Kevin Durant's Life And Accomplishments

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Kevin Durant is a very athletic person who is in the NBA. Kevin Durant (also known as KD) was born September 29, 1988, in Suitland, Maryland. Kevin Durant has experienced great difficulties, in his lifetime. However, he has used his trials, in order t remain motivated, Kevin Durant’s career has influenced by his coach, his mom, and his early success in life. Coach Charles Craig (also known as Big Chucky) was a big inspiration in Kevin’s young life. Coach Craig was Kevin Durant’s first coach and he looked up to him. However, Coach Craig was murdered (Charles Craig died of multiple gunshot wounds) Kevin Durant has been wearing his coach’s age on his (KD’s) jersey. Coach Craig died at the age of 35. Kevin Durant quoted,” ‘I just want as many

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