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 DURANTThis 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.
More Kevin Durant Quotes
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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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I’m not out here to be showing you I’m this perfect person.
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You can’t speak openly about everything.
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My dream was to become a rec league coach. I love basketball so much,
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My mom just wants to make sure that my heart is always in whatever I do and I’m in things for the right reasons.
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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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People always think women meet us in the hotel lobby, but it’s the opposite.
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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’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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Sometimes I feel like being real and open to them, but at the same time, I know how much I can give you.
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I’ve been second my whole life.
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I’m going to be real as hell and show you who I am, because I want the kids to see who I really am and the basketball players to see who I really am, and that’s all that matters to me.
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Grateful for this opportunity with Roc Nation Sports. It’s go time.
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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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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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If it’s controversy out there, or if it’s some false stories out there, I want to clear it up. That’s just what I’m all about.
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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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I believe I’m enough, you know what I’m saying?
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I just want to grow spiritually with the Lord.
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Whoever want my spot can play me one-on-one for it.
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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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I’m obviously not going to give you everything about my whole life, but as far as my personality, you see me all the time from watching the games.
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I feel like I can get a good feel for people.
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Help my teammates become better players out on the court in order to win more ball games.
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When people are used to you doing something, they want you to stay in that lane.
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Me as a person, I’m not the president of the NBPA (National Basketball Players Association). I don’t even know what to say. I’m not like this perfect, buttoned-up, suit-and-tie guy.
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