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, nicknamed "the Slim Reaper," is an American professional basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest scorers of all time. He currently plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Durant's accolades include two NBA championships, four Olympic gold medals (the only male athlete to achieve this), an NBA Most Valuable Player Award, two NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Awards, two NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Awards, and four NBA scoring titles. He also earned NBA Rookie of the Year. Durant has been selected to 11 All-NBA teams and 16 NBA All-Star games. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team and currently ranks sixth among NBA career scoring leaders.

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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. He is now regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and scorers of all time.

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2006: High School and All-American Accolades

At the end of the year, in 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. He was highly regarded as a top high school prospect.

2006: College Season at Texas Longhorns

In 2006, Kevin Durant played for the Texas Longhorns, averaging 25.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. He won numerous year-end awards and became the first freshman to be named Naismith College Player of the Year.

2013: Left Pelinka and Signed with Roc Nation

In 2013, Kevin Durant left Pelinka and signed with the Roc Nation group, headed by Jay-Z. In 2013, Durant earned $35 million, making him the fourth-highest-earning basketball player that year.

2013: Listed Primary Residence for Sale and Opened KD's Southern Cuisine

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

2014: Partnered with KIND Snacks and Launched StrongAndKind.com

In 2014, Kevin Durant partnered with KIND snacks and launched StrongAndKind.com to show "being kind is not a sign of weakness."

December 2016: Height Listed as 7 ft 0 in

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