This was an extremely difficult decision as I take great pride in representing our country. I know that I owe it to my USA Basketball teammates to be totally invested in the experience. After going through training camp with USAB.
KEVIN DURANTI 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.
More Kevin Durant Quotes
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If I come to work every day and do my job, work as hard as I can, be a great teammate, the rest of that stuff will take care of itself.
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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.
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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.
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I’m not trying to be like what I thought an NBA player is supposed to be growing up.
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Whoever want my spot can play me one-on-one for it.
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I’m not out here to be beefing with nobody.
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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.
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The grass is not always greener on the other side. You learn to appreciate these people.
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I want to be one of the best players in the game.
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With a versatile player, there’s no spot on the court you can’t pass him the ball. You can do anything.
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I want to be a champion.
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I learned how to pass when I was real young. That’s one thing I always knew how to do was find the open man.
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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’ve been second in the MVP voting three times. I came in second in the Finals. I’m tired of being second. I’m not going to settle for that. I’m done with it.
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Basketball is just a platform for me to inspire people.
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