# Kevin Durant Kevin Durant is an American professional basketball player regarded as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. A two-time NBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, and four-time scoring champion, Durant's 6'10" frame combined with guard-like skills makes him virtually unguardable on the court. ## Quick Facts - **Born:** September 29, 1988 - **Birthplace:** Washington, D.C., United States - **Nationality:** American - **Occupation:** basketball player - **Category:** Athletes - **Net Worth:** $320M (est. 2025) ## Overview Kevin Wayne Durant, also known by his initials KD, is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Slim Reaper", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and one of the greatest scorers of all time. Durant has won two NBA championships, is the only male to win four Olympic gold medals, an NBA Most Valuable Player Award, two NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Awards, two NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Awards, four NBA scoring titles, and the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. He has been named to 11 All-NBA teams and selected 16 times as an NBA All-Star. In 2021, Durant was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He ranks sixth among NBA career scoring leaders. ## Wikipedia Context This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Kevin Durant. American basketball player (born 1988) ## Sources Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Durant ## Timeline ### 1988 — Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington, D.C., to Wanda (née... Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington, D.C., to Wanda (née Durant) and Wayne Pratt ### 1988 — Birth Birth of Kevin Durant. ### 1994 — At the tournament, he led Team USA to its first FIBA World Championship since... At the tournament, he led Team USA to its first FIBA World Championship since 1994, earning tournament MVP honors in the process ### 2006 — When Durant was asked why he chose a college with a lesser-known program,... When Durant was asked why he chose a college with a lesser-known program, Durant said, "Wanted to set my own path." At the end of the year, Durant was named the Washington Post All-Met Basketball Player of the Year, as well as the Most Valuable Player of the 2006 McDonald's All-American Game ### 2007 — Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder (2007–2016) Rookie of the Year... Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder (2007–2016) Rookie of the Year (2007–2008) Durant in 2008 Durant was selected as the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics, after Greg Oden was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the first pick of the draft ### 2008 — By the end of the 2008–09 NBA season, Durant had raised his scoring average by... By the end of the 2008–09 NBA season, Durant had raised his scoring average by five points from the prior season to 25.3 points per game, and was considered a strong candidate for the Most Improved Player Award, eventually finishing third in the voting ### 2009 — At the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend, he set a Rookie Challenge record with 46... At the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend, he set a Rookie Challenge record with 46 points ### 2010 — First NBA finals (2010–2012) Durant scores on a slam dunk in March 2011 Prior... First NBA finals (2010–2012) Durant scores on a slam dunk in March 2011 Prior to the start of the 2010–11 season, Durant announced via Twitter that he had signed a five-year contract extension with the Thunder worth approximately $86 million ### 2011 — Durant playing in a game between the Drew League and the Goodman League in... Durant playing in a game between the Drew League and the Goodman League in August 2011 Durant's height is officially listed as 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) and his primary position is small forward ### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references. ### 2026 — Profile Update Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness. ## Quotes > "Profile note: Kevin Durant was complemented using Wikipedia reference material." > — Kevin Durant, Peoplebio editorial note (2026) > "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations." > — Kevin Durant, Peoplebio editorial note (2026) > "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Durant" > — Kevin Durant, Peoplebio editorial note (2026) --- Source: https://peoplebio.info/p/kevin-durant