1. Full name: Kevin Wayne Durant
    2. Born: September 29, 1988
    3. Birthplace: Washington, DC
    4. Height: 6'9"
    5. Weight: 215 lbs
    6. Position: Guard/Forward
    7. Jersey:
      1. 35
    8. 2007 draft: Second overall (Sonics)
    9. 2007 Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year
    10. 2007 Big 12 Rookie of the Year
    11. University of Texas retired Durant's #35 jersey.
    12. Salary: $4,796,880 (2010) http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?playerId=3202
  • Kevin Durant is a professional basketball player currently with the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA.

    Durant was listed as day-to-day after spraining his right ankle during a February 27, 2009, game against the Dallas Mavericks. X-rays did not reveal a serious injury, however a timetable for time he may miss, if any, was not immediately announced.ESPN.com: Durant Day to Day with Ankle Sprain

  • 2009 NBA All-Star Game

    On February 14, 2009, during the NBA's All-Star weekend, Durant won in the H-O-R-S-E game against O.J. Mayo and Joe Johnson. He was also named the MVP of the Rookie Challenge. Durant scored 46 points to lead all scorers.NBA.com: Durant goes for 46 as Sophomores again beat Rookies (February 14, 2009)
  • Basketball Career

    After his freshman year at Texas, Durant entered the 2007 NBA draft and was selected second overall by the Sonics. He made his NBA debut on October 31, 2007, scoring 18 points with five rebounds and three steals. Durant continued to have a good season and averaged over 20 points per game. These numbers earned him the 2007-2008 NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
  • Awards

    • 2006 Co-MVP McDonald's All-American Game
    • 2007 ESPN All-American
    • 2007 ESPN Player of the Year
    • 2007 NABC Division I Player of the Year
    • 2007 AP All-America 1st Team
    • 2007 Oscar Robertson Trophy
    • 2007 Adolph Rupp Trophy
    • 2007 Naismith Player of the Year
    • 2007 John R. Wooden Award
    • 2007 AP National Player of the Year
    • 2007 Espy Award College Athlete of the Year
    • 2007-08 NBA Rookie of the Year