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From 2008 until 2016, Kevin Durant was a formidable small forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder, which is probably why OKC-blue is still the color many fans see when they picture the 6-foot, 9-inch shooter. But Durant does have a pre-Oklahoma...
From 2008 until 2016, Kevin Durant was a formidable small forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder, which is probably why OKC-blue is still the color many fans see when they picture the 6-foot, 9-inch shooter. But Durant does have a pre-Oklahoma chapter to his career, although it was admittedly brief. He began playing professional basketball at the tender age of 19 with the Seattle SuperSonics after completing just one season of college ball at the University of Texas. That was enough, though, to retire his number, 35, which he also wore upon joining the Sonics. In Seattle, Durant made an immediate impact, scoring more than 20 points per game. By the end of the 2007-08 season, Durant was named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.
The Sonics, though, were sold to an investment group based in Oklahoma’s state capital, and that’s where Durant grew into the player who would lead the NBA in scoring four out of his eight years there—during the 2013-14 season, Durant was named the NBA’s MVP, in no small part thanks to his average of 32 points per game. Durant’s success was also due to his pairing with teammate Russell Westbrook, who joined the Thunder in 2008. When one was double-teamed, the other was often free to shoot, which meant Durant was able to make regular use his 7-foot, 4-inch wingspan to put the ball where defenders were not.
In Oklahoma City, Durant scored almost at will, but what he really wanted was a championship, something he and his teammates had never been able to pull off. And so, in 2016, despite his deep personal and philanthropic roots in Oklahoma City, Durant left the city for Oakland, California, signing a two year contract with the Golden State Warriors. Led by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the Warriors had won the NBA Finals against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015, only to fall to the Cavs in a rematch the following year.
For Durant, a 2016-17 season with the Warriors dangled the possibility of yet another rematch with Cleveland, which is exactly what happened. Durant proved the decisive edge for the Warriors, averaging more than 35 points per game and leading his new team to victory 4 games to 1. For his efforts, he was named the MVP of the series.
Fans of Kevin Durant have lots of vintage memorabilia to choose from. First up are vintage basketball cards, beginning with the Topps rookie cards from his 2007-08 season with the Sonics—the Green Refractors command the highest prices. Signed Durant jerseys, all of which are number 35, are also highly sought, as are signed basketballs.
Continue readingFrom 2008 until 2016, Kevin Durant was a formidable small forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder, which is probably why OKC-blue is still the color many fans see when they picture the 6-foot, 9-inch shooter. But Durant does have a pre-Oklahoma chapter to his career, although it was admittedly brief. He began playing professional basketball at the tender age of 19 with the Seattle SuperSonics after completing just one season of college ball at the University of Texas. That was enough, though, to retire his number, 35, which he also wore upon joining the Sonics. In Seattle, Durant made an immediate impact, scoring more than 20 points per game. By the end of the 2007-08 season, Durant was named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.
The Sonics, though, were sold to an investment group based in Oklahoma’s state capital, and that’s where Durant grew into the player who would lead the NBA in scoring four out of his eight years there—during the 2013-14 season, Durant was named the NBA’s MVP, in no small part thanks to his average of 32 points per game. Durant’s success was also due to his pairing with teammate Russell Westbrook, who joined the Thunder in 2008. When one was double-teamed, the other was often free to shoot, which meant Durant was able to make regular use his 7-foot, 4-inch wingspan to put the ball where defenders were not.
In Oklahoma City, Durant scored almost at will, but what he really wanted was a championship, something he and his teammates had never been able to pull off. And so, in 2016, despite his deep personal and philanthropic roots in Oklahoma City, Durant left the city for Oakland, California, signing a two year contract with the Golden State Warriors. Led by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the Warriors had won the NBA Finals against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015, only to fall to the Cavs in a rematch the following year.
For Durant, a 2016-17 season with the Warriors dangled the possibility of yet another...
From 2008 until 2016, Kevin Durant was a formidable small forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder, which is probably why OKC-blue is still the color many fans see when they picture the 6-foot, 9-inch shooter. But Durant does have a pre-Oklahoma chapter to his career, although it was admittedly brief. He began playing professional basketball at the tender age of 19 with the Seattle SuperSonics after completing just one season of college ball at the University of Texas. That was enough, though, to retire his number, 35, which he also wore upon joining the Sonics. In Seattle, Durant made an immediate impact, scoring more than 20 points per game. By the end of the 2007-08 season, Durant was named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.
The Sonics, though, were sold to an investment group based in Oklahoma’s state capital, and that’s where Durant grew into the player who would lead the NBA in scoring four out of his eight years there—during the 2013-14 season, Durant was named the NBA’s MVP, in no small part thanks to his average of 32 points per game. Durant’s success was also due to his pairing with teammate Russell Westbrook, who joined the Thunder in 2008. When one was double-teamed, the other was often free to shoot, which meant Durant was able to make regular use his 7-foot, 4-inch wingspan to put the ball where defenders were not.
In Oklahoma City, Durant scored almost at will, but what he really wanted was a championship, something he and his teammates had never been able to pull off. And so, in 2016, despite his deep personal and philanthropic roots in Oklahoma City, Durant left the city for Oakland, California, signing a two year contract with the Golden State Warriors. Led by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, the Warriors had won the NBA Finals against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015, only to fall to the Cavs in a rematch the following year.
For Durant, a 2016-17 season with the Warriors dangled the possibility of yet another rematch with Cleveland, which is exactly what happened. Durant proved the decisive edge for the Warriors, averaging more than 35 points per game and leading his new team to victory 4 games to 1. For his efforts, he was named the MVP of the series.
Fans of Kevin Durant have lots of vintage memorabilia to choose from. First up are vintage basketball cards, beginning with the Topps rookie cards from his 2007-08 season with the Sonics—the Green Refractors command the highest prices. Signed Durant jerseys, all of which are number 35, are also highly sought, as are signed basketballs.
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