10 Defining Moments in the Life of Kevin Durant
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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