I probably play games more than I practice.
KEVIN DURANTEvery memory I have from when I was a kid involves basketball.
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In the game of basketball, I play first off because I love it. I love to have fun. I love to run up and down the court.
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It’s hard to play well, but it’s easy to work hard.
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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.
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I’ve just got to let my teammates know in practice, without even telling them, that I don’t think I’m ahead of anybody.
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I was the second-best player in high school. I was the second pick in the draft.
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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.
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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 a big competitor.
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Jimmer Fredette is the best scorer in the world!!
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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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People always think women meet us in the hotel lobby, but it’s the opposite.
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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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Sometimes you have to know when to shut the f – – up.
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I miss Seattle a lot. It was my first city that I lived in on my own. It was a great city to play for. It was unfortunate for the fans what happened, but it’s time to move on.
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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 sure they’ve moved on. But in the back of my mind, I still have a thing for Seattle and always am going to remember what they’ve done for me.
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I know what to keep to myself. I know what I want to give up.
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If he had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, I can tell you exactly how he did it, what type of shots he made and who he passed to.
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Chemistry is important. If you like your teammates, it’s going to be easier to play with them on the court.
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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 go to sleep at night, like, ‘Am I gonna be alone forever?’
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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’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 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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I didn’t fall in love with it just because it was me playing. I fell in love with it because I’ve got guys like this – like these guys every single day that push me to be the best that I can be.
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I want to show people who I really am, especially aspiring basketball players who want to be at this level. That’s what I’m about.
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