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 DURANTMy 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.
More Kevin Durant Quotes
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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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I know that the hard work got me here. And the day I stop working hard, this can all go away.
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With everything I do, I just try to be myself.
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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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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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In this league, experience means a lot.
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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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The grass is not always greener on the other side. You learn to appreciate these people.
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I know when somebody is trying to get something out of me for clicks. And sometimes I feel like giving it to them.
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I’m just content with myself, happy with myself.
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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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For me, as a 14-year-old aspiring to be in the NBA, I wanted to hear from players.
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Sometimes you have to know when to shut the f – – up.
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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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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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