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Kevin Durant

Forward · Houston Rockets · 6'11", 240 lb · Born Sep 29, 1988 · Washington, D.C. · Drafted 2nd overall, 2007
2× Champion + FMVP2014 MVP16× All-StarThe Slim Reaper
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In short

Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history and the two-time champion and Finals MVP acquired by the Houston Rockets in a record seven-team trade in 2025. A 2014 MVP, four-time scoring champion, and 16-time All-Star, 'The Slim Reaper' is a member of the 50-40-90 club and the only four-time Olympic gold medalist in men's basketball. He signed a two-year, $90 million extension with Houston.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceSat, Nov 14
@Golden State WarriorsAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
25.8
range 21.9–29.8
Line 26
48%
to go over
Team win
41%
111–113
Poi 25.8 Lean underReb 5.5 Lean underAss 4.8 Lean underPRA 36.1 Lean under
Likely on himDraymond Green· 84 Perimeter DStrong defender
20+ pts91%25+ pts57%30+ pts17%

Model lines Durant at 25.8 pts (range 21.9–29.8) vs a 26 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (48%).

Model favors Golden State Warriors (59%), projected 111–113, ~224 total at 96.5 pace.

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One of the purest scorers ever — a two-time champion and MVP, chasing one more title with a young Rockets contender.

The first freshman to win National Player of the Year at Texas, Durant went 2nd in 2007 and became a four-time scoring champ and 2014 MVP.

🤘 Texas · 2nd, 2007🏆 2014 MVP

He won back-to-back titles and Finals MVPs with Golden State, then overcame a torn Achilles from the 2019 Finals.

🏆🏆 2017, 2018Achilles comeback

In July 2025 Houston acquired him in a record seven-team trade, the largest in NBA history.

Traded to HOU, 20257-team blockbuster

A 16-time All-Star and four-time Olympic gold medalist, he signed a two-year, $90M deal to lead the Rockets.

16× All-Star · 🥇×42 yr / $90M
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PPG
26
2025-26
RPG
5.5
per game
APG
4.8
per game
FG%
.520
.413 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

One of the purest scorers ever — a two-time champion and MVP, now leading the Rockets in his late-career title chase.

Kevin Wayne Durant was born in Washington, D.C. and, after a single season at Texas as the first freshman to win the Naismith College Player of the Year, was drafted 2nd in 2007 by Seattle. He became a four-time scoring champion and the 2014 MVP, then won back-to-back titles and Finals MVPs with Golden State in 2017 and 2018 — overcoming a torn Achilles suffered in the 2019 Finals.

After stops in Brooklyn and Phoenix, he was traded to Houston in July 2025 in a seven-team deal described as the largest in NBA history, and signed a two-year, $90 million extension. A 16-time All-Star and 50-40-90 club member with over 32,000 career points, he is the four-time Olympic gold medalist leading a young Rockets contender in a chase for one more title.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Durant's bond with his mother, Wanda — whom he called 'the real MVP' in his 2014 award speech, later a Lifetime film — is central to his story: raised in the D.C. area with help from his grandmother, he rose from Prince George's County to basketball immortality. He's a prolific investor and media figure with 'The Boardroom' and a long history of candid, sometimes controversial, social-media engagement.

On the court he is the platonic ideal of a scorer — a 6-foot-11 forward with a 7-foot-4 wingspan and guard skills, unguardable from all three levels. His four Olympic golds are a record for a male basketball player, and his Team USA scoring and rebounding marks are all-time bests. In Houston, the question isn't his greatness but whether one more title is possible in his late-career prime.

PERSONALITY

The person

A pure, unguardable three-level scorer and all-time great — length, touch, and efficiency without peer.

Historic scorerFour scoring titles, 32,000-plus points, and 50-40-90 club membership.
ChampionTwo titles and two Finals MVPs with Golden State.
Olympic legendThe only four-time gold medalist in men's basketball history.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
All-Time Scorer · Isolation Maestro
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
80/100
Scoring90
Playmaking56
Rebounding63
Perimeter D62
Rim protection47
Spacing74
Athleticism78
Clutch84
Unstoppable scorerElite shot-maker2× champion
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Still an unguardable scorer

Even in his late 30s, Durant remains one of the most efficient high-volume scorers alive — 26 points a game on elite efficiency for Houston, with the length and touch to score over anyone. His shot-making gives a young Rockets team a go-to closer, the missing ingredient that turns a good defense into a contender.

The late-career title bet

Houston's gamble is that Durant's scoring, paired with Şengün's playmaking, Amen Thompson's defense, and a deep young core, is enough for a deep run. Age and durability are the risks after years of injuries, but a healthy Durant is still a top-tier offensive force — and the reason the Rockets became a genuine contender.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-267836.426.05.54.8.520.413

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

TitlesTwo NBA championships and two Finals MVPs with Golden State (2017, 2018); 2014 MVP
ScoringFour scoring titles, 32,000-plus career points, 50-40-90 club
OlympicsThe only four-time gold medalist in men's basketball history

Hardware

2×
Champion + Finals MVP
1×
NBA MVP (2014)
16×
NBA All-Star
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

An all-time scorer chasing one more ring — the go-to closer of a young Rockets contender.

On a two-year, $90 million extension, Durant gives Houston elite shot-making and a proven playoff scorer to headline a deep, young roster. Health is the variable, but a healthy Durant remains one of the best offensive players alive — and the Rockets' title bet.

ScoringElite
EfficiencyElite
Playoff pedigreeChampion
Age / durabilityWatch

Contract

Deal
2 yr / $90M signed 2025
Role
Go-to scorer closer
Age
37 veteran
Bottom line

One of the greatest scorers ever, now the closer for a young Houston contender. If his health holds, the Rockets have a legitimate title bet.

FAQ

Quick answers

How did Kevin Durant join the Rockets?

Houston acquired him in July 2025 in a seven-team trade described as the largest in NBA history, and he signed a two-year, $90 million extension.

What are Kevin Durant's biggest achievements?

Two NBA titles and two Finals MVPs (2017-18), the 2014 MVP, four scoring titles, and a record four Olympic gold medals.

Did Kevin Durant overcome a major injury?

Yes — he tore his Achilles in the 2019 NBA Finals and returned to remain one of the league's premier scorers.