2008-09 Topps Kevin Durant #156 Seattle SuperSonics PSA 10

Description: Kevin Durant, often regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of his generation, has had an illustrious career in the NBA. Here’s an overview: ### Early Life and College Career- **Born**: September 29, 1988, in Washington, D.C.- **College**: University of Texas at Austin (2006-2007)- Durant had an outstanding freshman year at Texas, averaging 25.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per game. He became the first freshman to win the prestigious Naismith College Player of the Year award. ### NBA Career #### **Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder (2007–2016)**- **Drafted**: 2nd overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics.- After one season in Seattle, the team relocated and became the Oklahoma City Thunder.- Durant quickly established himself as a premier scorer, winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2008.- He led the league in scoring four times (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014) while with the Thunder.- In 2014, Durant won the NBA MVP award, averaging 32 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. #### **Golden State Warriors (2016–2019)**- Durant signed with the Warriors in 2016, forming a superteam alongside Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.- He won two NBA championships with the Warriors (2017, 2018) and was named Finals MVP both times.- His time with the Warriors was marked by dominant performances, particularly in the Finals, where he solidified his reputation as one of the game's best. #### **Brooklyn Nets (2019–2023)**- Durant signed with the Brooklyn Nets in 2019, but he missed the entire 2019-2020 season due to an Achilles injury suffered during the 2019 NBA Finals.- He returned to the court for the 2020-2021 season and continued to perform at a high level, though the team faced challenges with injuries and roster changes.- Despite not winning a championship with the Nets, Durant's tenure included memorable performances, such as his near-triple-double in Game 5 of the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals. #### **Phoenix Suns (2023–Present)**- Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns during the 2022-2023 season.- His arrival in Phoenix created high expectations for the Suns, who were looking to capitalize on his scoring ability and leadership.- Durant continues to be one of the most effective scorers in the league, contributing to the Suns' pursuit of an NBA title. ### International Career- Durant has been a key player for Team USA, winning gold medals in the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the Olympics in 2012, 2016, and 2020. ### Legacy- **NBA Championships**: 2 (2017, 2018)- **NBA Finals MVPs**: 2 (2017, 2018)- **NBA MVP**: 1 (2014)- **All-Star Appearances**: 13 times (as of 2023)- **All-NBA First Team**: 6 times- **NBA Scoring Champion**: 4 times Kevin Durant is widely recognized for his scoring prowess, versatility, and ability to perform in clutch moments. His career has been marked by both individual accolades and team success, securing his place as one of the all-time greats in NBA history.

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