Biography of Kevin Durant, Children, Awards, And 2024 Net Worth

International News About Kevin Durant – Biography of Kevin Durant, Children, Awards, And 2024 Net Worth

Kevin Durant was born and raised in the Washington, DC area. His basketball career included stops at three different high schools. Durant gained an estimated five inches in height between his junior and senior years of high school. Durant committed to Texas University, where he played for one year following his junior year of high school.

After dominating the NCAA, Durant was selected second overall in the 2007 NBA Draft, trailing future bust Greg Oden. Durant starred for the Oklahoma City Thunder for eight seasons. After failing to win an NBA championship, Durant joined Western Conference powerhouse Golden State to form an All-Star team.

Summary

Full Name	Kevin Wayne Durant
Popular Name	Kevin Durant
Birth Date	September 29, 1988
Birth Place	Washington, D.C.
Height	6′ 10″ (2.08 m)
Weight	104 kg
Parents	Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt
Siblings	Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	African American
Net Worth	$200 Million
Salary	$42 Million
Relationship/Marital Status	N/A
Children	None
Profession	Basketball player
Team	Phoenix Suns
Rings	2

Early Life Of Kevin Durant

On September 28, 1988, Wanda (durant) and Wayne Pratt welcomed Kevin Durant into the world in Washington, D.C. His parents divorced when he was young, but when he was 13, his father returned to his life to travel the country with him while he played basketball. Durant transferred to Montrose Christian School for his senior year after playing two years of high school basketball at National Christian Academy and one year at Oak Hill Academy. He grew 5 inches (13 cm) before the start of the season and began the year at 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters).

Which College Did Kevin Durant Attend?

He attended the University of Texas at Austin for his college season, though he only played there for one season. He was heavily recruited by other better programs but chose to attend Texas to forge his own path. Durant, who had grown to 6 feet 9, averaged 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game for the Texas Longhorns in 2006-07. Texas finished the season with a record of 25-10 overall and 12-4 in the conference. Texas, seeded fourth in the NCAA Tournament, defeated New Mexico State in the first round but was knocked out in the second round by USC, despite Durant’s 30-point and 9-rebound performance.

Is Kevin Durant Married?

Durant is not married. He was in a relationship with Monica Wright, a WNBA player, and the two were engaged. The relationship, which had lasted more than five years, ended in 2013. He also had a relationship with Cassandra Anderson, but they broke up.

Records Of Kevin Durant

Consensus National Player of the Year: 2007
Adolph Rupp Trophy (first freshman to win this award): 2007
Consensus first team All-American: 2007
Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year (first freshman to win this award): 2007
National Association of Basketball Coaches Player of the Year (only freshman to ever win this award).
John R. Wooden Award (first freshman to win this award): 2007
One of five players in NBA history to win the NBA scoring title in 4 or more seasons.
Youngest player in NBA history to join the 50–40–90 club.
One of eight players in NBA history to win the NBA scoring title in three consecutive seasons
AP Player of the Year (first freshman to win this award): 2007
Youngest player in NBA history to win an NBA scoring title. (21 years, 197 days)
2nd youngest player in NBA History to record 10,000 career points. (24 years, 34 days)

2024 Net Worth Of Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant’s net worth is estimated to reach $300 million in 2024, making him one of the wealthiest basketball players due to his high on-court salary and off-court endorsements. According to Forbes, Durant was the sixth-highest-paid athlete in 2022, earning up to $92 million.