American professional basketball player Kevin Wayne Durant, better known by his nickname KD, plays for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Durant has received numerous honors, including two “Finals MVP Awards” and two gold medals from the Olympics. Kevin is one of the highest-paid athletes and he ranks among the top five earners in the NBA with a $42 million salary.
Kevin Durant Biography and Net Worth
| Net Worth $200 M |
| Full Name Kevin Wayne Durant |
| Birth Date September 29, 1988 |
| Age 33 years |
| Birthplace Washington, DC |
| Profession Basketball Player |
| Girlfriend Monica Wright(ex) |
Kevin Durant Early Life
On September 29, 1988, in Washington, DC Kevin Wayne Durant aka KD was born. Durant’ father abandoned his family when Kevin was still a baby, and his parents got divorced. Durant’s grandma therefore assisted in raising him. On the outskirts of Washington, in the Prince George’s County is where the Kevin’s has spent his formative years. When Kevin was 13 years old, his father came back, and then with him he traveled to basketball competitions across the nation.
Kevin Durant Early Career
Growing up, Durant participated in Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball for a number of teams in the Maryland region. He played alongside teammates who would go on to play in the NBA, including Ty Lawson, Michael Beasley, and Greivis Vasquez. Kevin has participated in high school basketball in different institutions like At National-Christian Academy, Oak-Hill Academy, and Montrose-Christian School. He was committed to the famous University of Texas before completing his senior year in high school. KD was a sought-after recruit and he was also rated as the second-best high school talent of the year 2006.
Kevin Durant Career
The famous Seattle SuperSonics selected KD with their second overall choice in NBA Draft of 2007. During the 2009–10 NBA season, Durant was chosen to play in his first All-Star Game and went on to become the league’s youngest scoring champion. Before the 2010–11 campaign, with an estimated $86 million, both Durant and the Thunder agreed to a five-year contract extension. He parted ways with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016, formally agreeing to a $24.3 million, and two-year deal with the Golden State Warriors in July of the same year. Kevon has also played for USA along with his NBA career, aiding his team in winning its first FIBA World Competition in 2010 since 1994. In the 2012 movie “Thunderstruck,” Durant made a brief acting debut, portraying a semi-fictionalized version of himself.
Kevin Durant Girlfriend
Kevin Durant aka KD is currently single but previously dated many girls. He has dated Cassandra Anderson and he was also engaged with Monica Wright.
Kevin Durant Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Kevin Durant is $200 million as of 2022. Kevin makes the amount of $36 million almost off the court from various endorsement deals with different businesses like Gatorade, Nike, Degree, and others. The average annual compensation for KD is almost 30 million dollars, and the amount of 35 million dollars comes from various sponsorship deals.
Kevin Durant Height and Weight
| Height 6’10” |
| Weight 109kg |
| Eye Color Brown |
| Hair Color Black |
