Early Life and Education of Kevin Durant: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 8, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Kevin Durant. A timeline of key moments.

Kevin Durant (KD), is an American professional basketball player considered one of the greatest players and scorers of all time. Nicknamed "the Slim Reaper", Durant has won two NBA championships, four Olympic gold medals (the only male basketball player to do so), an NBA Most Valuable Player Award, two NBA Finals MVP Awards, two NBA All-Star Game MVP Awards, and four NBA scoring titles. He also earned NBA Rookie of the Year. Durant has been named to 11 All-NBA teams and selected as an NBA All-Star 16 times. He was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021 and currently plays for the Houston Rockets. He ranks among the NBA's all-time leading scorers and possesses the highest true shooting percentage among the top five.

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September 29, 1988: Kevin Durant's Birth

On September 29, 1988, Kevin Wayne Durant, nicknamed "KD" and "the Slim Reaper", was born.

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2006: High School Accolades

At the end of 2006, Kevin Durant was named the Washington Post All-Met Basketball Player of the Year and the Most Valuable Player of the McDonald's All-American Game, recognizing his outstanding high school career.

2006: College Season at Texas

In 2006, Kevin Durant averaged 25.8 points for the Texas Longhorns. Texas was upset in the second round by USC despite a 30-point performance from Durant. He was recognized as the unanimous national player of the year, winning the John R. Wooden Award, the Naismith College Player of the Year Award, and all eight other widely recognized honors and awards.

2012: Durant appears in Thunderstruck

In 2012, Kevin Durant tried his hand at acting, appearing in the children's film "Thunderstruck".

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2013: Durant lists his Oklahoma City residence for sale

In 2013, Kevin Durant listed his primary residence in Oklahoma City for sale at $1.95 million and opened a restaurant called KD's Southern Cuisine.

2014: Jones Fracture and Season Debut

Prior to the start of the 2014-15 season, Kevin Durant was diagnosed with a Jones fracture in his right foot, causing him to miss the first 17 games of the year. He made his season debut on December 2, 2014.

December 2016: Durant reveals his actual height

In December 2016, Kevin Durant, whose height was listed as 6 ft 9 in, stated that his height in shoes was actually 7 ft 0 in and that he understated his height to be listed as a small forward.

2016: Durant at Super Bowl 50

In 2016, Kevin Durant was a credentialed photographer for The Players' Tribune at Super Bowl 50.

April 7, 2017: Kevin Durant Launches YouTube Channel

On April 7, 2017, Kevin Durant launched his YouTube channel and started uploading livestream vlogs, explaining that he stepped away from other social media platforms.

August 17, 2017: Kevin Durant Day Announced

On August 17, 2017, Durant's hometown of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, declared it "Kevin Durant Day" to celebrate his contributions to the community, his NBA Championship wins, and his NBA Finals MVP awards.