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.
KEVIN DURANTI 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’m always hungry. I want to be the best.
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For me, as a 14-year-old aspiring to be in the NBA, I wanted to hear from players.
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Every time I see you under the basket for a game, I feel confident. No matter how the game is going, I look at you – I say, if our owner’s behind us, we can do it all. I thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.
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Last 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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I’m going to show you my faults, I’m going to show you my insecurities, I’m going to be real.
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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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I failed so many times and got back up. I got through the toughest times with my family, but I’m still standing.
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I love Oklahoma. The fans have been with me every night. What more can you ask for?
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The grass is not always greener on the other side. You learn to appreciate these people.
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It’s easier for me if I’m just open and transparent to a point.
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Our best years are only ahead of us, so we got to continue to keep pushing.
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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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I don’t watch a lot of other basketball away from the gym. But I do look at LeBron’s box score. I want to see how many points, rebounds and assists he had, and how he shot from the field.
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This city, all they want us to be is ourselves. You love us how we are. We’re all a work in progress as men and you still love us and I thank you so much for embracing us.
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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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