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Early life
Kevin Durant was born just outside of the nation's capital, in Suitland, Maryland, on September 29, 1988. As one of four children of Wanda and Wayne Pratt, Durant grew up loving sports with his sister, Brianna, and two brothers, Anthony (also a basketball player) and Rayvonne. His grandmother, Barbara, was a strong influence, telling him that his height was a blessing, even though schoolmates teased him for always being the tallest in class. -
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High School
During high school, Durant grew seven inches, to his current height of 6'9". During that time, he played for the National Christian Academy and Montrose Christian School, both in Maryland, and for basketball powerhouse Oak Hill Academy, located in Virginia. After his senior year, he was named to Parade magazine's "First Team" list, and to USA Today's "First Team All-American" list, capturing attention from major college basketball recruiters nationwide. -
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University
Durant received offers from top Division I colleges, and although prompted by his friend, point guard Tywon Lawson, to join him and play with the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, Durant signed with the University of Texas Longhorns in Austin. As a Longhorn, Durant started in every game during his freshman year of college, averaging 25.8 points per game. -
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Draft
After just one year of college basketball, Durant declared himself eligible for the 2007 NBA Draft. In June of that year, he was chosen second overall in the first round by the Seattle SuperSonics. -
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Rookie of the year
In his rookie season, Durant was selected as a member of the NBA's All-Rookie First Team and was named the NBA's "Rookie of the Year." After the 2007-08 season, the Seattle SuperSonics relocated the organization from Seattle, Washington to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, becoming the Oklahoma City Thunder. -
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All Star
Durant continues to thrive with the franchise, having been named an NBA All-Star three times (2010-12) and to the All-NBA First Team three times (2010-12). -
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Olympic Games
He was chosen to play with the 2012 U.S. Olympic basketball team. At the 2012 Olympic Games in London, the U.S. basketball team took home the gold medal. -
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FIBA World Cup
Durant has also played internationally, and was named 2010 FIBA World Championship MVP by the International Basketball Federation. -
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Tranfer to Warriors
On July 4, 2016, Durant made big waves in the NBA when he announced that he had agreed to sign with the Golden State Warriors. -
MVP of the Finals
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NBA fINALS
The move proved to be a winning decision for Durant. In 2017, he helped lead the Warriors to the NBA finals, facing off again against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In game five, Kevin Durant scored 39 points in a 129-120 victory, the Warriors second NBA championship in two years. Durant averaged 35.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.4 assist. -
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MVP of the Finals
Durant averaged 35.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists throughout the series and was named finals MVP for his stellar performance. -
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Actually
Now, he is in the NBA Playoffs playing against Boston Celtics.
