Kevin Durant Height, Weight, Age, Body Measurements, Biography & More
Bio | |
Real Name | Kevin Wayne Durant |
Nickname | KD, The Durantula |
Profession | Basketball Player |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height | in centimeters- 206 cm in meters- 2.06 m in Feet Inches- 6’ 9” |
Weight | in Kilograms- 109 kg in Pounds- 240 lbs |
Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 43 Inches – Waist: 35 Inches – Biceps: 15 Inches |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
Basketball | |
NBA Debut | October 31, 2007 |
Trainer | Alan Stein |
Position | Small Forward |
Current Team (2016) | Golden State Warriors |
Achievements (main ones) | • 7 Time NBA All Star • NBA most valuable player (2014) • NBA Rookie of the year (2008) • 4 time NBA scoring champion |
Career Turning Point | 2007-2008 period was a big turning point in Durant’s career; he won the NBA rookie of the year honor with Seattle. |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | September 29, 1988 |
Age (as in 2016) | 27 Years |
Birth Place | Washington, D.C., United States |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Washington, D.C., United States |
School | Montrose Christian School, Rockville, United States |
College | University of Texas at Austin, Texas, United States |
Educational Qualifications | Not Known |
Family | Father– Wayne Pratt (Divorced)
Mother– Wanda Durant |
Religion | Christianity |
Ethnicity | African- American |
Hobbies | Music & Video Games |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite NBA player | Vince Carter |
Favourite TV show | Entourage |
Favourite Film | Twister (1996) |
Girls, Family & More | |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Monica Wright (Former Fiancee) (2013-2014)
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Wife | N/A |
Children | Daughter– N/A Son– N/A |
Money Factor | |
Cars | Chevrolet Chevelle SS, 2014 Corvette Stingray |
Salary | $21 Million |
Net Worth (approx.) | $100 Million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kevin Durant
- Does Kevin Durant smoke: No
- Does Kevin Durant drink alcohol: Yes
- Durant attends his college, The University of Texas, in the off- season to complete his degree.
- Kevin Durant became the first supersonic to win the Rookie of the year breaking the record set by Bob Rule, which lasted for 40 years.
- He wears a 35 number jersey to honor his first coach, Charles Craig, who was murdered at the age of 35.
- Durant once turned down a larger contract offered by Adidas as he has worn only Nike’s his entire life.
- He became the third teenager to average over 20 PPG (Points Per Game) in his Rookie year, just behind LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.
- In 2012, Durant featured in a movie titled ‘Thunderstruck’. The story of the film revolves around a high school student named Brian, who switches talents with his basketball hero Kevin Durant and goes on to become a star of his school Basketball team.
- At the end of 2012/13 season, Durant became the youngest player to join the elite 50-40-90 club. The players who shoot at least 50% from the floor, 40% from behind the arc and 90% from the stripe in a single season become a part of this Elite group.
- Durant is not only a good athlete but also a noble man. In 2013, he donated $1 Million to Red Cross for Moore Tornado relief.
- Kevin’s body might look tattoo- less when he’s playing, but that is not the case in reality; in fact his entire torso is covered with giant tattoos.
- Durant has a mammoth of a wingspan measuring around 7′ 4″; this makes him a deadly scorer and also gives him a big advantage while defending.