Early Life and Education of Kevin Durant: A Complete Timeline

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

Kevin Durant (KD) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. A highly decorated player, Durant has won two NBA championships, an NBA MVP award, two Finals MVP awards, and four scoring titles. He's a 15-time All-Star and has been selected to 11 All-NBA teams. Durant also boasts four Olympic gold medals. Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, he currently ranks eighth among NBA career scoring leaders, solidifying his status as one of basketball's all-time greats.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

September 29, 1988: Kevin Durant's Birth

On September 29, 1988, Kevin Wayne Durant, also known as KD, was born. He would become a highly decorated American professional basketball player.

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2006: All-Met Player of the Year and McDonald's All-American MVP

At the end of the year 2006, Kevin Durant was named the Washington Post All-Met Basketball Player of the Year and the Most Valuable Player of the 2006 McDonald's All-American Game. He was widely regarded as the second-best high school prospect of 2006.

2006: College Season at Texas Longhorns

In 2006, Kevin Durant played for the Texas Longhorns and averaged 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. He was recognized as the unanimous national player of the year, winning the John R. Wooden Award and the Naismith College Player of the Year Award.

2013: Listing primary residence for sale

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

December 2016: Height declaration

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

2016: Credentialed photographer for The Players' Tribune at Super Bowl 50

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

March 17, 2020: Durant tests positive for COVID-19

On March 17, 2020, Kevin Durant and three other Nets players tested positive for COVID-19, highlighting the impact of the pandemic on professional sports and the broader community.