He has two brothers, Tony and Rayvonne Pratt, and he has a sister, Briana Pratt, whose name is sometimes given as Brianna. [141] However, he was lost for the game two minutes into the second quarter when he tried to drive by former teammate Serge Ibaka and suffered an Achilles tendon injury, falling and grabbing his lower right calf. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; When DeAndre Jordan signed with the Nets in 2019, he came as part of a package deal with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, as the two megastars both agreed to less-than-max contracts to preserve cap space so that Brooklyn could add the former All-Star center.. Two years into the four-year, $40 million deal he signed in Brooklyn . 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Whereas Tony is frequently seen at his brothers side, very little is known publicly about the two younger siblings. [144] Durant signed with Brooklyn on July 7, in a sign-and-trade deal. [7] Texas finished the season with a 2510 record overall and a 124 record in conference. [132][133] On November 29, Durant scored a season-high 51 points in a 131128 overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors, thus scoring 40 or more in his third straight game. He passed Vince Carter for 19th on the NBA all-time career scoring list. [237], Durant's height is officially 6ft 10in (2.08m) and his primary position is small forward. [13] He played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball for several teams in the Maryland area and was teammates with future NBA players Michael Beasley, Greivis Vsquez, and Ty Lawson, the first of whom Durant remains friends with to this day. He also won gold at the 2010 FIBA World Championship. As a professional, he has won two NBA championships, an NBA Most Valuable Player Award, two Finals MVP Awards, two NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Awards, four NBA scoring titles, the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, been named to ten All-NBA teams (including six First Teams), and selected 13 times as an NBA All-Star. Durants mother has a website titled, Mama Durant.com. I honestly didnt know half of they brothers. [7][67] Finishing the year with a 6022 record, Oklahoma City earned the first seed in the Western Conference. Off On. After he achieved his dream of making the NBA, Kevin Durant made sure to show his brother how he appreciated everything he did for him growing up. [15] During this time, he began wearing #35 as his jersey number in honor of his AAU coach, Charles Craig, who was murdered at the age of 35. To this day, Kevin and Tony share a tight bond as brothers. [90] In Game 2 of the first round of the 2016 NBA playoffs against the Mavericks, he scored 21 points but converted only 7 out of 33 shots in the worst postseason shooting performance, both by percentage and number of misses, of his career. 35 will no longer be issued by the Warriors. [169] On March 5, Durant became the 23rd player in NBA history to reach 25,000 points. Tony even admits that he saw his younger brother's NBA potential back when they were just teenagers. Tony Durant is 6 foot 7 inches tall and weighs 245 pounds. [151] On January 16, 2021, Durant scored a season-high 42 points in a 122115 win over the Orlando Magic. Kevin durant siblings. [19][20] He was widely regarded as the second-best high school prospect of 2006, behind Greg Oden. The four siblings share the same parents father Wayne Pratt and mother Wanda Durant but Wayne Pratt was in and out of the family during his older sons childhoods, a book on Kevin Durant reports. [204][205] Against the Dallas Mavericks on March 5, Durant led all scorers with 37 points, going 12-of-17 from the field and hitting the game-winning jump shot with 11.7 seconds left, guiding the Suns to a narrow 130126 victory. Back in December, the Hall of Fame forward said he was pulling for Durant to get what he wanted James Harden in a Nets uniform. [217][218] Despite a strong performance, he was cut from the team when its roster was trimmed to its twelve-player limit. His rebounds and assists were both season highs. Wanda Durant, the brothers mother, told ESPN that Tony is not jealous of Kevins success, but it has been hard on him at times. Kevin's trade request has sent the entire NBA into DEFCON 1 mode, and even some highly unlikely teams appear to be in the mix for him. [251][252] Upon beating his man or gaining momentum, he also becomes a strong finisher at the rim; for example, he converted 72.2% of shots in the paint in 2012. Durant shoots the ball. Kevin Durant flexes incredible form at age 34 with surprising feat in win vs Wizards. [158][159] In Game 7 against the Bucks, Durant dropped 48 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, including a two-pointer to send the game into overtime, in the 115111 loss; Durant's 48 points were the most in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history. [265][266], Durant was formerly represented by agents Aaron Goodwin and Rob Pelinka. He has developed a reputation for philanthropy and regularly leads the league in All-Star votes and jersey sales. [131] During an overtime loss to the Clippers on November 12, 2018, Green cursed out Durant over his upcoming free agency status after the season, and he was suspended for the much-publicized blowup. Take lots of high-probability attempts. [268][269] Durant has endorsement deals with Nike, Sprint, Gatorade, Panini, General Electric, and 2K Sports. Tony even admits that he saw his younger brother's NBA potential back when they were just teenagers. [291] Thirty Five Ventures' work Two Distant Strangers won the 2021 Academy Award for Short Film (Live Action). [147] On April 1, it was announced that Durant was cleared and had recovered.[148]. [139], After missing nine games with the strained right calf,[140] Durant returned to action in Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals against Toronto, and scored 11 points in the first quarter. 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He played one season of college basketball for the Texas Longhorns and was selected as the second overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2007 NBA draft. [235], From 2010 to 2021, Durant played with the senior men's United States national team in 31 official games, in major FIBA tournaments, averaging 20.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists. Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington, D.C.,[7] to Wanda (ne Durant) and Wayne Pratt. Been through it and you been there to pick me up time and time again preciate you dad funniest dude alive lol @bballpop, A post shared by Tony Durant (@tdurant) on Jan 26, 2016 at 10:06am PST. [16], After playing two years of high school basketball at National Christian Academy and one year at Oak Hill Academy, Durant transferred to Montrose Christian School for his senior year, growing 5 inches (13cm) before the start of the season and beginning the year at 6ft 7in (2.01m). Gender: Male. #TheDurants, A post shared by Tony Durant (@tdurant) on Mar 10, 2017 at 9:22am PST. Tony, who was working at McDonalds, gave his brother the money to fix it. [161] On October 22, Durant recorded his thirteenth career triple-double, and first as a Net with 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 114109 comeback win over the Philadelphia 76ers. [238] His career averages are 27.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. [7], To begin the 201516 season, Durant and Westbrook reached several historical milestones together, including becoming the first pair of teammates to each score at least 40 points in a single game since 1996, doing so in a win over the Orlando Magic on October 30. In 2012, he ventured into acting, appearing in the film Thunderstruck. [72][73] In April, he surpassed Michael Jordan's record for consecutive games scoring 25 points or more at 41. [197] On January 8, Durant passed Dominique Wilkins for No. !#offset #kevindurant Share This Video Instagram https://www.Instagram.com/trillceyo/ "[285] As of June 2020, Durant's YouTube channel has received over 790,000 subscribers and 38 million video views. The most . [17], Prior to the start of the season, he committed to the University of Texas at Austin. [43] The team also drafted UCLA guard Russell Westbrook, who would form an All-Star combination with Durant in later years. boardroom.tv. [260] He owns several properties in the Oklahoma City area and listed his primary residence, located in the affluent Club Villa neighborhood, for sale for $1.95 million in 2013. [107][108] Golden State finished the year with a 6715 record and entered the playoffs as the first seed. In addition, he moved up to 13th on the all-time scoring list, surpassing Oscar Robertson. [51] Oklahoma City would go on to lose the series in six games,[52] but the team's performance led many analysts to label them as an upcoming title contender. [38], Durant was selected as the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics, after Greg Oden was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the first pick of the draft. [226] He rejoined Team USA on the 2016 Olympic team, where he led them to a gold medal. While he was still an infant, his father deserted the family, and the boy was raised by his mother and grandmother. However, Barkley doesn't exactly want to see Brooklyn thrive. @Nike. Following disagreements with the Nets' front office, he requested a trade during the 2022 offseason and was traded to the Suns in 2023. Birth Year: 1988. [213], On April 16, Durant in his Suns playoff debut posted a near triple-double with 27 points, 9 rebounds and a playoff career-high 11 assists in a 115110 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers. [225] Less than a month before the start of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Durant announced that he would be dropping out of the competition, citing mental and physical exhaustion as reasons for his departure. Kevin Durant mentioned Tony during his MVP acceptance speech, saying, Youve taught me to feel confident in myself, believe in myself; that I could do it when I didnt think I could do it.. [93], On July 4, Durant announced his intentions to sign with the Warriors in The Players' Tribune. In February, he visited YouTube's headquarters for a speaking engagement. [62] Behind his play, the Thunder won 47 games and entered the 2012 NBA playoffs as the Western Conference's second seed. This article is about the American basketball player. [94][95][96] The move was received negatively by fans and pundits,[97][98] who felt that he took the easy route by leaving a team that had been up 31 and close to reaching the Finals to instead join their opponents, who had defeated them and were coming off a record-setting 73-win season; the Warriors had also won a championship the year before. [271] In 2013, he earned $35 million, making him the fourth-highest-earning basketball player that year. Apr 28. [174] On April 10, in the final game of the regular season, Durant recorded his 16th career triple-double with a career-high 16 assists and added 20 points, 10 rebounds in a 134126 win over the Indiana Pacers to lock up 7th spot for the play-in tournament. CBS NBA reported that Kevin's mother, Wanda Durant, welcomed Cliff . [254] Upon going to Golden State, he developed into a more reliable off-ball defender and rim protector, and in 2018 was considered for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. [66], With a scoring average of 28.1 points per game to finish the 201213 season, Durant failed to defend his scoring title; however, with a 51 percent shooting rate, a 41.6 percent three point shooting rate, and a 90.5 free throw shooting rate, he became the youngest player in NBA history to join the 504090 club. While he might not have been able to go pro like his brother, Tony Durant still clings to the game of basketball. The future basketball star was just 9 months old at that time. [101][102][103] Reflecting on the move for Sports Illustrated, Ben Golliver wrote, "He chose an ideal roster fit and a shot at playing for the highest-scoring offense the NBA has seen in decades. June 30, 2022 by . However, Pratt returned to his son's life 11 years later. [135], In Game 5 of the first round of the playoffs, he scored a playoff career-high 45 points in a 129121 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. [276] In 2014, he partnered with KIND snacks and launched StrongAndKind.com to show "being kind is not a sign of weakness. Primarily because the two have also had a close bond dating back to their childhood. After he was drafted into the NBA, Kevin Durant opened up on what it meant for him and his brother. News: 3 hours ago Durant ended with 29 points (12-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Saturday's 125-107 loss to the Nuggets in Game 1 . Drake released never before seen photos of his son Adonis earlier this week, a woman by the name of Samantha Rushmeyer took to Twitter to show how much her baby boy look like Drake's son. Dont talk awhile. In 2008, according to ESPN, Tony was a junior college transfer in his first year on scholarship as a forward at Towson. Kevin is taller and lighter than Tony, which might have helped him achieve greater success on the basketball court as Tony never made the leap to the NBA. [221] His final averages for the competition were 22.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.4 steals per game in nine games. [68] In the first round of the 2014 NBA playoffs against the Houston Rockets, Westbrook tore his meniscus, forcing him to miss the remainder of the postseason. [209][210] In his eight games with Phoenix, Durant finished with an 80 record, averaging 26.0 points in 33.6 minutes per game and helping the Suns finish fourth in the Western Conference. The Nets closed out a 102101 victory for their 18th win in 20 games. [121] In March, he missed games with a fractured rib, joining teammates Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson on the sidelines for the back-end of the season. Kevin Wayne Durant has two brothers; Tony Durant and Rayvonne Pratt; he also has a sister named Briana Pratt, and they altogether make up his three siblings. Quavo first compared Klay Thompson to Takeoff, and KD took the rest from there. Durant is widely regarded as one of the greatest players and scorers of all time.[1][2][3][4][5]. durant is not married, neither has he ever been married yet. [243][244][245][246], Durant is best known for his prodigious scoring ability. [178][179][180][181][182], On June 30, 2022, it was reported that Durant had requested a trade from the Nets. [247] From 2010 to 2014, he won four scoring titles, becoming one of only two players to win four scoring titles in a five-year span. [255], Durant is very close with his mother, Wanda, a relationship that was detailed in the Lifetime movie The Real MVP: The Wanda Pratt Story. [125] The Warriors staved off elimination in Game 6, and in Game 7, Durant scored 34 points, helping Golden State return to the Finals with a series-clinching victory. [206] Prior to his expected home debut against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 8, Durant slipped on the court during pregame warmups and injured his left ankle. Wayne Pratt posing with his son, Kevin . When asked why he chose a college with a lesser-known program, he said, "Wanted to set my own path. She told life story in the movie The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story, which her website says was produced by musical artist, television producer and actress Queen Latifah (Dana Owens) and is now available on DVD. Below is the best information and knowledge about offset kevin durant compiled and compiled by the interconex.edu.vn team, along with other related topics such as: offset brother's, kevin durant brothers, offset siblings, kevin durant siblings, quavo, are the migos related, kevin durant wife. Tony, the oldest of all, is three years older than Kevin, who is the middle sibling. [47], During the 200910 season, Durant was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game. But as for Tony, he recently shot down the rumors linking . In recognition of his accomplishments in the tournament, Durant was named 2021 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year for the third time in his career. [110] In Game 1 of the series, Durant had 38 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists to lead the Warriors past LeBron James and the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. [90] Despite going up 31, the Thunder were ousted in seven games, with Durant providing 27 points in Game 7. [176] In Game 1 of the First Round of the playoffs against the Boston Celtics, Durant passed Jerry West for 8th place on the NBA all-time playoff career scoring list. Kevin Wayne Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington D.C., USA, to Wanda and Wayne Pratt. He became just the 19th player all-time to reach 26,000 career points. ESPN describes one story from the brothers childhood, in which Kevin Durant tossed a boot and broke a glass light switch. [198] On January 26, Durant was named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his 13th overall selection and 11th as a starter. Kevin Durant's brother Tony is the most notable of his siblings. [207] A day later, the Suns announced that Durant had suffered a left ankle sprain and would be re-evaluated in three weeks. In Game 5, Durant put up 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists, leading the Nets to a 114108 comeback win. [175], On April 12, Durant in his first play-in appearance scored 25 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, dished out 11 assists along with 2 steals, and 3 blocks in a 115108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to secure the 7th spot for the playoffs. Birth date: September 29, 1988. Childhood & Early Life. Aside from coaching, Tony Durant is a father of two sons. She worked overnights at the post office. [172] On March 29, Durant scored 41 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, delivered 5 assists along with 3 blocks in a 130123 win over the Detroit Pistons. [214] In Game 4 of the Suns first round playoff series against the Clippers, Durant logged 31 points, 11 rebounds and six assists in a 129124 win, to lead the Suns to a 31 series lead. In 2014, he thanked his mom when he accepted the MVP award. [267][268] He left Pelinka in 2013 and signed with the Roc Nation group, headed by Jay-Z. [187] On October 31, Durant recorded 36 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists in a 116109 win over the Indiana Pacers. Your login session has expired. Brianna, his sister, was part of his life growing up, the site says. There were many nights that I didnt know how we were going to make it, Wanda Durant told CBS News of those times. [116] On July 25, he re-signed with the Warriors for less money than the maximum, which helped the franchise create enough salary cap space to keep their core roster intact and add free agents. [292][293], Durant was included in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2018. I didnt know what I was getting myself into, he told The Washington Post. 35 jersey was later retired by the Longhorns. ", Kevin Durant on Being 6 ft Tall in Middle School USA Basketball, "Childhood friends Michael Beasley and Kevin Durant could become Sonics teammates", "UT's Durant: righteous talent SPORTSDAY", "In the N.B.A. Durant served as an executive producer and appeared in interviews. He played one season of college basketball for the Texas Longhorns and was selected as the second overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2007 NBA draft. Durant's preferred trade destinations were the Phoenix Suns and the Miami Heat. [273][274] Early in his career, he developed a reputation for his kind demeanor; in 2013, Foot Locker released a series of commercials calling him the "nicest guy in the NBA",[275] and become a beloved figure in Oklahoma City, known for his "nice escapades" toward the Thunder's staff. Wayne Pratt (father) Wayne Pratt with wife. Unreliable". [69], In January of the 201314 season, Durant averaged 35.9 points per game while scoring 30 or more points in 12 straight games, including a career-high 54 points against the Golden State Warriors. Just fabulous I love you again man I cant tell you enough. [270], One of the most popular players in the league, Durant's jersey regularly ranks as one of the NBA's best-selling and he is consistently one of the top All-Star vote-getters. [106] In March, Durant suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain and a tibial bone bruise, which forced him to miss the final 19 games of the season. [65] For the NBA Finals, Durant led all players with 30.6 points per game, doing so on a 54.8 shooting rate. I felt like I was immature, selfish, I was young. Kevins other brother Rayvonne Pratt is not in the public eye much, whereas Tony Durant frequently attends his brothers games. [7][50] In his playoff debut, he scored 24 points in a Game 1 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. . [80] He subsequently missed the first 17 games of the year, making his season debut for the Thunder on December 2 against the New Orleans Pelicans. "[298], On December 22, 2021, he had signed a deal with Coinbase to serve as a brand ambassador. [223], At the 2012 Olympics, Durant set the record for total points scored in an Olympic basketball tournament. As far as all his siblings go, Kevin Durant's brother appears to have the tightest bond with the Phoenix Suns star. Wayne, who is in his 50s as for now, left the family, when he was 23. The Durant story is well-known, and Wanda Durant has not been shy about telling how she raised her children as a single mother. Jayson Tatum, De'Aaron Fox, and Tyler Herro have all recently . [54][55] For the second consecutive year, he led the NBA in scoring, averaging 27.7 points a game. nc miata flywheel torque specs, raleigh theatre auditions,
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