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.
As I love nature, as I love singing birds, and gleaming stubble, and flowing rivers, and morning and evening, and summer and winter, I love thee, my Friend.
The gods never let us love and be wise at the same time.
The sum which two married people owe to one another defies calculation. It is an infinite debt, which can only be discharged through all eternity.
He is dangerous, he is beautiful, I could drown in his understanding.
I believe in person to person; every person is Christ for me, and since there is only one Jesus, that person is only one person in the world for me at that moment.
Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time.
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