Kevin Durant's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kevin Durant.
Kevin Durant (KD) is a highly decorated American professional basketball player currently with the Phoenix Suns. He boasts an impressive resume, including two NBA championships, an NBA MVP award, and two Finals MVP awards. A prolific scorer, Durant has secured four NBA scoring titles. His consistent performance has earned him 15 NBA All-Star selections, 11 All-NBA team selections, and two All-Star Game MVP awards. Furthermore, he has achieved significant international success, winning four Olympic gold medals. Durant was also named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, solidifying his place among the greatest basketball players of all time.
2006: Named Washington Post All-Met Basketball Player 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.
2007: Named NBA Rookie of the Year
At the end of the 2007-08 NBA season, Kevin Durant was named the NBA Rookie of the Year.
2009: Set Rookie Challenge record
At the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend, Kevin Durant set a Rookie Challenge record with 46 points.
2009: Selected to First NBA All-Star Game
During the 2009–10 season, Kevin Durant was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game and became the youngest NBA scoring champion with 30.1 points per game.
2010: Scoring Titles
From 2010, Kevin Durant started to win four scoring titles.
2010: FIBA World Championship and USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year
In 2010, Kevin Durant was selected for the national team at the FIBA World Championship, leading Team USA to their first championship since 1994, earning the tournament MVP award. He averaged 22.8 points per game. In December 2010, he was named USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.
2010: Won Gold at FIBA World Championship
In 2010, Kevin Durant won a gold medal at the FIBA World Championship.
2012: Joins the 50-40-90 club
During the 2012-2013 season, Kevin Durant became the youngest player in NBA history to join the 50-40-90 club.
2012: Finals Appearance with Oklahoma City Thunder
In 2012, Kevin Durant led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA Finals appearance.
2012: Awarded NBA All-Star Game MVP
In 2012, Kevin Durant scored 36 points at the All-Star Game and was awarded the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award.
2012: Won First Olympic Gold Medal
In 2012, Kevin Durant won his first Olympic gold medal as a member of the U.S. national team.
2012: Olympics Record and Gold Medal
In the 2012 Olympics, Kevin Durant set the record for total points scored in an Olympic basketball tournament and helped the national team secure a gold medal, averaging 19.5 points per game and leading the final game with 30 points.
2013: 50-40-90 Club
By 2013, Kevin Durant was shooting at a historically great clip, which helped him become one of only nine members of the 50–40–90 club.
2016: Olympics Gold Medal and Co-USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year
In 2016, Kevin Durant rejoined Team USA and led them to a gold medal at the Olympics, averaging 19.4 points per game. He was also named the 2016 co-USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.
2016: Won Second Olympic Gold Medal
In 2016, Kevin Durant won his second Olympic gold medal with the U.S. national team.
2017: NBA Finals MVP
In 2017, Kevin Durant helped the Warriors reach their third consecutive NBA Finals. During Game 1 he scored 38 points against LeBron James and the Cavaliers, and in Game 3 he scored 31 points including the go-ahead 3-pointer. Durant averaged 35.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in the Finals, earning him the NBA Finals MVP award. The Warriors concluded the 2017 playoffs with a 16–1 record.
2017: Won First NBA Championship and Finals MVP
In 2017, Kevin Durant won his first NBA championship and was named the NBA Finals MVP.
2018: Second NBA Championship and Finals MVP
In 2018, Kevin Durant led the Warriors back to the NBA Finals. He had 37 points in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. He then scored a playoff career-high 43 points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, leading to a sweep of the Cavaliers. Durant won his second Finals MVP Award in 2018, averaging 28.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 7.5 assists.
2018: Defensive Player of the Year Award Consideration
In 2018, Kevin Durant was considered for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award.
2018: Included in Time 100 Most Influential People
In 2018, Kevin Durant was included in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People.
2020: Won Third Olympic Gold Medal
In 2020, Kevin Durant secured his third Olympic gold medal as part of the U.S. national team.
January 16, 2021: Season-High Scoring Game
On January 16, 2021, Kevin Durant scored a season-high 42 points in a win over the Orlando Magic.
2021: Academy Award for Short Film
In 2021, Thirty Five Ventures' work Two Distant Strangers won the Academy Award for Short Film (Live Action).
2021: Olympic Gold Medal and USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year
In 2021, delayed from 2020 due to COVID-19, Kevin Durant led the U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal and was named the tournament's MVP. He broke the U.S. men's Olympic basketball record for career points and tied for most Olympic gold medals. He was named 2021 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.
October 31, 2023: Passing Olajuwon on All-Time Scoring List
On October 31, 2023, Kevin Durant scored 26 points, passing Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th on the all-time career scoring list. He also became the 12th player to reach 27,000 career points.
2023: All-Star Selection
In 2023, Kevin Durant was named an Eastern Conference starter for the NBA All-Star Game, marking his thirteenth overall selection.
January 21, 2024: 40-Point Game with No Free Throw Attempts
On January 21, 2024, Kevin Durant scored 40 points with nine rebounds on 18-of-25 shooting in a win over the Indiana Pacers, becoming the first Sun to accomplish this feat.
October 26, 2024: Reaching 29,000 Career Points
On October 26, 2024, Kevin Durant reached 29,000 career points in a game against the Dallas Mavericks.
2024: Durant's National Team Career
From 2010 to 2024, Durant played with the senior men's United States national team in 37 official games. Overall, he brought home five gold medals as member of the national team. By 2024, Durant owns nine U.S. Olympic men's career records.
2024: Won Fourth Olympic Gold Medal
In 2024, Kevin Durant won his fourth Olympic gold medal, becoming the first male athlete to achieve this feat in a team sport.
2024: Fourth Olympic Appearance, All-Time Rebounding and Scoring Leader, and Gold Medal
In 2024, at 35, Kevin Durant made his fourth Olympic appearance. On August 4, 2024, he became the United States' all-time rebounding leader at the Olympics. On August 7, 2024, he became the United States' all-time Olympic scoring leader. Team USA won the gold medal, making Durant the first four-time gold medalist in men's basketball.
January 2025: 32.0 points per game still franchise record
As of January 2025 his 32.0 points per game in a season stands as the Oklahoma City franchise record.
January 25, 2025: All-Star Selection
On January 25, 2025, Kevin Durant was named a Western Conference starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fifteenth overall selection and thirteenth as a starter.
