40 Kevin Durant Quotes To Inspire Hard Work & Success

Check out the best Kevin Durant quotes that reflect his relentless hard work, competitive spirit, and unwavering belief in the power of perseverance.

Kevin Durant is a legendary American basketball player known for his scoring ability, versatility, and unmatched work ethic.

Born on September 29, 1988, in Washington, D.C., KD has significantly impacted the NBA since being drafted as the second overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics (now Oklahoma City Thunder) in 2007.

Throughout his illustrious career, Durant has played for several teams including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, and the Phoenix Suns (currently).

With a unique combination of size, speed, and shooting ability, Durant has earned a reputation as one of the best offensive players in NBA history.

Durant has won two NBA championships, two NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards, four Olympic gold medals, and four NBA scoring titles.

Off the court, Durant is known for his philanthropic efforts and dedication to community service. Through his foundation, he has made significant contributions to education, youth programs, and disaster relief efforts.

Durant’s passion for basketball, intense energy, and commitment to excellence have made him a global sports icon. His journey reminds us that achieving greatness is possible with hard work, determination, and resilience.

Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or someone seeking motivation, these famous Kevin Durant quotes will encourage you to embrace challenges, stay focused, and unlock your full potential.

Top 10 Kevin Durant Quotes

1. “I’ve been more content with just who I am.” — Kevin Durant          

   
2. “With everything I do, I just try to be myself.” — Kevin Durant                                  

   

3. “My wildest dreams are when I’m wide awake.” — Kevin Durant
4. “It’s hard to play well, but it’s easy to work hard.” — Kevin Durant

   

5. “Basketball is a platform for me to inspire people.” — Kevin Durant 

   

6. “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” — Kevin Durant    

   

7. “Whoever wants my spot can play me one-on-one for it.” — Kevin Durant  

   

8. “I always want to win because I never want to sit out on the sidelines outside.” — Kevin Durant
9. “So many people doubted me. They motivated me every single day to be who I am.” — Kevin Durant         

   

10. “Chemistry is important. If you like teammates, it’s going to be easier to play with them on the court.” — Kevin Durant

Best Kevin Durant Quotes On Basketball, Success, & Hard Work

1. “My time is now.” — Kevin Durant
2. “I’m always hungry. I want to be the best.” — Kevin Durant
3. “I’ll play all five positions if my team needs me to.” — Kevin Durant
4. “Hard work beats talent and talent beats hard work.” — Kevin Durant
5. “No disrespect to anyone else, but I feel like I’m the best player in the world.” — Kevin Durant
6. “I know that hard work got me here. And the day I stop working hard, this can all go away.” — Kevin Durant
7. “You know, I think more people should watch women’s basketball. It’d do so much for the game.” — Kevin Durant
8. “With a versatile player, there’s no spot on the court you can’t pass him the ball. You can do anything.” — Kevin Durant
9. “I don’t know what I’m going to do tomorrow. I just know for sure I’m going to keep playing basketball.” — Kevin Durant
10. “I feel as though I’ve proved myself these last five years that I can be one of the top players in the league.” — Kevin Durant
11. “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.” — Kevin Durant
12. “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.” — Kevin Durant
13. “I’ve got a long way to go to being the ultimate best but I think my time is now. And I’m starting to enter my prime.” — Kevin Durant
14. “I’ve just got to let my teammates know in practice, without even telling them, that I don’t think I’m ahead of anybody.” — Kevin Durant
15. “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.” — Kevin Durant
16. “I’m a basketball player. That’s what I do and what I love but that’s just not all who I am. I’m talented in a lot of different areas.” — Kevin Durant
17. “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 just got to keep pushing.” — Kevin Durant
18. “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.” — Kevin Durant
19. “I can score the basketball, but I think I can pass pretty well or I can make the correct pass. I’m not the type of guy who’s just going to throw the ball inbounds to a guy who’s wide open. I can make the right pass.” — Kevin Durant
20. “I’m busy working on every aspect of my 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 ball games.” — Kevin Durant

Famous Quotes By Kevin Durant

1. “I’m an old-school type of guy.” — Kevin Durant
2. “It feels good to be a part of history.” — Kevin Durant
3. “I’m not a guy that’s going to brag or feel like I’m better than the group.” — Kevin Durant
4. “I like to sit on things and digest them and then I’ll figure out my next move…” — Kevin Durant
5. “My style has changed and evolved mainly because I’ve grown to have more confidence in myself.” — Kevin Durant
6. “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.” — Kevin Durant
7. “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.” — Kevin Durant
8. “I’m like a chameleon. I adapt to my situation. It’s very slowed down here. I like it that way. I’m a guy that’s very reserved, quiet and shy myself.” — Kevin Durant
9. “We live in a world of what have you done for me lately. We don’t remember the day before sometimes. Think back five, six, years ago what he was doing. It’s unheard of.” — Kevin Durant
10. “People always think women meet us in the hotel lobby, but it’s the opposite. The majority of the time, you go out to eat with your teammates, then rest for the next day’s game. It’s not a vacation – most guys view the road as a business trip.” — Kevin Durant

Conclusion

Whether or not you’re a basketball fan, there is so much you can learn from the wise words of Kevin Durant about life, failure, success, and more.

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