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10 Defining Moments in the Life of Kevin Durant

United States
Also known as: KD, Easy Money Sniper, Durantula
Born: 1988-09-29 (Washington, D.C., U.S.)
Age:36
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American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for the Texas Longhorns.

2007-06-28

Selected 2nd overall in NBA Draft

Kevin Durant was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft.

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draft

2008-04-30

NBA Rookie of the Year

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

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award

2010-04-14

First NBA Scoring Title

Durant won his first NBA scoring title during the 2009-10 season, averaging 30.1 points per game.

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achievement

2012-08-12

Won Olympic Gold Medal in London

Kevin Durant played a key role in the United States men's national basketball team winning the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

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sports event

2014-05-06

NBA Most Valuable Player Award

Durant was awarded the NBA MVP for the 2013-14 season, averaging a career-high 32 points per game.

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award

2016-07-04

Signed with Golden State Warriors

Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors as a free agent, forming a superteam.

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transfer

2017-06-12

First NBA Championship

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

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championship

2018-06-08

Second NBA Championship

Durant won his second consecutive NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors and was again named NBA Finals MVP.

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championship

2019-07-07

Signed with Brooklyn Nets

Durant signed with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent after an Achilles injury in the 2019 NBA Finals.

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transfer

2023-02-09

Traded to Phoenix Suns

Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal, joining Devin Booker and Chris Paul.

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transfer

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