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.
Kevin DurantRead
You sacrificed for us - you're the real MVP.
Interpretation
This quote expresses gratitude towards someone who has made significant sacrifices for others.
In this quote, Kevin Durant acknowledges the deep appreciation he has for someone who has given up their own comforts or desires for the sake of others, emphasizing that such sacrifices are what truly define greatness. The phrase 'real MVP' elevates the person to the highest honor, recognizing them as the true hero in the context of the selflessness they exhibited.
In practice
During a farewell speech to honor a retiring teacher who dedicated her life to her students.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
Set the goal and work all days for it, until you achieve, I want to be a champion, the best!
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.
I believe that every single event in life happens in an opportunity to choose love over fear.
You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days. Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God. But let there be spaces in your togetherness, and let the winds of the heavens dance between you.
Love, I find, is like singing.
Their happiness was in each others keeping, and both were unafraid.
When I die Dublin will be written on my heart.
Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul. Lo-lee-ta: the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three, on the teeth. Lo. Lee. Ta.
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