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““He’s got all the ability in the world and he keeps He’s got all the ability in the world and he keeps getting better.”getting better.”-Rick Adelman-Rick Adelman

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Kevin Durant

He is a small forward that plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

KD is currently 25 years old. As a child he attended basketball prep schools in

Maryland to gain national attention. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and only

played his freshman year of college there. Kevin Durant was the 2nd overall pick in the 2007 NBA

draft by the Seattle Supersonics. He has played seven seasons in the NBA so far.

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Career statistics: 27.4 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.5 apg 2013-14 Season: 32 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 5.5 apg

Awards 2013-14 NBA MVP 5 time All Star 4 time scoring champion 4 time All-NBA First Team selection 2007-08 NBA Rookie of the Year 2012 Olympic Gold Medal

HE IS ONLY 25 YEARS OLD!

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Basketball Abilities

Philanthropic activities

Character

“He’s 7 feet tall and he’s running around like a two-guard. He can handle the ball, he can take you of the dribble, he can post you up, he shoots over you. You can’t trap him because he sees right over you. I don’t think in the years I’ve coached and played…. there’s ever been a more difficult guy to prepare for.”

-Doc Rivers

Kevin Durant is 6’ 9’’ and can play four positions: Point guard, Shooting guard, Small forward, and Power forward.He can shoot like Ray Allen and drive like Lebron James.KD’s shoot range is unbelievable. He can make shots from anywhere on the court.

This shot chart highlights his

scoring abilitiesBasketball Abilities

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He is able to handle the ball extremely well because in high school when he was 6’ 2’’ he played guard. He developed these skills early on.

Later in high school, Kevin Durant grew 9 inches but was able to retain his guard abilities.

The only player in the NBA who has similar characteristics is Lebron James. He is widely accepted as the best basketball player on the planet but Kevin Durant is close behind. In a few years KD probably will overtake the title as “King” of the NBA.

“This guy is nearly seven feet tall and comes off screens shooting like Ray Allen”

-Shane Battier

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In 2013 Oklahoma City and Moore in Oklahoma were hit with devastating tornadoes.

Kevin Durant donated $1 million to the American Red Cross to assist the disaster relief efforts in the wake of the tornadoes.

“Praying for the victims of the tornadoes in OKC these last few days.”

-Kevin Durant The Thunder and the NBA were amazed by KD’s actions

and each donated an additional $1 million dollars for relief efforts.

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Charity

Kevin Durant is very active in the community. He works with less privileged kids and spends time with

the needy. For example, he donated $150,000 to three organizations

for less fortunate kids. KD wanted them to grow up with proper opportunities.

He has also created the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation.

Kevin Durant is one of the few athletes that is as successful on the court as he is off the

court!

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Top Three Reasons to Admire Kevin Durant

“This guy is pretty amazing, that he is able to handle himself at such a young age.”

-Scott BrooksHe uses every ounce of effort in his heart to become a better player.KD is humble.Kevin Durant is grateful for his fans. He very accessible to his fans.He wants his teammates to get better.Unlike many star players, Kevin Durant listens to his coach and accepts what he says.KD is very loyal to his family, teammates, and coaches.

The Legend of Kevin Durant His MVP Speech

Many experts believe his speech was one of the greatest acceptance speeches of all time.

He put his teammates first along with his mother.

KD believed they were the real MVP.

Link to the Speech

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