I'm not trying to be like what I thought an NBA player is supposed to be growing up. — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
For me, as a 14-year-old aspiring to be in the NBA, I wanted to hear from players. — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
If I'd gone straight to the NBA, I don't think I would have been ready as a player or a person. — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I didn’t fall in love with it just because it was me playing. I fell in love with it because I’ve got… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I feel as though I've proved myself these last five years that I can be one of the top players in the… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
He got robbed. He is the most complete player in the country. It's a shame he didn't make it because he is… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
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'. — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
With a versatile player, there's no spot on the court you can't pass him the ball. You can do anything. — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
Me as a person, I'm not the president of the NBPA (National Basketball Players Association). I don't even know what to say.… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I want to show people who I really am, especially aspiring basketball players who want to be at this level. That's what… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I'm going to be real as hell and show you who I am, because I want the kids to see who I… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
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… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I'm busy working on every aspect of my game - defense, shooting, rebounding - but I really want to become a better… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I don't mind talking about the game. I don't mind talking about what we go through as players, because I want people… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
Nick, You know, The first guy I met when I first got to Seattle, As an eighteen year old, You took me… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I was the second-best player in high school. I was the second pick in the draft. I've been second in the MVP… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
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.… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I want the younger kids, the basketball players in high school and college to hear from me and let them know that… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I wanted to the best player in the state - [the best] the area has ever seen. That's always been my goal.… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
Or I could see Fish, Just a button up, Like a Mayor, Like a President, Just demands so much from his teammates,… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
To all the staff members that take care of us every single day, From Donnie Strack, to Joe Sharpe, Tony Katz, Dave… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
Russell... I love you. I thank you so much man. You made me better. You know, Your work ethic. I always wanted… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
Coaching staff: I know there's days you look at that film and you want to kill me. I'm not playing defense, taking… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
Jeremy, Perry, Andre, Steve and Reggie, Grant, You guys make me so much better without you even knowing man. 'Cause I know… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
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… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
You know, I think more people should watch women's basketball. It'd do so much for the game. — Kevin Durant Copy Share
Or I could see Fish, Just a button up, Like a Mayor, Like a President, Just demands so much from his teammates, Has played… — Kevin Durant Copy Share
I don’t watch a lot of other basketball away from the gym. But I do look at LeBron’s box score. I want to see… — Kevin Durant Copy Share
If I come to work every day and do my job, work as hard as I can, be a great teammate, the rest of… — Kevin Durant Copy Share
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… — Kevin Durant Copy Share
Last but not least my family. My brother Tony, I love you. Thank you for beating me up when I was a kid. I… — Kevin Durant Copy Share
I play because I have fun. The vets of this team, I just wanted to say thanks to them. You guys mean so much… — Kevin Durant Copy Share
I'm just more content with myself. Like, if I've got something to say, I want to get it off of my chest. — Kevin Durant Copy Share
I want the younger kids, the basketball players in high school and college to hear from me and let them know that when you… — Kevin Durant Copy Share
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… — Kevin Durant Copy Share
Russell... I love you. I thank you so much man. You made me better. You know, Your work ethic. I always wanted to compete… — Kevin Durant Copy Share
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'. — Kevin Durant Copy Share
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… — Kevin Durant Copy Share
I'm here to shine a bright light. I'm not here to be a guy of death. I just like 'KD' better. — Kevin Durant Copy Share
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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. Guys like Elgin Baylor, Adrian Dantley and Dave Bing, it's tough to pass those guys. So I'm studying, working. My project's not over yet. Hopefully, I get there.” quote by Kevin Durant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/334/kevin-durant-2143_areas_i-wanted-to-the-best-player-in-the-state_347488.png)
