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, two NBA Finals MVP awards, two All-Star Game MVP awards, four scoring titles, and Rookie of the Year honors. A 15-time All-Star and 11-time All-NBA selection, Durant was also named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team. Furthermore, he has secured four Olympic gold medals with Team USA. He currently ranks among the NBA's all-time leading scorers.

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

1994: Team USA's Last FIBA World Championship

In 1994, it marks the last time Team USA won the FIBA World Championship before Durant led them to victory in 2010.

1996: Teammates Scoring 40 points

In 2015-16 Season, Durant and Westbrook, became the first pair of teammates to each score at least 40 points in a single game since 1996.

2006: Washington Post Player of the Year

At the end of the year, in 2006, Kevin Durant was named the Washington Post All-Met Basketball Player of the Year and the MVP of the McDonald's All-American Game.

2006: College Season at Texas

During the 2006-07 college season, Kevin Durant averaged 25.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per game for the Texas Longhorns. He also won the John R. Wooden Award and the Naismith College Player of the Year Award, becoming the first freshman to win any of the national player of the year awards.

2007: NBA Rookie of the Year

At the end of the 2007-08 NBA season, Kevin Durant was named the NBA Rookie of the Year, averaging 20.3 points per game.

2009: First NBA All-Star Game Selection

During the 2009–10 season, Kevin Durant was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game. He also became the youngest NBA scoring champion, averaging 30.1 points per game.

2009: All-Star Weekend

In 2009, at the NBA All-Star Weekend, Kevin Durant set a Rookie Challenge record with 46 points. By the end of the 2008–09 NBA season, Durant's scoring average had increased to 25.3 points per game.

2010: All-NBA Honors

From 2010, Durant earned All-NBA honors multiple times.

2010: Wins first Scoring Title

From 2010, Durant started winning four scoring titles.

2010: Selection to the National Team and World Championship Victory

In 2010, Durant was selected to the national team at the FIBA World Championship, leading Team USA to its first victory since 1994 and earning the tournament MVP award.

2011: Second Consecutive Scoring Title

In 2011, for the second consecutive year, Kevin Durant led the NBA in scoring, averaging 27.7 points a game. The Thunder won 55 games and earned the fourth seed in the Western Conference.

2011: First Career 50-Point Game

On February 19, 2011, Kevin Durant recorded his first career 50-point game, scoring 51 points against the Denver Nuggets.

2012: Paint shot conversion

In 2012, Durant converted 72.2% of shots in the paint.

2012: 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. He also finished the year with a scoring average of 28 points per game, representing his third straight scoring title.

2012: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2012, Kevin Durant won a gold medal as a member of the US national basketball team at the Olympics.

2013: Shooting at a historically great clip

By 2013, Durant was shooting at a historically great clip, which helped him become one of only nine members of the 50–40–90 club.

2013: 50-40-90 Club

In 2013, Kevin Durant became the youngest player in NBA history to join the 50–40–90 club, shooting 51 percent from the field, 41.6 percent from three-point range, and 90.5 percent from the free-throw line.

2013: MVP Award

In 2013, Kevin Durant won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the 2013–2014 season, recognizing his outstanding performance and contribution to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2013: Averaged 35.9 points per game

In January of the 2013–14 season, Durant averaged 35.9 points per game while scoring 30 or more points in 12 straight games, including a career-high 54 points against the Golden State Warriors.

2014: All-NBA Honors

By 2014, Durant earned All-NBA honors multiple times.

2014: Wins fourth Scoring Title

By 2014, Durant won four scoring titles, becoming one of only two players to win four scoring titles in a five-year span.

2015: Historical Milestones with Westbrook

To begin the 2015–16 season, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook reached several historical milestones together, including becoming the first pair of teammates to each score at least 40 points in a single game since 1996.

2016: Olympic Gold Medal and Athlete of the Year Award

In 2016, Durant rejoined Team USA, leading them to a gold medal, and was named co-USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year.

2016: Second Olympic Gold Medal

In 2016, Kevin Durant won his second gold medal with the US national basketball team at the Olympics.

August 17, 2017: Kevin Durant Day in Seat Pleasant

On August 17, 2017, Durant's hometown of Seat Pleasant announced Kevin Durant Day in honor of his contributions and NBA achievements.

2017: NBA Finals MVP

In 2017, Durant returned from injury for the NBA playoffs, helping the Warriors to the Finals and ultimately winning the championship. He was named the NBA Finals MVP, averaging 35.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists.

2017: First NBA Championship

In 2017, Kevin Durant won his first NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors and was named the Finals MVP.

2018: Consideration for Defensive Player of the Year

In 2018, Durant was considered for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award.

2018: Inclusion in Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2018, Durant was included in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People.

2018: Second Straight Championship and Finals MVP Award

In 2018, Kevin Durant led the Warriors to a second straight championship, sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers. He won his second back-to-back Finals MVP Award, averaging 28.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 7.5 assists throughout the series.

2018: Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2018, Kevin Durant was named as one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing his impact both on and off the basketball court.

2018: Second NBA Championship

In 2018, Kevin Durant won his second consecutive NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors and was named the Finals MVP for the second time.

2019: All-NBA Honors

In 2019, Durant earned All-NBA honors.

2020: Third Olympic Gold Medal

In 2020, Kevin Durant won his third gold medal as a member of the US national basketball team at the Olympics.

2021: Olympic Gold Medal and Athlete of the Year Award

In 2021, Durant broke the U.S. men's Olympic basketball record for career points against the Czech Republic, led the U.S. to a gold medal, was named tournament MVP by FIBA, and won the USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year for the third time.

2021: Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team

In 2021, Kevin Durant was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, recognizing him as one of the greatest players in NBA history.

2021: Academy Award Win for "Two Distant Strangers"

In 2021, Thirty Five Ventures' work "Two Distant Strangers" won the Academy Award for Short Film (Live Action).

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2022: All-NBA Honors

In 2022, Durant earned All-NBA honors.

October 31, 2023: Passes Hakeem Olajuwon on All-Time Scoring List

On October 31, 2023, Durant passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th on the NBA all-time career scoring list and became the 12th player all-time to reach 27,000 career points.

2023: Named All-Star Game Starter

In 2023, On January 26, Durant was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his thirteenth overall selection and eleventh as a starter.

January 21, 2024: 40 Points with No Free Throw Attempts

On January 21, 2024, Durant scored 40 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a win over the Indiana Pacers. He became the first Sun and the 14th player in NBA history to score 40 points with zero free throw attempts.

October 26, 2024: Reaches 29,000 Career Points

On October 26, 2024, in a game against the Dallas Mavericks, Durant reached 29,000 career points, becoming the eighth player to accomplish the feat.

2024: All-NBA Honors

In 2024, Durant earned All-NBA honors.

2024: Fourth Olympic Appearance and Record-Breaking Performance

In 2024, Durant made his fourth Olympic appearance, becoming the United States' all-time rebounding and scoring leader at the Olympics, and won his fourth gold medal, becoming the first and only four-time gold medalist in men's basketball.

2024: Fourth Olympic Gold Medal

In 2024, Kevin Durant won his fourth gold medal as a member of the US national basketball team at the Olympics.

January 2025: Oklahoma City 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: Named All-Star Game Starter

On January 25, 2025, Durant was named a Western Conference starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fifteenth overall selection and thirteenth as a starter.