Kevin Durant Biography Details, Age, Net Worth, and Basketball Career

Kevin Durant was born and grew up in the Washington D.C. area. He played for three different high schools in his basketball career. Between his junior and senior year of high school, Durant grew an estimated five inches. Durant committed to Texas University, where he played just one year, after his junior year of high school.

After dominating in the NCAA, Durant was the second overall pick of the 2007 NBA Draft behind future bust Greg Oden. Durant was the face of the Oklahoma City franchise for eight seasons. After failing to win any NBA Championships, Durant jumped ship to Western Conference powerhouse Golden State to create an All-Star filled team.

Durant went on to win back-to-back NBA titles and NBA Finals MVP Awards. An injury in the 2018 NBA Playoffs stopped the Warriors from winning a third-straight title. Now, Durant is a member of the Brooklyn Nets. However, he spent his first year with the Nets on the sidelines due to the carryover from his Achilles injury.

One of the league’s best all-time scorers, Durant is one of the most popular players in the NBA among fans. Now in his 30’s, Durant is looking to bring a title to Brooklyn once he recovers from his injury.

Kevin Durant Basketball Career

Kevin Durant Net Worth, Salary, Endorsements & Career Earnings

Durant signed a 4-year deal worth a guaranteed $164.2 million that will go until the 2022-2023 seasons. In his career, Durant has earned over $225 million in salary through the 2019-20 season.

Durant earns around $35 million a year from his endorsements. Along with a major shoe deal with Nike, Durant also has notable deals with brands such as Google and Alaska air group.

Kevin Durant signed a 4-year, $164.2 million deal with the Golden State Warriors in 2019

Kevin Durant Personal Life

Durant was born on September 29, 1988 in Washington D.C. to parents Wanda and Wayne Pratt. As an infant, his father abandoned Kevin and his family, eventually leading to a divorce. Durant’s grandmother, Barbara Davis, was a big part of raising Durant. At age 13, Durant’s father reentered his life. He helped travel the country with him to basketball tournaments.

Kevin has three siblings, one sister (Brianna) and two brothers (Tony and Rayvonne). Durant grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland. During his AAU basketball years, Durant wore #35 to honor former coach, Charles Craig, who was murdered at the age of 35.

Durant has publicly had a number of girlfriends and even some ex-fiances. Durant has no children.

Awards & Achievements

Kevin Durant Quotes

“I’m busy working on every aspect of the game – defense, shooting, rebounding – but I really want to become a better overall team player. Help my teammates become better players out on the court in order to win more ball games.”

“Every memory I had growing up was involving a basketball. I didn’t go to the prom and stuff like that. It was always basketball for me.”

“My mom just wants to make sure that my heart is always in whatever I do and I’m in things for the right reasons.”

Kevin Durant Fun Facts

• Kevin has won the NBA's H-O-R-S-E competition twice.
• He is best friends with fellow NBA player Michael Beasley who he grew up with playing AAU ball.
• He wears the number 35 to honor Charles Craig, one of his AAU coaches, who died at age 35.
• He signed a $60 million deal with Nike when he entered the NBA. He turned down a bigger contract offer from Adidas because he had worn Nikes since he was a kid.
• His favorite food is crab legs.
• Grew up a Raptors fan and idolized Vince Carter.
• Enjoys playing video games in his spare time.