Kevin Durant quotes: words that matter by the b-baller who goes by KD.
“With everything I do, I just try to be myself.”
“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’m a basketball player. That’s what I do and what I love, but that’s just not all of who I am. I’m talented in a lot of different areas.”
“I just loved being in the gym. It was tough at times. Sometimes I wanted to quit, but I’m glad I stuck with it.”
“I’m busy working on every aspect of 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 ballgames.”
“I’m always hungry. I want to be the best.”
“When people are used to doing something, they want you to stay in that lane.”
“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 not a guy that’s going to brag or feel like I’m better than the group.”
“My mom just wants to make sure that my heart is always in whatever I do and I’m in things for the right reasons.”
“Everything has been such a whirlwind ever since I stepped foot in the league and everything has been like a dream, so I’m just blessed to be in this position.”
“Work harder than your opponent.”
“There’s never a point where you can stop getting better.”
“I just want to grow spiritually with God. I’m keeping strong at it, just trying to make my walk with faith a little better.”
“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”
“So many people doubted me. They motivated me every single day to be who I am.”
“Basketball is a platform for me to inspire people.”
“The clothes are not making me, if I like it, that’s all that matters. It’s not about the clothes. It’s about how I am as a person and how confident I am.”
“My wildest dreams are when I’m wide awake.”
“I’ve been second my whole life. I was the second best player in high school. I was the second pick in the draft. I’ve been second in MVP voting three times. I came in second in the finals. I’m tired of being second. I’m done with it.”
“I know that hard work got me here. And the day I stop working hard, this can all go away.”
“I’ve learned what it feels like to lose, believe me. But I think in the end, that is just going to make winning that much better.”
“I want to show people who I really am, especially aspiring basketball players who want to be at this level. That’s what I’m about.”
“When you got people behind you, you can do whatever.”
“Chemistry is important. If you like teammates, it’s going to be easier to play with them on the court.”
“My style has changed and evolved mainly because I’ve grown to have more confidence in myself.”
“Everything in my life, I had to take it. They are not going to give it to you out of sympathy. I wouldn’t want it any other way.”
“It’s fun that I get to live out my dream every single day. It’s a blessing. I can’t lose sight of that and I’ve got to keep pushing.”
“I fell so many times and got back up. I been through the toughest times with my family, but I’m still standing.”
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