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.
KEVIN DURANTMe 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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When people are used to you doing something, they want you to stay in that lane.
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The clothes are not making me If I like it, that’s all that mattersIt’s not about the clothes. It’s about how I am as a person and how confident I am.
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We went from apartment to apartment by ourselves. One of the best memories I had was when we moved into our first apartment, no bed, no furniture and we just sat in the living room and just hugged each other. We thought we made it.
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My dream was to become a rec league coach. I love basketball so much,
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I’m going to be me at the end of the day. And I think my family appreciates that. They’re happy for me that I’m finding out who I am, and I’m content with that.
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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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Jimmer Fredette is the best scorer in the world!!
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I would describe my style as off the wall. I like stuff that doesn’t match. I just like to stand out.
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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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Basketball is just a platform for me to inspire people.
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Every memory I have from when I was a kid involves basketball.
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Hopefully before I’m done, I can be on an Olympic team.
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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 was just a big fan of tattoos always growing up, and I wanted something cool that symbolizes what I’ve been through in my life, and everything on my chest and my back is like a collage.
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I don’t mind talking about the game. I don’t mind talking about what we go through as players, because I want people to get a deeper look inside instead of looking at stats all the time or looking at numbers or just watching the game.
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I fell so many times and got back up. I been through the toughest times with my family, but I’m still standing.
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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’m not trying to have my whole life out there in the media.
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I’ve been more content with just who I am.
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I want to have some stuff that I keep for myself, my friends, my family, my loved ones. That’s how I view.
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Set the goal and work all days for it, until you achieve, I want to be a champion, the best!
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My friends are happy for me, and that’s all that matters.
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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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If I continue to just get to the playoffs every year, I guess you could say I arrived, but right now I’m just trying to find my way.
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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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And last, my mom. I don’t think you know what you did. You had my brother when you were 18 years old. Three years later, I came out. The odds were stacked against us. Single parent with two boys by the time you were 21 years old. Everybody told us we weren’t supposed to be here.
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