Athlete Journey
- Place of Birth:
- Washington, DC
- High School(s):
- Montrose Christian School
- College(s):
- Texas
- Pro Team(s):
- Seattle Supersonics Oklahoma City Thunder Brooklyn Nets Phoenix Suns Houston Rockets
Bio
Kevin Durant is arguably the greatest basketball player ever born in Washington, D.C. Known worldwide as "KD" and "The Slim Reaper," Durant grew up in the Washington metropolitan area and developed into one of the most unstoppable scorers in basketball history. Raised by his mother, Wanda Durant, after a difficult childhood that included his father's absence, Durant found purpose through basketball and quickly emerged as one of the nation's top prospects. After starring at Montrose Christian School, he spent one dominant season at University of Texas, becoming the first freshman ever to win the prestigious Naismith College Player of the Year Award.nnSelected second overall in the 2007 NBA Draft, Durant immediately established himself as a franchise cornerstone, winning NBA Rookie of the Year honors before becoming one of the league's most prolific scorers. Over his legendary career, he has won two NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVP awards, an NBA Most Valuable Player award, four scoring titles, and earned numerous All-NBA and All-Star selections. Durant has played for the Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets, while climbing into the upper echelon of the NBA's all-time scoring list. Widely regarded as one of the greatest offensive players ever, Durant's combination of size, shooting ability, and skill has made him nearly impossible to defend.nnBeyond the NBA, Durant has built one of the most decorated international careers in basketball history. He is the only male basketball player to win four Olympic gold medals and stands as Team USA's all-time leading Olympic scorer. Off the court, Durant has become a successful entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and media producer through his company Thirty Five Ventures. Despite achieving global fame, he has remained deeply connected to the Washington area, often highlighting the rich basketball culture of Prince George's County and the District. His journey from local playgrounds to basketball immortality has made him one of the most influential athletes ever produced by the nation's capital.
