Kevin Durant Bio
Kevin Durant is 30 years old NBA star well known for being the professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. He is best in shooting and speed ability. He made his career as basketball player and named after him honour of 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player and is also considered 7 times NBA All Star from 2010 to 2016.
Early Life
Kevin was born on 29th September, 1988 in Washington D.C. His parents Wanda and Wayne got separated and he was later raised by his mother alone. He grew up with his two brothers, Tony and Rayvonne. He also has a sister named, Brianna. As a Christian, he goes to chapel before every game. During school time he got his interest in basketball and got selected in 2007 NBA draft by the Seattle Supersonics. He became a youth icon in basketball gaming in his early 20s for his playing in high school and All-American in his senior season. While attending University of Texas, he led Big 12 Conference scoring 25.8 points per game and 11.1 rebounds per game.
Career
His professional career got started in 2007 after he got selected in first round and 2nd overall pick of 2007 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. He played for the Oklahoma City Thunder after getting relocated increasing his scoring, rebounding, assists and steals averages in his second season. In 2009-10 season he led the team to the franchise’s first play-off appearance in its new home and in 2011-12 he averaged 28.5 points per game. His efficiency of shooting over or run past plodding post defenders and tower over smaller guards was totally adding to its success rate. It was in 2013-14 season that he went to score career high 32 points and 5.5 assists per game. He left the Thunder in free agency and joined the Golden State Warriors in 2016. His biggest success counts the achievement of setting the record of total points in an Olympic tournament in 2012 and winning a gold medal in both 2012 and 2016 Olympics. He is currently playing for Warriors where he averaged 26.4 points and a career high 1.8 blocks per game during 2017-18 regular season. He also led the warrior to another NBA title with a sweep of the Cavaliers.
Achievements
As a part of United States National team, he won Olympic Gold medal in 2012 and 2016. Some of his other achievements are below;
• USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2010, 2016)
• NBA Scoring Champion (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014)
• NBA All-Star (2010-2018)
• All-NBA First Team (2010-2014, 2018)
• All-NBA Second Team (2016, 2017)
• NBA Most Valuable Player (2014)
• NBA Finals MVP (2017, 2018)
• NBA Champion (2017, 2018) and many more on the list.
Personal Life
He was previously engaged with Monica Wright and is now dating a California realtor, Cass Anderson.
Net Worth
It is estimated to be around $170 million.