I love Oklahoma. The fans have been with me every night. What more can you ask for?
KEVIN DURANTIf I’d gone straight to the NBA, I don’t think I would have been ready as a player or a person.
More Kevin Durant Quotes
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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’.
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I’m not trying to have my whole life out there in the media.
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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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I’m going to let you know the real, and I’m going to let you know the real as I can about me.
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Coaching staff: I know there’s days you look at that film and you want to kill me. I’m not playing defense, taking bad shots, getting too many techs. But you always believe that I can be the guy.
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If I’m educated and passionate about a topic, I’ll answer the question. But I also know when to shut the hell up.
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With everything I do, I just try to be myself.
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I’ve learned that it’s harder to try to put on this goody two-shoes persona when that’s not me.
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Basketball is just a platform for me to inspire people.
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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 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 always want to win because I never want to sit out on the sidelines outside.
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Dad, it’s been an up-and-down road for all of us, but you’ve always been there supporting from afar, texting me Bible verses every single day, telling me you love me every single day. That builds me up and I thank you so much. I love you. I’m just glad you’re part of this journey with us.
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You can’t speak openly about everything.
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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 the younger kids, the basketball players in high school and college to hear from me and let them know that when you come to the league, this is what happens and this is how I feel as an NBA player. And it’s not all peachy keen.
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I just want to grow spiritually with the Lord. I’m keeping strong at it, just trying to make my walk with faith a little better.
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I like the nucleus that we have. I’m excited. I want to be here as long as possible. It’s like family. I love being here.
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My mother taught me to always be strong and always work hard. She’s been working hard her whole life for me and my brother. I’m a lot like her in that I work hard for what I want. She taught me that.
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I’m just more content with myself. Like, if I’ve got something to say, I want to get it off of my chest.
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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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The majority of the time, you go out to eat with your teammates, then rest for the next day’s game. It’s not a vacation – most guys view the road as a business trip.
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I will be rooting for USAB and look forward to future opportunities with them.
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Everything has been such a whirlwind ever since I stepped foot in the league and everything has been like a dream, so I’m just blessed to be in this position.
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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’m tired of being second…. I’m done with it.
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