Sep 29, 1988
Libra
Washington, DC
36 years old
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Basketball Player
Kevin Durant: The Slim Reaper of the NBA Hardwood
🧍 Personal Background
Full Name: Kevin Wayne Durant
Date of Birth: September 29, 1988
Age: 36 (as of April 2025)
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight: 240 lbs (109 kg)
Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
Current Team: Phoenix Suns (#35)
College: University of Texas at Austin
Parents: Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt
Nicknames: KD, Slim Reaper, Easy Money Sniper
Social Media: @KDTrey5
Kevin Durant is one of the most accomplished and dynamic players in NBA history. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Durant was heavily influenced by his mother Wanda, who encouraged him to pursue basketball from a young age. His talent shone through early, and after a dominant one-year stint at the University of Texas, he declared for the NBA Draft in 2007.
🏀 Early Career and Rise to Stardom
Durant was selected second overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2007 NBA Draft. After his Rookie of the Year-winning season, the franchise relocated and became the Oklahoma City Thunder, where Durant truly blossomed into a superstar.
2009–2014: Multiple scoring titles, 2014 NBA MVP
NBA Finals Appearance (2012): Led OKC to the finals alongside Russell Westbrook and James Harden, falling to the Miami Heat
🏆 Championships and MVP Moments
In 2016, Durant made headlines by signing with the Golden State Warriors, forming a superteam with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.
Golden State Warriors (2016–2019):
NBA Championships: 2017, 2018
Finals MVP: Both years
Averaged 25+ PPG in each season with Golden State
Following a devastating Achilles injury in the 2019 Finals, Durant missed the entire 2019–2020 season before returning with the Brooklyn Nets.
🔁 Career Journeys and Phoenix Suns Era
Brooklyn Nets (2019–2023): Formed a superstar trio with Kyrie Irving and James Harden, but injuries and chemistry issues plagued the team's success.
Phoenix Suns (2023–Present): Traded to the Suns midseason, joining forces with Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
As of 2025, Durant has surpassed the 30,000-point milestone and ranks among the top 10 all-time scorers in NBA history.
🇺🇸 National Team Contributions
Durant is a staple of Team USA, contributing to three Olympic gold medals (2012, 2016, 2021). He is Team USA’s all-time leading scorer and widely regarded as one of the greatest international performers in basketball history.
📈 Career Stats & Honors (as of 2025)
NBA Championships: 2
NBA MVP: 1 (2014)
All-Star Appearances: 14
All-NBA First Team: 6 times
Career Averages: 27.3 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 4.3 APG
Total Points: Over 30,500
💼 Off the Court
Durant is also a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. Through his company, Boardroom, and his investment firm, Thirty Five Ventures, he’s been involved in tech, sports media, and social justice initiatives. His mother, Wanda, is an inspirational figure frequently featured in his life story and public appearances.
Kevin Durant's legacy is defined by his scoring brilliance, competitive fire, and contributions to the game's global expansion. As he continues his career in Phoenix, the basketball world watches closely to see how one of the sport’s greatest forwards will shape the final chapters of his legendary journey.
