving past Carmelo Anthony to claim the 9th spot on the all-time scoring list.
On March 9, 2024, Kevin Durant scored a season-high 45 points, along with 10 rebounds and 6 assists, in a game against the Boston Celtics.
On March 20, 2024, Kevin Durant scored 22 points in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, surpassing Shaquille O'Neal to claim the 8th position on the all-time scoring list.
On March 27, 2024, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal expressed frustration after the Phoenix Suns' loss to the Spurs. This event highlighted the competitive spirit of Durant and his teammates.
On March 29, 2024, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns achieved victory over the Denver Nuggets. This NBA game showcased Durant's skills and contribution to his team's success.
On March 31, 2024, NBA star Kevin Durant responded to a fan who called him out on social media. This interaction highlighted Durant's engagement with his fans and followers.
On April 2, 2024, Pirates' Oneil Cruz received a signed basketball from NBA superstar Kevin Durant. This event showcased Durant's generosity and support for fellow athletes.