I'm just trying to grow. That's one thing I told myself is, 'Don't worry about who people say is the best player'.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights that while basketball is a significant part of Kevin Durant's identity, he sees himself as a multifaceted individual with talents beyond the sport.
Kevin Durant's statement emphasizes the importance of recognizing that one's identity is not solely defined by a profession or talent, such as basketball. He suggests that while he excels in basketball and has a passion for it, he possesses a variety of other skills and interests, advocating for a broader view of personal identity that goes beyond a single aspect of life.
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IdentityBasketballTalentMultifacetedPersonality
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational speech to young athletes about developing other interests beyond sports.
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My 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.
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Set the goal and work all days for it, until you achieve, I want to be a champion, the best!
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A big market is something that doesn't really concern me too much. It's cool to think about, it's good for off-the-court deals. But I'm more of a basketball player. That's what I want to be known as. And this is the best place for me to play basketball. I'm glad I'm here.
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You sacrificed for us - you're the real MVP.
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