Kevin Durant
A generational scorer whose fluid, unstoppable offensive game redefined what a 7-foot basketball player could be.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American basketball player·Birthday: September 29·Millennials
Biography
Kevin Durant emerged from the Washington D.C. area as a teenage prodigy, his lanky frame belying a guard's skill set that made him a national phenomenon. Drafted second overall in 2007, he immediately announced himself as a scoring force, claiming Rookie of the Year honors. His career, however, has been defined by a relentless pursuit of mastery and championships. After leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals, he made a controversial move to the Golden State Warriors, where he secured two titles and solidified his status as one of the game's most potent weapons. Beyond the trophies, Durant's impact lies in his unique archetype—a player who combines a center's height with the shooting touch and handle of a perimeter star, forcing defenses into impossible choices and expanding the very geometry of the court.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kevin was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kevin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Kevin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won back-to-back NBA championships and Finals MVP awards with the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018.
- Earned the NBA Most Valuable Player award in 2014 while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Became the only male basketball player in history to win four Olympic gold medals (2012, 2016, 2020, 2024).
- Captured four NBA scoring titles, showcasing his consistent dominance as an offensive engine.
Did You Know?
He famously listed "hard work" as his special talent in his official NBA draft profile.
Durant is a co-owner of the Philadelphia Union MLS soccer team.
He has a production company, Thirty Five Ventures, which has produced award-winning films and series.
He is an avid table tennis player and has participated in celebrity tournaments.
“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”
