Explore Quotes by Kevin Durant

Basketball is just a platform for me to inspire people.

When you got people behind you, you can do whatever.

Every memory I had growing up was involving a basketball. I didn't go to the prom and stuff like that. It was always basketball for me.

I'm busy working on every aspect of my game - defense, shooting, rebounding - but I really want to become a better overall team player. Help my teammates become better players out on the court in order to win more ball games.

It's hard to play well, but it's easy to work hard.

I don't know what I'm going to do tomorrow. I just know for sure I'm going to keep playing basketball.

Grateful for this opportunity with Roc Nation Sports. It’s go time.

I feel as though I've proved myself these last five years that I can be one of the top players in the league.

We live in a world of what have you done for me lately. We don't remember the day before sometimes. Think back five, six, years ago what he was doing. It's unheard of.

I just want to grow spiritually with the Lord.

I miss Seattle a lot. It was my first city that I lived in on my own. It was a great city to play for. It was unfortunate for the fans what happened, but it’s time to move on. 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.

No lie, just had one of the best times of my life at Rucker park..wow! I love NYHarlem waddup.

I probably play games more than I practice.

I don’t watch a lot of other basketball away from the gym. But I do look at LeBron’s box score. I want to see how many points, rebounds and assists he had, and how he shot from the field. If he had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, I can tell you exactly how he did it, what type of shots he made and who he passed to.

Jimmer Fredette is the best scorer in the world!!

I've heard a few times, in three or four years, this league is going to be yours. I don't like that. Because I think I'm established now.

I’ve been second my whole life.

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, I realized I could not fulfill my responsibilities to the team from both a time and energy standpoint. I need to take a step back and take some time away, both mentally and physically in order to prepare for the upcoming NBA season. I will be rooting for USAB and look forward to future opportunities with them.

I was the second-best player in high school. I was the second pick in the draft. 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.

I fell so many times and got back up. I been through the toughest times with my family, but I’m still standing.

Work harder than your opponent.