My dream was to become a rec league coach. That's what I wanted to do. I wanted to stay home and help… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I just loved being in the gym. It was tough at times. Sometimes I wanted to quit, but I'm glad I stuck… — 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
I want people to know what they didn't know about me. I just wanted them to know the real side. — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I play because I have fun. The vets of this team, I just wanted to say thanks to them. You guys mean… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
I was just a big fan of tattoos always growing up, and I wanted something cool that symbolizes what I've been through… — 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
I told Grant Hill back there – I just got done playing against him – as a second grader I had a… — Kevin Durant Copy Share Image
When Russell was out, you stepped your game up for me, for the team. There were nights where you made me look… — 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
Last but not least my family. My brother Tony, I love you. Thank you for beating me up when I was a… — 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
![“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)
