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<h2 style="text-align: center">Boston Celtics 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The Boston Celtics are the most decorated team in the NBA. They are owned by Wyc Grousbeck, under his group 'Boston Basketball Partners'. Grousbeck is also the governor of the Celtics, while Rich Gotham serves as the president of the franchise.?

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The Boston Celtics were founded in 1946 as one of the association?s initial eight teams. They are statistically the most successful team in the league?s history. The Celtics have won the most NBA championships (17) and the <a href="https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/which-team-with-most-wins-in-nba-history" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">most number of games</a> in NBA history to date. Moreover, they are a part of the NBA?s Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

The TD Garden is the current home arena of the Celtics. The team moved here in 1995 from the iconic Boston Garden, which has now been demolished. Their modern logo has their mascot ?<a href="https://twitter.com/celticslucky18?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lucky the Leprechaun</a>? spinning a basketball on one hand and holding a cane in the other.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">History</h2>
A large part of the Celtics? success came in the 1960s, when they were led by the fearless Bill Russell. Standing at a towering height, just shy of seven feet, Russell is regarded as one of the greatest centers to have graced the league. The Hall of Famer won eleven titles with the Celtics, marking him as their most important player in history.?

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Bill Russell was meticulously scouted and picked by legendary Celtics coach Red Auerbach, in 1956. Russell?s trade on draft day is one of the most significant moments in the league?s glorious history. Following Russell?s retirement, the Celtics shortly found a new player to fill in his mighty shoes.?

Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-boston-celtics-that-was-a-dream-come-true-for-me-jayson-tatum-recalls-his-workout-with-kobe-bryant/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">?That Was a Dream Come True for Me?: Jayson Tatum Recalls His Workout With Kobe Bryant</a>

The Celtics saw tremendous success in the Larry Bird era, winning three titles to broaden their legacy. Bird guided Boston to four straight Finals and won the league MVP award for three straight years from 1984 to 1986. After his retirement, the franchise experienced a slump where they failed to qualify for the playoffs for six straight years.?

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Boston last won the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> championship in the 2007/08 season. They boasted a super-team in the league with the likes of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. Now, the team is thriving under young stars like <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jayson-tatum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jayson Tatum</a> and Jaylen Brown, who are proving to be promising young talents, to uplift the franchise.?

Read More: <a title="What Made Jayson Tatum Choose The Boston Celtics When He Was Fixed On Joining A Different NBA Team" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-what-made-jayson-tatum-choose-the-boston-celtics-when-he-was-fixed-on-joining-a-different-nba-team-phoenix-suns/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">What Made Jayson Tatum Choose The Boston Celtics When He Was Fixed On Joining A Different NBA Team</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Boston Celtics 2021-22 starting lineup</h2>
Marcus Smart (G)
Jaylen Brown (G)
Jayson Tatum (F)
Daniel Theis (F)
Tristan Thompson (C)

<h2 style="text-align: center">Team?s sponsors</h2>
The main sponsor of the team is General Electric Company (GE), who also gets to place their logo on the team?s uniforms. The Celtics have always stuck with the traditional green and white colors as their primary and secondary jersey options every season.?

Besides GE, there are several corporates who have a tie-up with the Celtics franchise. From Converse to Gatorade and Tissot, a diverse group of companies has <a href="https://www.nba.com/celtics/team/partners/current" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">struck a partnership</a> with the Boston Celtics.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Achievements and History</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Founded?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1946</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Eastern</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Atlantic</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">President</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Rich Gotham?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">General Manager</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Danny Ainge</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Head Coach?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Brad Stevens?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Arena?</td>
<td style="text-align: center">TD Garden</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Championships (17)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference Titles (9)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1974,?1976,?1981,?1984,?1985,?1986,?1987,?2008,?2010)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division Titles (31)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1957,?1958,?1959,?1960,?1961,?1962,?1963,?1964,?1965,?1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Website</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.nba.com/celtics/">https://www.nba.com/celtics/</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Boston Celtics 2021-22 roster</h2>
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<td>Pos</td>
<td>Ht</td>
<td>Wt</td>
<td>Birth Date</td>
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<td>0</td>
<td>Jayson Tatum</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>March 3, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Jaylen Brown</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>223</td>
<td>October 24, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Payton Pritchard</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>January 28, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>71</td>
<td>Dennis Schroder</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>172</td>
<td>September 15, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>36</td>
<td>Marcus Smart</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>March 6, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>42</td>
<td>Al Horford</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>June 3, 1986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Enes Freedom</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>May 20, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>28</td>
<td>Bruno Fernando</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>August 15, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>44</td>
<td>Robert Williams</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>237</td>
<td>October 17, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Grant Williams</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>236</td>
<td>November 30, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30</td>
<td>Sam Hauser</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>December 8, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>97</td>
<td>Brodric Thomas</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>January 28, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Bol Bol</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>7-2</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>November 16, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>26</td>
<td>Aaron Nesmith</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>October 16, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>PJ Dozier</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>October 25, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Josh Richardson</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>September 15, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Romeo Langford</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>216</td>
<td>October 25, 1999</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Boston Celtics are the most decorated team in the NBA. They are owned by Wyc Grousbeck, under his group &#8216;Boston Basketball Partners&#8217;. Grousbeck is also the governor of the Celtics, while Rich Gotham serves as the president of the franchise.? The Boston Celtics were founded in 1946 as one of the association?s initial eight teams. They are statistically the most successful team in the league?s history. The Celtics have won the most NBA championships (17) and the most number of games in NBA history to date. Moreover, they are a part of the NBA?s Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The TD Garden is the current home arena of the Celtics. The team moved here in 1995 from the iconic Boston Garden, which has now been demolished. Their modern logo has their mascot ?Lucky the Leprechaun? spinning a basketball on one hand and holding a cane in the other.? History A large part of the Celtics? success came in the 1960s, when they were led by the fearless Bill Russell. Standing at a towering height, just shy of seven feet, Russell is regarded as one of the greatest centers to have graced the league. The Hall of Famer won eleven titles with the Celtics, marking him as their most important player in history.? Bill Russell was meticulously scouted and picked by legendary Celtics coach Red Auerbach, in 1956. Russell?s trade on draft day is one of the most significant moments in the league?s glorious history. Following Russell?s retirement, the Celtics shortly found a new player to fill in his mighty shoes.? Read More: ?That Was a Dream Come True for Me?: Jayson Tatum Recalls His Workout With Kobe Bryant The Celtics saw tremendous success in the Larry Bird era, winning three titles to broaden their legacy. Bird guided Boston to four straight Finals and won the league MVP award for three straight years from 1984 to 1986. After his retirement, the franchise experienced a slump where they failed to qualify for the playoffs for six straight years.? Boston last won the NBA championship in the 2007/08 season. They boasted a super-team in the league with the likes of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. Now, the team is thriving under young stars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who are proving to be promising young talents, to uplift the franchise.? Read More: What Made Jayson Tatum Choose The Boston Celtics When He Was Fixed On Joining A Different NBA Team Boston Celtics 2021-22 starting lineup Marcus Smart (G) Jaylen Brown (G) Jayson Tatum (F) Daniel Theis (F) Tristan Thompson (C) Team?s sponsors The main sponsor of the team is General Electric Company (GE), who also gets to place their logo on the team?s uniforms. The Celtics have always stuck with the traditional green and white colors as their primary and secondary jersey options every season.? Besides GE, there are several corporates who have a tie-up with the Celtics franchise. From Converse to Gatorade and Tissot, a diverse group of companies has struck a partnership with the Boston Celtics.? Achievements and History  Founded? 1946  Conference Eastern  Division? Atlantic  President Rich Gotham?  General Manager Danny Ainge  Head Coach? Brad Stevens?  Arena? TD Garden  Championships (17) (1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1984, 1986, 2008)  Conference Titles (9) (1974,?1976,?1981,?1984,?1985,?1986,?1987,?2008,?2010)  Division Titles (31) (1957,?1958,?1959,?1960,?1961,?1962,?1963,?1964,?1965,?1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017)  Website https://www.nba.com/celtics/  Boston Celtics 2021-22 roster  No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date  0 Jayson Tatum SF 6-8 210 March 3, 1998  7 Jaylen Brown SG 6-6 223 October 24, 1996  11 Payton Pritchard SG 6-1 195 January 28, 1998  71 Dennis Schroder SG 6-3 172 September 15, 1993  36 Marcus Smart PG 6-3 220 March 6, 1994  42 Al Horford C 6-9 240 June 3, 1986  13 Enes Freedom C 6-10 250 May 20, 1992  28 Bruno Fernando C 6-9 240 August 15, 1998  44 Robert Williams C 6-8 237 October 17, 1997  12 Grant Williams PF 6-6 236 November 30, 1998  30 Sam Hauser SF 6-8 215 December 8, 1997  97 Brodric Thomas SG 6-5 185 January 28, 1997  Bol Bol PF 7-2 220 November 16, 1999  26 Aaron Nesmith SF 6-5 215 October 16, 1999  PJ Dozier SG 6-6 205 October 25, 1996  8 Josh Richardson SG 6-5 200 September 15, 1993  9 Romeo Langford SG 6-4 216 October 25, 1999

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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">Kevin Durant's early life</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">Kevin Durant's family and personal life</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 about <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">Kevin Durant's Net Worth in 2024</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 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.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Durant's career timeline</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 the <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 the <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 the <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, 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.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Durant's NBA career stats</h2>
Regular season stats:

Games played - 1020

Points per game - 27.3

Rebounds per game - 7.0

Assists per game - 4.4

Playoffs stats:

Games played - 166

Points per game - 29.4

Rebounds per game - 7.8

Assists per game - 4.2
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Durant's endorsements</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">Kevin Durant's investments</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 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' 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 Thirty Five Ventures firm. Under it, in March 2023, KD launched a flagship project "The Boardroom" that covers all these ventures and also provides news coverage.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Durant's major achievements and awards</h2>
2× NBA champion (2017, 2018)

2× NBA Finals MVP (2017, 2018)

NBA Most Valuable Player (2014)

13× NBA All-Star (2010–2019, 2021–2023)

2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2012, 2019)

6× All-NBA First Team (2010–2014, 2018)

4× All-NBA Second Team (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022)

NBA Rookie of the Year (2008)

NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008)

4× NBA scoring champion (2010–2012, 2014)

2× 50–40–90 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)

3× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2010, 2016, 2021)

McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2006)

First-team Parade All-American (2006)

Second-team Parade All-American (2005)

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Durant's contract details</h2>
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. 
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Durant's shoe deals</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. 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'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.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Durant's charity and foundation</h2>
Kevin Durant is a philanthropist. He founded the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation 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 like Tulsa Dream Center, Boys and Girls Club, American Red Cross, GiveDirectly, Positive Tommorw, and the 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.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Durant's car collection</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: the 1966 Ford GT40 which is worth an estimated $2.5 million. It is one of only 105 models ever made. Also, Durant has been spotted multiple times driving a Ferrari California, which was priced at $200,000. He also owns a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, Rolls-Royce Phantom, etc.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Kevin Durant's house</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">Kevin Durant's social media accounts</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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