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Basketball Quotes by Kevin Durant

64 Basketball quotes by Kevin Durant

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Durant says he plays basketball because it’s fun and because it shaped his whole childhood. He wants younger players to see that the league is a place to grow, not just a competition for titles. He also describes himself as a chameleon, adapting quietly to each new situation.

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I'm not into no basketball beef.

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I'm a big competitor.

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I'm always hungry. I want to be the best.

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You gotta win. That's all it takes.

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Work harder than your opponent.

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It feels good to be a part of history.

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I like women's basketball.

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I want to go down as a winner.

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Our best years are only ahead of us, so we got to continue to keep pushing.

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I'm not a guy that's going to brag or feel like I'm better than the group.

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Jimmer Fredette is the best scorer in the world!!

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I'll play all five positions if my team needs me to.

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I want to be one of the best players in the game.

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When you got people behind you, you can do whatever

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Every memory I have from when I was a kid involves basketball.

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Basketball is just a platform for me to inspire people.

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If I'd gone straight to the NBA, I don't think I would have been ready as a player or a person.

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I'm a basketball player. That's what I do and what I love but that's just not all who I am. I'm talented…

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I like the nucleus that we have. I'm excited. I want to be here as long as possible. It's like family. I…

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You know, I think more people should watch women's basketball. It'd do so much for the game.

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Every memory I had growing up was involving a basketball. I didn't go to the prom and stuff like that. It was…

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I've got a long way to go to being the ultimate best, but I think my time is now. And I'm starting…

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The grass is not always greener on the other side. You learn to appreciate these people.

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Set the goal and work all days for it, until you achieve, I want to be a champion, the best!

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I want the younger kids, the basketball players in high school and college to hear from me and let them know that…

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I wanted to the best player in the state - [the best] the area has ever seen. That's always been my goal.…

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A big market is something that doesn't really concern me too much. It's cool to think about, it's good for off-the-court deals.…

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I never pictured myself with another team. I like these guys so much. I like being around them. But I know this…

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My mother taught me to always be strong and always work hard. She's been working hard her whole life for me and…

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I'm going to be real as hell and show you who I am, because I want the kids to see who I…

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I love basketball so much, I love playing it. I just never thought I could make it to college, make it to…

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Its part of my game, getting to the free-throw line and being aggressive. If you say that I get superstar calls or…

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This was an extremely difficult decision as I take great pride in representing our country. I know that I owe it to…

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My dream was to become a rec league coach. I love basketball so much, I love playing it, I just never thought…

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Coaching staff: I know there's days you look at that film and you want to kill me. I'm not playing defense, taking…

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Reggie when I first met you, You didn't say two words to me, I didn't know who you were, But we instantly…

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I don't [know] what everybody else's motives are, I don't know what your motives are, but mine is to portray the real…

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In this league, experience means a lot.

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It feels good to come here and be a winning program.

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I always want to win because I never want to sit out on the sidelines outside.

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It's fun that I get to live out my dream every single day. It's a blessing. I can't lose sight of that and I've…

Last but not least my family. My brother Tony, I love you. Thank you for beating me up when I was a kid. I…

I play because I have fun. The vets of this team, I just wanted to say thanks to them. You guys mean so much…

I'm just more content with myself. Like, if I've got something to say, I want to get it off of my chest.

I want the younger kids, the basketball players in high school and college to hear from me and let them know that when you…

And last, my mom. I don’t think you know what you did. You had my brother when you were 18 years old. Three years…

Russell... I love you. I thank you so much man. You made me better. You know, Your work ethic. I always wanted to compete…

I'm just trying to grow. That's one thing I told myself is, 'Don't worry about who people say is the best player'.

People always think women meet us in the hotel lobby, but it's the opposite. The majority of the time, you go out to eat…

I'm here to shine a bright light. I'm not here to be a guy of death. I just like 'KD' better.