Nba & Net Worth [2023 Update]- Players Bio

Kevin Durant, aka KD, an NBA power forward, got traded to Phoenix Suns from Brooklyn Nets in 2023.

The hardcore NBA fans may not have forgotten the guy who played incredibly in the NBA Finals of the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons for the Golden State Warriors.

Durant has bagged two NBA Championships, with the Finals MVP title on both occasions. Besides, he has earned the NBA MVP Award and the Rookie of the Year Award once each.

Starting his NBA career in 2007, he has successfully poached three gold medals at the Olympics (2012, 2016 & 2020.)

Showing the best performance in the NBA Finals from a team of top players like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson is not easy.

Today, he is easily included in the world’s list of highest-earning basketball players with team contracts and endorsement deals. So let’s quickly look at his journey from childhood to success.

Quick Facts

Full Name Kevin Wayne Durant
Birth Date September 29, 1988
Birth Place Washington, D.C., United States
Nickname Durantula, Cupcake
Religion Christianity
Nationality American
Ethnicity Black
Education National Christian Academy, Maryland
Oak Hill Academy, Virginia
Montrose Christian School, Maryland
University of Texas
University of Southern California
Horoscope Libra
Father’s Name Wayne Pratt
Mother’s Name Wanda Durant
Siblings One Sister & Two Brothers
Sister Brianna Durant
Brothers
  • Tony Pratt
  • Rayvonne Pratt
Age 35 Years Old
Height 6’11″/211 cm/2.11 m
Weight 108 kg/240 lb.
Shoe Size 18 (U.S.)
Build Athletic
Favorite Food Crab Legs
Eye Color Dark Brown
Hair Color Dark Brown
Profession Basketball Player
Playing Position Small Forward / Power forward
Active years  (Senior Career) 2007-Present
Team
  • Seattle SuperSonics (2007 – 2008)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder (2008 – 2016)
  • Golden State Warriors (2016 – 2019)
  • Brooklyn Nets (2019 – 2023)
  • Phoenix Suns (2023-Present)
Sexual Orientation Straight
Marital Status Unmarried (Single)
Ex-Girlfriend’s Name
  • Apryl Jones (Rumors)
  • Monica Wright
  • Cassandra Anderson
  • Amy Shehab
Favorite Album ‘Take Care’ By Drake
Net Worth $200 Million
Salary $42 Million
Endorsements Gatorade, Nike, Degree
Social Media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Merch Vinyl Figure, Signed Nike Shoes
Update November 2023

Early Life, Family & Education

Kevin was born in Washington, D.C., on the 29th of September 1988 to Wayne Pratt (father) and Wanda Durant (mother.)

His parents divorced when he was an infant, so his grandma Barbara Davis helped his mother to raise him.

Kevin grew up with his three siblings in Maryland; Tony and Rayvonne (brothers) and Brianna (sister.)

He joined National Christian School, where he played basketball for two years. Later, his father joined him in traveling to basketball tournaments when he was 13.

Then, he was transferred to Oak Hill Academy for a year. Eventually, he ended up at Montrose Christian School in Rockville, where he played his senior year.

Kevin was tall from the early days of his life, as he was 6 feet in middle school and (6’11”) 2.11 m in senior level at high school.

He idolized Vince Carter of his favorite NBA team Toronto Raptors. Also, he played basketball in the Amateur Athletic Union.

Besides, the Washington Post named him the All-Met Basketball Player of the Year. Also, he received the MVP title at the McDonald’s All-American Game in 2006.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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