ESPN describes one story from the brothers’ childhood, in which Kevin Durant tossed a boot and broke a glass light switch. Kevin Durant was born in Washington D.C. on September 29, 1988, the son of parents Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt. [57] For the NBA Finals, Durant led all players with 30.6 points per game, doing so on a 54.8 shooting rate. [137] On March 17, 2020, Durant and three other Nets players tested positive for COVID-19. [85], On July 4, Durant announced his intentions to sign with the Warriors in The Players' Tribune. “…Kevin finally paid his big brother back — with a shiny, black 2007 Dodge Charger,” the site reported. [180][181] Durant has endorsement deals with Nike, Sprint, Gatorade, Panini, General Electric, and 2K Sports. Instead of throwing them ?’s up look at how REAL “real men” handle themselves!!! In 2014, he thanked his mom when he accepted the MVP award. Another on-stage discussion was in the program with Wilbon hosting Durant, WNBA player Kara Lawson, soccer star Oguchi Onyewu, Chang and Wanda, this time on the topic of mentoring. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into,” he told The Washington Post. [123] During an overtime loss to the Clippers on November 12, 2018, Green cursed out Durant over his upcoming free agency status after the season, and he was suspended for the much-publicized blowup. [147] His final averages for the competition were 22.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game in nine games. [173] That same year, he opened a restaurant, KD's Southern Cuisine, in the Bricktown neighborhood and briefly became engaged to Monica Wright, a WNBA player. It happens like that sometimes.”, In an interview with TripleMcDouble, Tony described the brothers’ childhood, saying, “I grew up in Prince George’s County [Maryland]. [146] At the tournament, he led Team USA to its first FIBA World Championship since 1994, earning tournament MVP honors in the process. [150], Less than a month before the start of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Durant announced that he would be dropping out of the competition, citing mental and physical exhaustion as reasons for his departure. [152] In recognition of his performances, Durant was named the 2016 co-USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year, along with Carmelo Anthony, for the second time in his career. [174][175][176] In 2016, he was a credentialed photographer for The Players' Tribune at Super Bowl 50. TONY DURANT (KD's brother) 2017 NBA ASG: "Me & my brother fight", Warriors, moving to DubNation/OAKRECAP: thesportsdaily.com/lets-go-warriors/final-recap-with-highlights-four-warriors-play-together-anthony-davis-wins-mvp-west-29-37-defeats-east-37-29-192-182/2017-02-20T05:22:10.000Z, Tony Durant said in an interview, which you can watch above, that “me and my brother fight. Brooklyn Nets is the current team of the Kevin Durant. When Durant was an infant, his father deserted the family; Wanda and Wayne eventually divorced, and Durant’s grandmother Barbara Davis helped raise him. 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Off the court, Durant is one of the highest-earning basketball players in the world, due in part to endorsement deals with companies such as Foot Locker and Nike. ", Kevin Durant on Being 6 ft Tall in Middle School – USA Basketball, Childhood friends Michael Beasley and Kevin Durant could become Sonics teammates, "UT's Durant: righteous talent SPORTSDAY", "In the N.B.A. [140][141] On April 2, 2021, the NBA fined Durant $50,000 for private messages he sent through social media to actor Michael Rapaport. She like the young girl pics by herself. [11], Prior to the start of the season, he committed to the University of Texas. Kevin Durant was therefore raised by his mother and maternal grandmother, Barbara Davis. [55] In Game 1 of the first round against the Dallas Mavericks, Durant hit a game-winner with 1.5 seconds remaining. [112] On February 14, he scored a season-high 50 points in a loss to the Trail Blazers. [40][41] With a scoring average of 30.1 points per game, Durant became the youngest NBA scoring champion and was selected to his first All-NBA team. [90][91][92] On July 7, Durant officially signed with Golden State on a two-year, $54.3 million contract with a player option after the first year. I love you beautiful enjoy your day.” He shared another photo of his mom on Instagram, and wrote, “Just fabulous I love you again man I can’t tell you enough. [195] On April 7, 2017, he created a YouTube account and soon began to upload live stream vlogs onto it. [196] On February 13, 2018, Deadline reported that Durant, in partnership with producer Brian Grazer's Imagine Television, will create a basketball-themed scripted drama for Apple. Durant has also been selected to nine All-NBA teams and eleven NBA All-Star teams. “I felt like I was immature, selfish, I was young. Family: He was one of Wanda and Wayne Pratt’s four children, but was also raised by his grandmother, Barbara Davis. They were raised by their mother Wanda Pratt and her mother Barbara Davis. Wanda Pratt, mother of Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin Durant, and Barbara Davis in stands during Game 2 vs Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Arena. Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: ow.ly/1YWF30aFCi3 Subscribe NOW to ESPN on YouTube: ow.ly/xjsF309WWdG Get more ESPN on YouTube: First Take: ow.ly/n47n30aLirR SC6 with Michael & Jemele: ow.ly/jXhw30aLiGv SportsCenter with SVP: ow.ly/upAm30aLiK4 This Is SportsCenter:…, TONY DURANT (KD's brother) 2017 NBA ASG: "Me & my brother fight", Warriors, moving to DubNation/OAK, RECAP: thesportsdaily.com/lets-go-warriors/final-recap-with-highlights-four-warriors-play-together-anthony-davis-wins-mvp-west-29-37-defeats-east-37-29-192-182/, Kevin Durant’s Mom Has Some Words For Stephen A. Smith | First Take | June 4, 2017, Kevin Durant’s mom, Wanda Durant, joins First Take to share her thoughts on Stephen A. Smith’s harsh criticism of her son, and talk about his role on the Golden State Warriors during the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. When Durant was an infant, his father abandoned the family; Wanda and Wayne eventually separated, and his grandmother Barbara Davis helped him in his upbringing. [29] His #35 jersey was later retired by the Longhorns. I definitely had my up’s and down’s early on, but I was young and was able to learn from those experiences. [161] By 2013, he was shooting at a historically-great clip, which helped him become one of only nine members of the 50–40–90 club. [182], One of the most popular players in the league, Durant's jersey regularly ranks as one of the NBA's best-selling and he is consistently one of the top All-Star vote-getters. [48] Behind Durant's leadership, the Thunder won 55 games and earned the fourth seed in the Western Conference. Tony Durant played college basketball for a time and appears to be close to his NBA basketball star brother. [64][65] In April, he surpassed Michael Jordan's record for consecutive games scoring 25 points or more at 41. Powered by. Don’t talk awhile. [66] The Thunder finished the year with 59 wins and Durant was voted the NBA Most Valuable Player behind averages of 32 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. When Durant was an infant, his father deserted the family; Wanda and Wayne eventually divorced, and Durant's grandmother Barbara Davis helped raise him. [98] In March, Durant suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain and a tibial bone bruise, which forced him to miss the final 19 games of the season. In college, he won numerous year-end awards and became the first freshman to be named Naismith College Player of the Year. 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[145] Coach Mike Krzyzewski cited the experience of the remaining players as the deciding factor in making the cut. [114] Golden State eventually finished the year with 58 wins and Durant set a career high for blocks in season with 119. His mother, whom he got his last name from, is Wanda and his father is Wayne Pratt. [33] At the conclusion of the season, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year following averages of 20.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. [8][9] During this time, he began wearing #35 as his jersey number in honor of his AAU coach, Charles Craig, who was murdered at the age of 35. His father, Wayne Pratt, left Kevin and his mother for unknown reasons. Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington, D.C., to Wanda (née Durant) and Wayne Pratt.When Durant was an infant, his father deserted the family; Wanda and Wayne eventually divorced, and Durant's grandmother Barbara Davis helped raise him.Durant has a sister, Brianna, and two brothers, Tony and Rayvonne. Mind yours ya dig ?? The family has been so recognizable that fans stopped to take pictures with Davis and Wanda Pratt shortly after Game 4. Salute to a REAL EXAMPLE to how us as men are supposed handle ourselves! [196][197] In his first vlog, he detailed, "I'm so excited because I got off social media. [68] Through five games, the Thunder trailed the series 3–2, prompting The Oklahoman to dub Durant "Mr. Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington, D.C.,[1] to Wanda (née Durant) and Wayne Pratt. Trouvez les Wanda Pratt images et les photos d’actualités parfaites sur Getty Images. You the real MVP.”. [28] Following the season, he declared for the NBA draft. [116] Through six games, the Warriors found themselves trailing 3–2, and Durant was criticized for contributing to Golden State's struggles by playing too much in isolation. All star Kevin Durant was born September 29, 1988 (age 24)He grew up in Washington D.C He grew up with his older brother Tony in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, just outside the nation’s capitol. Kevin Durant Family Net Worth – Kevin Wayne Durant is an American professional basketball player from Washington DC.Durant currently plays for the NBA team Golden State Warriors alongside stars such as Dreymon Green and Jeremy Lin. Kevin Durant Family Net Worth 2019, Biography, Early Life, Education, Career and Achievement. He was born on the 29th of September, 1988 in Washington, D.C.Durant is the son of Wanda and Wayne Pratt. “There were many nights that I didn’t know how we were going to make it,” Wanda Durant told CBS News of those times. Kevin Durant was born in Suitland, Maryland as “one of four children of Wanda and Wayne Pratt,” according to Biography.com. [1][42] In his playoff debut, he scored 24 points in a Game 1 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. @therealmamadurant, A post shared by Tony Durant (@tdurant) on May 13, 2018 at 9:09am PDT. “Was it hard for him? She told life story in the movie “The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story,” which her website says was “produced by musical artist, television producer and actress Queen Latifah (Dana Owens)” and is now available on DVD. In February, he visited YouTube's headquarters for a speaking engagement. View this post on Instagram. McCollum in July 2018. [134] On July 1, Golden State CEO Joe Lacob announced that Durant's No. [161] Throughout his career, his height and 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) wingspan have created matchup problems for defenses as he is able to get off a clean shot regardless of the situation. [34], Following Durant's debut season, the SuperSonics relocated from Seattle to Oklahoma City, becoming the Thunder and switching to new colors – blue, orange, and yellow. [93][94][95] Reflecting on the move for Sports Illustrated, Ben Golliver wrote, "He chose an ideal roster fit and a shot at playing for the highest-scoring offense the NBA has seen in decades. [96] On November 26, he recorded 28 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and a career-high six blocked shots in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, becoming the first player in team history to finish with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks in a single game.

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