JockBio: Kevin Durant Facts

JockBio Vital Stats
• Oklahoma City Thunder	• Forward	• #35
• Height: 6' 9 "	• Weight: 220	• Born: 9/29/88

Kevin was named MVP of the 2007 Big 12 Tournament. He was also Big 12 Freshman and Player of the Year.
Kevin’s career high in college was 37 points. He reached that plateau four times, including the Big 12 Championship final.
Kevin was the first freshman and Texas player to be named AP Player of the Year and win the Naismith Award.
In 2007–08, Kevin was named Rookie of the Month in every month except for February.
In 2007-08, Kevin broke Seattle’s rookie scoring record. It had been held since 1968–69 by center Bob Rule.
Kevin was Seattle’s first First-Team All Rookie player since Derrick McKey in 1987–88.
In 2007-08. Kevin became just the third teenager to average 20+ points in the NBA. LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony were the first two.
Kevin netted a career-high 47 points against the New Orleans Hornets in February of 2009.
Kevin wears number 35 to honor his childhood coach and mentor, Charles Craig, who was murdered at age 35.
Kevin had a 3.0 GPA as a college freshman. He attends classes at UT in the summers and is working toward his degree.
Texas retired Kevin’s jersey a week after he was drafted by the Sonics.
In 2008, Kevin was invited to try out for the U.S. Olympic Dream Team. Greg Oden was the only other freshman to earn this honor. Kevin did not make the final cut.
Kevin’s favorite food is crab legs.
Kevin inked a $60 million endorsement deal with Nike in 2007. Only LeBron James has a bigger shoe contract. Kevin turned down more money from adidas because he had worn Nikes his whole life.
Kevin’s nickname is K-Smoove.

Derrick McKey,
1992 Topps Archives

Bob Rule, 1971 Topps Sticker