Experience is the best teacher. I’ve been through a lot – going to the Olympics, going to the Finals, having a lot of good games and having a lot of bad games. It’s a rollercoaster ride and I’m just happy I’m a part of it. If it was easy, then everybody could do it.
KEVIN DURANTLast but not least my family. My brother Tony, I love you. Thank you for beating me up when I was a kid. I always wanted to follow in your footsteps.
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Through the tough times, you guys never left my side… That’s something that I really appreciate and I never want to take you guys for granted. I thank you so much for being part of my life. And not just on the basketball court, but giving me talks about growing as a man first, and a basketball player next.
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I’m busy working on every aspect of my game – defense, shooting, rebounding – but I really want to become a better overall team player.
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I realized I could not fulfill my responsibilities to the team from both a time and energy standpoint. I need to take a step back and take some time away, both mentally and physically in order to prepare for the upcoming NBA season.
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Me as a person, I’m not the president of the NBPA (National Basketball Players Association). I don’t even know what to say. I’m not like this perfect, buttoned-up, suit-and-tie guy.
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My mom just wants to make sure that my heart is always in whatever I do and I’m in things for the right reasons.
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I just loved being in the gym. It was tough at times. Sometimes I wanted to quit, but I’m glad I stuck with it.
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I will be rooting for USAB and look forward to future opportunities with them.
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I was always in the gym. People would look at me crazy because I spent so much time there. But that’s what it was about. I’m glad I did it.
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You know, I don’t want to stand out too much.
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Help my teammates become better players out on the court in order to win more ball games.
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If it’s controversy out there, or if it’s some false stories out there, I want to clear it up. That’s just what I’m all about.
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I don’t know what I’m going to do tomorrow. I just know for sure I’m going to keep playing basketball.
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I would describe my style as off the wall. I like stuff that doesn’t match. I just like to stand out.
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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 later, I came out. The odds were stacked against us. Single parent with two boys by the time you were 21 years old. Everybody told us we weren’t supposed to be here.
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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 in a lot of different areas.
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