Kevin Durant Age, Height, Partner, Biography & More

Kevin Durant was the subject of an exclusive this week about his legacy in Oklahoma City, a reminder of just how long he has been at the centre of the NBA story. From Seattle to Oklahoma City to Golden State to Brooklyn to Phoenix and now Houston, Durant’s career has been one of the most decorated — and most debated — in modern basketball.

Who Is Kevin Durant?

Kevin Durant is an American professional basketball player who plays forward for the Houston Rockets. A two-time NBA champion and Finals MVP, a former league MVP and one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, Durant has been an All-Star for most of his career.

Early Life & Background

Durant was born in Washington, D.C., on September 29, 1988, and grew up in Maryland, where he was a standout at Montrose Christian School and Oak Hill Academy. He played one season at the University of Texas, winning national player of the year honours, before entering the NBA Draft.

Career

Seattle selected Durant second overall in 2007, and the franchise moved to Oklahoma City, where he won MVP in 2014. He won two championships with Golden State in 2017 and 2018, then played for Brooklyn and Phoenix before joining Houston. This week he was the subject of an exclusive on his Oklahoma City legacy, where it all began.

Facts About Kevin Durant

• He won NBA MVP in 2014 with Oklahoma City.
• He won two championships and two Finals MVP awards with Golden State.
• Seattle drafted him second overall in 2007.
• He was national player of the year at the University of Texas.
• This week he featured in an exclusive on his Oklahoma City legacy.

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