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It’s all about knowing the balance, because I like to remain somewhat of a mystery. You need to have that, you know what I mean?
Kevin DurantKevin Durant I feel like I can get a good feel for people.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant I’m not the type of guy who’s just going to throw the ball inbounds to a guy who’s wide open. I can make the right pass.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant 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.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant How I grew up, everybody was telling me, “You can’t do this, you can’t get tattoos, you’ve got to look a certain way.” Now, I’m like, “Why?”
Kevin DurantKevin Durant I love playing it, I just never thought I’d make it to college, NBA, or be standing up here today. It is a surreal feeling. So many people doubted me and motivated me.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant I probably play games more than I practice.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant Every memory I have from when I was a kid involves basketball.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant So many people doubted me. They motivated me every single day, to be, who I am.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant If I’d gone straight to the NBA, I don’t think I would have been ready as a player or a person.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant You know, I don’t want to stand out too much.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant I pray for you every night. You’ve taught me to feel confident in myself, believe in myself that I can do it when I didn’t think I could do it.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant I can score the basketball, but I think I can pass pretty well or I can make the correct pass.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant I’ve heard a few times, in three or four years, this league is going to be yours. I don’t like that. Because I think I’m established now.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant I was just a big fan of tattoos always growing up, and I wanted something cool that symbolizes what I’ve been through in my life, and everything on my chest and my back is like a collage.
Kevin DurantKevin Durant I’m like a chameleon. I adapt to my situation. It’s very slowed down here. I like it that way. I’m a guy that’s very reserved, quiet and shy myself.
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