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Watching the NBA live must be on the bucket list of millions of fans around the world. Moreover, watching the games from the courtside is a long shot for many, considering the high prices. However, a game between stars like Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant had courtside seats which cost as much as a Nike shoe! Safe to say, the seat booking website would crash today if a courtside seat cost that much! During the 2011 NBA lockout, stars like Bryant, Durant, Chris Paul, and Derrick Rose played a game in the Philippines. Interestingly enough, fans could watch them up close without having to pay a fortune. LUCKY FANS WATCHED KOBE BRYANT AND OTHER STARS FOR A CHEAP PRICE Ever wondered how it feels to watch your favorite NBA stars from the courtside? Well, in case you decide to get yourself a courtside seat, the price would be around [https://www.hoopsbeast.com/courtside-seats-price/] $1500. This figure varies depending on the popularity of the team and the stage of the season the game is being played. READ MORE: “Skip Was Feeling Like Will Smith!”: Skip Bayless’ Wife Asking LeBron James To “Call Her” Leaves NBA Fans in Splits [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-skip-was-feeling-like-will-smith-skip-bayless-wife-asking-lebron-james-to-call-her-leaves-nba-fans-in-splits/] Interestingly enough, NBA fans in the Philippines got to witness stars like Kobe Bryant [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kobe-bryant/], Kevin Durant [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-durant/], Chris Paul [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/chris-paul/], and Derrick Rose for only $130. Yes, you heard that right. The courtside seat cost just $130! This game was played during the NBA lockout in 2011. The 2011 lockout was the fourth and the most recent lockout in NBA history. It lasted a whopping 161 days from 1 July 2011 to 8 December 2011. During this time, NBA players traveled to the Philippines to play a game. The NBA stars, led by Kobe, played two games against the PBA selection team and the Philippines National Team. Kobe Bryant vs Kevin Durant vs Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant [https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-564004925.jpg]Thunders Kevin Durant drives past Lakers Kobe Bryant at the Staples Center Friday (Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Fans thronged the arena to see their favorite players live. Some lucky fans got the opportunity to watch them courtside while not having to shell out a fortune. To put things into perspective, the average cost [https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_price_rankings?displayCurrency=USD&itemId=64&region=142] of a Nike shoe in the Philippines is around $77. Why not dish out a few more dollars and watch players like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and others live? WATCH THIS STORY: Stephen Currys Off-Court Earnings Breakdown: Ranking his best investments [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nba-basketball-news-stephen-currys-off-court-earnings-breakdown-ranking-his-best-investments/] What is your favorite memory of Kobe Bryant? Let us know in the comments down below. 

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<h2>Chris Paul 2022: Net worth, salary, and endorsements</h2>
Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul, also known as the Point God is currently playing his 17th season in the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a>. He was drafted with the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets.

Despite the Hornets' lack of success, Paul emerged as one of the best point guards in the league. His best campaign came in 2008 when he finished second in the MVP voting, a result some fans are still not content about.

[caption id="attachment_665761" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-665761" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-30T200536Z_608883694_MT1USATODAY16178850_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-PHOENIX-SUNS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS.jpg" alt="Lakers could have had Chris Paul?" width="1920" height="1306" /> May 30, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half in game four of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

He was then traded to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/la-clippers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LA Clippers</a> in 2011 where he had the iconic Lob City team up with Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. They became one of the best teams in the league and were also very entertaining to watch. But lack of postseason success still followed Paul who was subsequently traded to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/houston-rockets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Houston Rockets</a> in 2017.

He joined forces with James Harden, and almost led them to the NBA Finals, but then he got injured sadly. He played just two seasons before the Rockets traded him to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oklahoma City Thunder</a>.

Following the season, the Thunder accepted his wishes and sent him to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/phoenix-suns/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Phoenix Suns</a> where he is now creating menace in the West alongside <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/devin-booker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Devin Booker</a>. In his first season itself, CP3 led a young Suns side all the way to the Finals defeating LeBron James and the mighty Lakers in the first round and defeating a resilient Clippers' side in the Conference Finals. In spite of leading in the Finals, the Suns lost to the Bucks.

In the 2021-22 season, Paul has been the protagonist in the build-up play for Phoenix, in spite of not putting up the best numbers. Needless to say, the side is performing exceedingly well.

[caption id="attachment_707480" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-707480" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-07-07T040309Z_453500058_MT1USATODAY16377316_RTRMADP_3_NBA-FINALS-MILWAUKEE-BUCKS-AT-PHOENIX-SUNS-1.jpg" alt="Chris Paul" width="1920" height="1342" /> Jul 6, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) speaks with guard Chris Paul (3) against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half in game one of the 2021NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Major on-court achievements</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>11× NBA All-Star (2008–2016, 2020, 2021)</li>
 	<li>4× All-NBA First Team (2008, 2012–2014)</li>
 	<li>5× All-NBA Second Team (2009, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021)</li>
 	<li>All-NBA Third Team (2011)</li>
 	<li>7× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009, 2012–2017)</li>
 	<li>2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008, 2011)</li>
 	<li>NBA Rookie of the Year (2006)</li>
 	<li>4× NBA assists leader (2008, 2009, 2014, 2015)</li>
 	<li>6× NBA steals leader (2008, 2009, 2011–2014)</li>
 	<li>USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2004)</li>
 	<li>No. 3 retired by Wake Forest Demon Deacons</li>
</ul>
<h2>Chris Paul stats</h2>
In the 17 seasons and 1100+ games Chris Paul has played in the NBA, he has averaged an elite 18.2 points, 9.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.

His consistency has continued in the 2021-22 season as well. Acting as the primary facilitator CP3 averages 14.5 points, 10.1 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game.
<h2>Chris Paul 2022 net worth</h2>
A year after Paul moved to Houston Rockets from Los Angeles Clippers, he signed a four-year, $160 million contract which gave him the NBA's third-highest salary back in 2021.

He currently has a net worth of $160 million as per <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/chris-paul-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a>. With a salary of $40 million per year, CP3 was the 31st best paid athlete in the world and 72nd best paid celebrity.

[caption id="attachment_687297" align="alignnone" width="1679"]<img class="size-full wp-image-687297" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-06-27T043715Z_296079071_MT1USATODAY16320423_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-PHOENIX-SUNS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS.jpg" alt="Chris Paul of Phoenix Suns" width="1679" height="1920" /> Jun 26, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) reacts as time runs out in the Suns victory over the LA Clippers in game four of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Chris Paul contract details</h2>
While Paul entered free agency in 2021, many teams were eager to lure away the veteran. But with the Suns coming off of a Finals run, CP3 has committed to the Phoenix project and signed a hefty deal with the team.

Signing a 4-year-contract worth <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/phoenix-suns/chris-paul-2609/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$120 million</a>, Chris Paul despite his age is guaranteed to earn a hefty sum of money. For the 2021-22 season, the point guard is earning $30 million.
<h2>Endorsements by Chris Paul</h2>
Paul has a good marketing presence. He is a regular in commercials and has endorsed a few brands. Paul is estimated to earn close to $10M from his endorsements. His endorsements include global brands like Nike, Spalding, Walt Disney.
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">36</td>
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<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
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<td width="319">Jada Crawley</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">American</td>
</tr>
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<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">6′ 1″ (1.85 m)</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="319">79 kg</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Nike, Panini, Spalding, State Farm, Walt Disney</td>
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Chris Paul 2022: Net worth, salary, and endorsements Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul, also known as the Point God is currently playing his 17th season in the NBA. He was drafted with the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets. Despite the Hornets&#8217; lack of success, Paul emerged as one of the best point guards in the league. His best campaign came in 2008 when he finished second in the MVP voting, a result some fans are still not content about. May 30, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half in game four of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports He was then traded to LA Clippers in 2011 where he had the iconic Lob City team up with Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. They became one of the best teams in the league and were also very entertaining to watch. But lack of postseason success still followed Paul who was subsequently traded to the Houston Rockets in 2017. He joined forces with James Harden, and almost led them to the NBA Finals, but then he got injured sadly. He played just two seasons before the Rockets traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Following the season, the Thunder accepted his wishes and sent him to the Phoenix Suns where he is now creating menace in the West alongside Devin Booker. In his first season itself, CP3 led a young Suns side all the way to the Finals defeating LeBron James and the mighty Lakers in the first round and defeating a resilient Clippers&#8217; side in the Conference Finals. In spite of leading in the Finals, the Suns lost to the Bucks. In the 2021-22 season, Paul has been the protagonist in the build-up play for Phoenix, in spite of not putting up the best numbers. Needless to say, the side is performing exceedingly well. Jul 6, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) speaks with guard Chris Paul (3) against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half in game one of the 2021NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Major on-court achievements 11× NBA All-Star (2008–2016, 2020, 2021) 4× All-NBA First Team (2008, 2012–2014) 5× All-NBA Second Team (2009, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021) All-NBA Third Team (2011) 7× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009, 2012–2017) 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008, 2011) NBA Rookie of the Year (2006) 4× NBA assists leader (2008, 2009, 2014, 2015) 6× NBA steals leader (2008, 2009, 2011–2014) USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2004) No. 3 retired by Wake Forest Demon Deacons Chris Paul stats In the 17 seasons and 1100+ games Chris Paul has played in the NBA, he has averaged an elite 18.2 points, 9.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game. His consistency has continued in the 2021-22 season as well. Acting as the primary facilitator CP3 averages 14.5 points, 10.1 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game. Chris Paul 2022 net worth A year after Paul moved to Houston Rockets from Los Angeles Clippers, he signed a four-year, $160 million contract which gave him the NBA&#8217;s third-highest salary back in 2021. He currently has a net worth of $160 million as per Celebrity Net Worth. With a salary of $40 million per year, CP3 was the 31st best paid athlete in the world and 72nd best paid celebrity. Jun 26, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) reacts as time runs out in the Suns victory over the LA Clippers in game four of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports Chris Paul contract details While Paul entered free agency in 2021, many teams were eager to lure away the veteran. But with the Suns coming off of a Finals run, CP3 has committed to the Phoenix project and signed a hefty deal with the team. Signing a 4-year-contract worth $120 million, Chris Paul despite his age is guaranteed to earn a hefty sum of money. For the 2021-22 season, the point guard is earning $30 million. Endorsements by Chris Paul Paul has a good marketing presence. He is a regular in commercials and has endorsed a few brands. Paul is estimated to earn close to $10M from his endorsements. His endorsements include global brands like Nike, Spalding, Walt Disney.  Age 36  Marital Status Married  Spouse Jada Crawley  Nationality American  Height 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)  Weight 79 kg  Endorsements Nike, Panini, Spalding, State Farm, Walt Disney

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Kevin Durant?</h2>
Since entering the league as the 2nd overall pick in 2007, Kevin Durant has established himself as one of the most prolific scorers of the game. Standing at 6'10 with guard skills, his ability to get his shot off against any defender changed the dynamics and the prerequisites of the power forward position. He has won an MVP award, 4 scoring titles, with multiple deep playoff runs, and 2 Finals MVPs while winning back-to-back championships with the Warriors. Injuries, however, have plagued the past few seasons since his Achilles tear in 2019.

[caption id="attachment_2467162" align="alignnone" width="4273"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2467162" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-12-16T040353Z_348935045_MT1USATODAY22114761_RTRMADP_3_NBA-NEW-YORK-KNICKS-AT-PHOENIX-SUNS.jpg" alt="" width="4273" height="2849" /> Dec 15, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) makes the pass against the New York Knicks in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

When healthy, Durant performs at an elite level: a facet of the player that was brought to light in his 2022 playoff run, when he carried the Nets without co-stars Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. Though questions linger about his health, his offensive performances have, nevertheless, secured his legacy.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's early life</b></h2>
Kevin Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington D.C. The forward spent most of his early life in Prince George's County, Maryland. From a young age, Durant was a very talented basketball star. After graduating from Montrose Christian School, he committed to the University of Texas in Austin in 2006 despite offers from multiple popular programs. After one year of college basketball, KD declared for the NBA draft in 2007. According to reports, he later earned a bachelor's in education with a minor in social work.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Kevin Durant's family and personal life</strong></h2>
Kevin Durant's parents are Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt. He has three siblings, Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne. Durant's father abandoned the family when he was an infant and his parents eventually divorced later. The two-time Finals MVP's grandmother helped Wanda in raising him. When KD was 13, Pratt re-entered his life and traveled with him around the country for basketball tournaments.

Durant was once engaged to WNBA star Monica Wright. They started dating in 2013 and were engaged a few months later. However, the engagement was called off, and they reportedly broke up in 2014. He once talked aboutÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-kevin-durant-once-revealed-why-he-broke-up-with-his-fiancee-i-love-this-girl-but-i-didnt-love-her-the-right-way/" target="_self" rel="noopener">the reason behind the failed relationship</a>.

After this, it was rumored KD dated Cassandra Anderson who is a real estate broker. She was spotted attending his games from the spouses' area during his time with the Warriors. There were multiple social media posts of the two together as well. However, the posts were later deleted. It is unclear whether Durant and Cassandra broke up or whether they are trying to keep it private.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's Net Worth in 2024</b></h2>
Kevin Durant has an estimated net worth of around $300 million, according to various reports. Durant currently plays for the Phoenix Suns, after a blockbuster trade from the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/brooklyn-nets/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> in February 2023. He<span style="font-weight: 400">Â is set to earn</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> $46,407,433 during the 2023-24 </span><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> season. The two-time NBA champion also earns tens of millions from endorsements thanks to his popularity and success on the hardwood. Furthermore, KD is also an entrepreneur who invests his well-earned money which has helped him build a business empire. In terms of being the highest-paid athlete in the world, Kevin Durant rounds out the 2023 top ten with $89.1 million.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's career timeline</b></h2>
Kevin Durant was one of the best college basketball stars in the country while playing for the University of Texas. He led the Longhorns to a 25-10 record and clinch 4th seed in the NCAA Tournament. Despite a great game from Durant, the team was eliminated in the second round. For his impressive performances, KD won the National Player of the Year award along with other prestigious accolades. After one year with Texas, he declared for the NBA draft in 2007.

Even though there were some reservations about his lanky build, Durant was expected to be a lottery pick. The Seattle SuperSonics selected KD as the 2nd pick of the draft. However, many still thought that the 6'10" youngster would struggle to play against the well-built stars in the NBA. But that was far from the reality. Durant hit the ground running and won the Rookie of the Year award averaging 20 points per game.
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After his rookie year, the franchise moved to Oklahoma, rebranding as theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Oklahoma City Thunder</a>. The Slim Reaper continued his ascension and dominated his opponents. The Thunder were one of the best young teams with KD, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden in the lineup. Durant led the team to the 2012 NBA Finals but lost the title to LeBron James' Miami Heat.

KD was arguably in his prime during the 2013-14 season and won the NBA MVP award averaging 32 points. However, team success was still hard to come by as the Thunder were knocked out in the Conference Finals. After two more disappointing seasons in Oklahoma, Durant joined theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/golden-state-warriors/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a>. He received major criticism for joining the team that beat the Thunder in the Conference Finals the previous year and also for forming a super team.

Durant instantly helped the Warriors with his skill set and experience. The Dubs won two straight titles and KD won the Finals MVP award on both occasions. The Warriors' hunt for a third straight ring in 2019 came up short in the Finals against the Toronto Raptors as KD struggled with injury throughout the playoffs. After some internal issues within the team, Durant left the Warriors and joined the Brooklyn Nets.
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This move was again criticized heavily as Kyrie Irving also joined the Nets the same year. However, because of COVID protocol, Irving missed a lot of games. Then in 2021, Durant's former teammate James Harden also joined the team. But the trio barely played together due to various reasons and Harden left after one year. In the 2022-23 season, the Nets started the season poorly but then went on a great run and looked unstoppable. But things changed after Irving requested a trade and moved to the Dallas Mavericks. Durant later joined theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/phoenix-suns/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Phoenix Suns</a> in a blockbuster move to play alongside Devin Booker and Chris Paul.

In 2023, <span style="font-weight: 400">Durant announced that he would return to wearing the No. 35 jersey, which he had worn throughout his college and professional career before joining the Nets. The same year, h</span><span style="font-weight: 400">e also finished the regular season shooting over 55% from the field, over 40% from three-point range, and over 90% from the free-throw line, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve those shooting splits in a season. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Durant also passed Hakeem Olajuwon in October for 12th on the all-time career scoring list and became the 12th player all-time to reach 27,000 career points.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's NBA career stats</b></h2>
<b>Regular season stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 1020</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 27.3</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 7.0</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 4.4</span>

<b>Playoffs stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 166</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 29.4</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 7.8</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 4.2</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's endorsements</b></h2>
Some of the biggest endorsements and partnerships of Kevin Durant are as follows:

Alaska Air Group

Google

BBVA

Sparkling ICE

NBA 2K

American Family Insurance

Panini

Skullcandy

Gatorade

Sonic Drive-In

Sprint

Nike
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's investments</b></h2>
Kevin Durant can be hauled as a successful investor. The 13-time NBA All-Star has reportedly made over 80 investments through his firm <em>Thirty Five Ventures</em> which operates as a venture capital firm. Some of the most important investments of KD include Postmates, Yoshi, Rubrik, Whoop, Robinhood, Pieology, etc. KD reportedly earned around $15 million after Uber acquired Postmates. Furthermore, KD has a minority stake in MLS' Philadelphia Union and the NWSL's NJ/NY Gotham FC.

In October 2022, Durant joined fellow professional athletes LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees as an investor in a professional pickleball team with his business partner, Rich Kleiman, via their <em>Thirty Five Ventures</em> firm. Under it, in March 2023, KD launched a flagship project <em>"The Boardroom"</em> that covers all these ventures and also provides news coverage.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA champion (2017, 2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA Finals MVP (2017, 2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Most Valuable Player (2014)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">13Ã— NBA All-Star (2010â€“2019, 2021â€“2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA All-Star Game MVP (2012, 2019)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">6Ã— All-NBA First Team (2010â€“2014, 2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Rookie of the Year (2008)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— NBA scoring champion (2010â€“2012, 2014)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— 50â€“40â€“90 club (2013, 2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA 75th Anniversary Team</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Consensus national college player of the year (2007)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Consensus first-team All-American (2007)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Big 12 Player of the Year (2007)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">No. 35 retired by Texas Longhorns</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA World Championship MVP (2010)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">3Ã— USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2010, 2016, 2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2006)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">First-team Parade All-American (2006)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Second-team Parade All-American (2005)</span>

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's contract details</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2021, Kevin Durant signed a four-year $194.22 million contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets with an annual average salary of over $48 million. After earning over $42 million last year, KD is all set to earn over $46.4 million over the next season, having moved to the Phoenix Suns.Â </span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's shoe deals</b></h2>
Kevin Durant and Nike have signed a lifetime contract, making him the third NBA player to sign such a deal. Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the other two. <span style="font-weight: 400">This partnership</span> includes footwear, apparel, and a philanthropic collaboration that focuses on grassroots basketball. <span style="font-weight: 400">His deal with Nike also includes a $50 million retirement package. KD's relationship with Nike dates back to 2007, during which they released 15 different shoes. The 13-time All-Star has also teased a 16th pair.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's charity and foundation</b></h2>
Kevin Durant is a philanthropist. He founded the <em>Kevin Durant Charity Foundation</em>Â in 2013. The foundation aims to help youth from low-income backgrounds across the country and internationally as well. He is also a major contributor to different charities likeÂ <em>Tulsa Dream Center</em>,Â <em>Boys and Girls Club</em>,Â <em>American Red Cross</em>,Â <em>GiveDirectly</em>,Â <em>Positive Tommorw</em>, and theÂ <em>Kevin Durant Basketball Facility for Men</em>. He reportedly donated $1 million to the Red Cross for its tornado relief fund and $3 million to the University of Texas to help its basketball program.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's car collection</b></h2>
Kevin Durant rides in style and has an impressive car collection worth over $4 million. Notably, one car alone is worth more than half of his entire collection: theÂ 1966 Ford GT40 which is worth an estimated $2.5 million. It is one of only 105 models ever made. Also,Â Durant has beenÂ spotted multiple times driving a Ferrari California, which was priced at $200,000.Â He also owns a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, Rolls-Royce Phantom, etc.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's h</b><b>ouse</b></h2>
Kevin Durant not only drives in style; he lives in style as well. Durant either bought or rented mansions whenever he moved to a different team. In 2021, KD reportedly purchased a mansion worth $15.6 million located in Hidden Hills, California. The property is 10,000 square feet and sits on 1.8 acres of land with all the amenities one can expect in a luxury mansion.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Kevin Durant's social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/easymoneysniper/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@easymoneysniper</a></td>
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<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/kdtrey5?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@KDTrey5</a></td>
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<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/KevinDurant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@KevinDurant</a></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Kevin Wayne Durant</td>
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<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Kevin Durant</td>
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<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>September 29, 1988</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Washington, D.C.</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6' 10" (2.08 m)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>104 kg</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt</td>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African American</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$200 Million</td>
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<td>Salary</td>
<td>$42 Million</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>N/A</td>
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<td>Children</td>
<td>None</td>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Phoenix Suns</td>
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<td>Rings</td>
<td>2</td>
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Kevin Durant

Who is Kevin Durant? Since entering the league as the 2nd overall pick in 2007, Kevin Durant has established himself as one of the most prolific scorers of the game. Standing at 6&#8217;10 with guard skills, his ability to get his shot off against any defender changed the dynamics and the prerequisites of the power forward position. He has won an MVP award, 4 scoring titles, with multiple deep playoff runs, and 2 Finals MVPs while winning back-to-back championships with the Warriors. Injuries, however, have plagued the past few seasons since his Achilles tear in 2019. Dec 15, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) makes the pass against the New York Knicks in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports When healthy, Durant performs at an elite level: a facet of the player that was brought to light in his 2022 playoff run, when he carried the Nets without co-stars Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. Though questions linger about his health, his offensive performances have, nevertheless, secured his legacy. Kevin Durant&#8217;s early life Kevin Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington D.C. The forward spent most of his early life in Prince George&#8217;s County, Maryland. From a young age, Durant was a very talented basketball star. After graduating from Montrose Christian School, he committed to the University of Texas in Austin in 2006 despite offers from multiple popular programs. After one year of college basketball, KD declared for the NBA draft in 2007. According to reports, he later earned a bachelor&#8217;s in education with a minor in social work. Kevin Durant&#8217;s family and personal life Kevin Durant&#8217;s parents are Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt. He has three siblings, Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne. Durant&#8217;s father abandoned the family when he was an infant and his parents eventually divorced later. The two-time Finals MVP&#8217;s grandmother helped Wanda in raising him. When KD was 13, Pratt re-entered his life and traveled with him around the country for basketball tournaments. Durant was once engaged to WNBA star Monica Wright. They started dating in 2013 and were engaged a few months later. However, the engagement was called off, and they reportedly broke up in 2014. He once talked aboutÂ the reason behind the failed relationship. After this, it was rumored KD dated Cassandra Anderson who is a real estate broker. She was spotted attending his games from the spouses&#8217; area during his time with the Warriors. There were multiple social media posts of the two together as well. However, the posts were later deleted. It is unclear whether Durant and Cassandra broke up or whether they are trying to keep it private. Kevin Durant&#8217;s Net Worth in 2024 Kevin Durant has an estimated net worth of around $300 million, according to various reports. Durant currently plays for the Phoenix Suns, after a blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets in February 2023. HeÂ is set to earn $46,407,433 during the 2023-24 NBA season. The two-time NBA champion also earns tens of millions from endorsements thanks to his popularity and success on the hardwood. Furthermore, KD is also an entrepreneur who invests his well-earned money which has helped him build a business empire. In terms of being the highest-paid athlete in the world, Kevin Durant rounds out the 2023 top ten with $89.1 million. Kevin Durant&#8217;s career timeline Kevin Durant was one of the best college basketball stars in the country while playing for the University of Texas. He led the Longhorns to a 25-10 record and clinch 4th seed in the NCAA Tournament. Despite a great game from Durant, the team was eliminated in the second round. For his impressive performances, KD won the National Player of the Year award along with other prestigious accolades. After one year with Texas, he declared for the NBA draft in 2007. Even though there were some reservations about his lanky build, Durant was expected to be a lottery pick. The Seattle SuperSonics selected KD as the 2nd pick of the draft. However, many still thought that the 6&#8217;10&#8221; youngster would struggle to play against the well-built stars in the NBA. But that was far from the reality. Durant hit the ground running and won the Rookie of the Year award averaging 20 points per game.  via Getty After his rookie year, the franchise moved to Oklahoma, rebranding as theÂ Oklahoma City Thunder. The Slim Reaper continued his ascension and dominated his opponents. The Thunder were one of the best young teams with KD, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden in the lineup. Durant led the team to the 2012 NBA Finals but lost the title to LeBron James&#8217; Miami Heat. KD was arguably in his prime during the 2013-14 season and won the NBA MVP award averaging 32 points. However, team success was still hard to come by as the Thunder were knocked out in the Conference Finals. After two more disappointing seasons in Oklahoma, Durant joined theÂ Golden State Warriors. He received major criticism for joining the team that beat the Thunder in the Conference Finals the previous year and also for forming a super team. Durant instantly helped the Warriors with his skill set and experience. The Dubs won two straight titles and KD won the Finals MVP award on both occasions. The Warriors&#8217; hunt for a third straight ring in 2019 came up short in the Finals against the Toronto Raptors as KD struggled with injury throughout the playoffs. After some internal issues within the team, Durant left the Warriors and joined the Brooklyn Nets.  via Getty This move was again criticized heavily as Kyrie Irving also joined the Nets the same year. However, because of COVID protocol, Irving missed a lot of games. Then in 2021, Durant&#8217;s former teammate James Harden also joined the team. But the trio barely played together due to various reasons and Harden left after one year. In the 2022-23 season, the Nets started the season poorly but then went on a great run and looked unstoppable. But things changed after Irving requested a trade and moved to the Dallas Mavericks. Durant later joined theÂ Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster move to play alongside Devin Booker and Chris Paul. In 2023, Durant announced that he would return to wearing the No. 35 jersey, which he had worn throughout his college and professional career before joining the Nets. The same year, he also finished the regular season shooting over 55% from the field, over 40% from three-point range, and over 90% from the free-throw line, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve those shooting splits in a season. Durant also passed Hakeem Olajuwon in October for 12th on the all-time career scoring list and became the 12th player all-time to reach 27,000 career points. Kevin Durant&#8217;s NBA career stats Regular season stats: Games played &#8211; 1020 Points per game &#8211; 27.3 Rebounds per game &#8211; 7.0 Assists per game &#8211; 4.4 Playoffs stats: Games played &#8211; 166 Points per game &#8211; 29.4 Rebounds per game &#8211; 7.8 Assists per game &#8211; 4.2 Kevin Durant&#8217;s endorsements Some of the biggest endorsements and partnerships of Kevin Durant are as follows: Alaska Air Group Google BBVA Sparkling ICE NBA 2K American Family Insurance Panini Skullcandy Gatorade Sonic Drive-In Sprint Nike Kevin Durant&#8217;s investments Kevin Durant can be hauled as a successful investor. The 13-time NBA All-Star has reportedly made over 80 investments through his firm Thirty Five Ventures which operates as a venture capital firm. Some of the most important investments of KD include Postmates, Yoshi, Rubrik, Whoop, Robinhood, Pieology, etc. KD reportedly earned around $15 million after Uber acquired Postmates. Furthermore, KD has a minority stake in MLS&#8217; Philadelphia Union and the NWSL&#8217;s NJ/NY Gotham FC. In October 2022, Durant joined fellow professional athletes LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees as an investor in a professional pickleball team with his business partner, Rich Kleiman, via their Thirty Five Ventures firm. Under it, in March 2023, KD launched a flagship project &#8220;The Boardroom&#8221; that covers all these ventures and also provides news coverage. Kevin Durant&#8217;s major achievements and awards 2Ã— NBA champion (2017, 2018) 2Ã— NBA Finals MVP (2017, 2018) NBA Most Valuable Player (2014) 13Ã— NBA All-Star (2010â€“2019, 2021â€“2023) 2Ã— NBA All-Star Game MVP (2012, 2019) 6Ã— All-NBA First Team (2010â€“2014, 2018) 4Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022) NBA Rookie of the Year (2008) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008) 4Ã— NBA scoring champion (2010â€“2012, 2014) 2Ã— 50â€“40â€“90 club (2013, 2023) NBA 75th Anniversary Team Consensus national college player of the year (2007) Consensus first-team All-American (2007) Big 12 Player of the Year (2007) No. 35 retired by Texas Longhorns FIBA World Championship MVP (2010) 3Ã— USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2010, 2016, 2021) McDonald&#8217;s All-American Game MVP (2006) First-team Parade All-American (2006) Second-team Parade All-American (2005) &nbsp; &nbsp; Kevin Durant&#8217;s contract details In 2021, Kevin Durant signed a four-year $194.22 million contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets with an annual average salary of over $48 million. After earning over $42 million last year, KD is all set to earn over $46.4 million over the next season, having moved to the Phoenix Suns.Â  Kevin Durant&#8217;s shoe deals Kevin Durant and Nike have signed a lifetime contract, making him the third NBA player to sign such a deal. Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the other two. This partnership includes footwear, apparel, and a philanthropic collaboration that focuses on grassroots basketball. His deal with Nike also includes a $50 million retirement package. KD&#8217;s relationship with Nike dates back to 2007, during which they released 15 different shoes. The 13-time All-Star has also teased a 16th pair. Kevin Durant&#8217;s charity and foundation Kevin Durant is a philanthropist. He founded the Kevin Durant Charity FoundationÂ in 2013. The foundation aims to help youth from low-income backgrounds across the country and internationally as well. He is also a major contributor to different charities likeÂ Tulsa Dream Center,Â Boys and Girls Club,Â American Red Cross,Â GiveDirectly,Â Positive Tommorw, and theÂ Kevin Durant Basketball Facility for Men. He reportedly donated $1 million to the Red Cross for its tornado relief fund and $3 million to the University of Texas to help its basketball program. Kevin Durant&#8217;s car collection Kevin Durant rides in style and has an impressive car collection worth over $4 million. Notably, one car alone is worth more than half of his entire collection: theÂ 1966 Ford GT40 which is worth an estimated $2.5 million. It is one of only 105 models ever made. Also,Â Durant has beenÂ spotted multiple times driving a Ferrari California, which was priced at $200,000.Â He also owns a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, Rolls-Royce Phantom, etc. Kevin Durant&#8217;s house Kevin Durant not only drives in style; he lives in style as well. Durant either bought or rented mansions whenever he moved to a different team. In 2021, KD reportedly purchased a mansion worth $15.6 million located in Hidden Hills, California. The property is 10,000 square feet and sits on 1.8 acres of land with all the amenities one can expect in a luxury mansion. Kevin Durant&#8217;s social media accounts  Instagram @easymoneysniper  Twitter @KDTrey5  Facebook @KevinDurant  &nbsp;  Full Name Kevin Wayne Durant  Popular Name Kevin Durant  Birth Date September 29, 1988  Birth Place Washington, D.C.  Height 6&#8242; 10&#8243; (2.08 m)  Weight 104 kg  Parents Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt  Siblings Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne  Nationality American  Ethnicity African American  Net Worth $200 Million  Salary $42 Million  Relationship/Marital Status N/A  Children None  Profession Basketball player  Team Phoenix Suns  Rings 2

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