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Cavaliers vs. Warriors - Game Summary - June 12, 2017 - ESPN

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Get a summary of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors basketball game

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Sonics get ball rolling on Oklahoma City relocation

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A year after formally taking ownership of the Seattle SuperSonics and WNBA Storm, and with no plans for a new arena here, owner Clay Bennett said Friday he will file with the NBA to relocate the teams to Oklahoma City.

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https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2034235-kevin-durant-wins-2013-14-nba-mvp-award

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It's official: Kevin Durant is the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the 2013-14 season.

The NBA announced the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar forward had captured the league's top individual honor for the first time in his career:

Matt Moore of CBS provided a photo of Durant receiving the award:

Sam Amick of USA Today shares Durant's comments on his family:

Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders describes a tearful moment in the presser, as Durant addressed his mom:

Jeff Caplan of NBA.com passes along Durant's reflections on his initial basketball goals:

SportsCenter Tweeted Durant's thanks to his supporting cast:

Royce Young of CBS Sports provides Durant's take on having Kendrick Perkins and Russell Westbrook as teammates:

Durant finished the regular season as the NBA's leading scorer at 32 points per game while also averaging 7.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.3 steals and nearly a block. He shot better than 50 percent from the field and 39 percent from beyond the arc. During the season, Durant enjoyed a 41-game stretch in which he scored at least 25 points, the third-longest streak in NBA history-behind Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson.

His tremendous season allows him to take the MVP crown away from Miami Heat counterpart LeBron James, who had won it each of the past two seasons and four of the past five.

James and Durant turned the MVP chase into a two-man race by the All-Star break. They were far and away the best two players in the league this season.

Although James put together another outstanding campaign of his own, Durant was seemingly able to pull ahead down the stretch and hold on to win the award. The fact his team finished five games ahead in the overall standings was probably the tiebreaker for any voters on the fence in the end.

By early April, James saw the award slipping out of his grasp. Michael Wallace of ESPN.com passed along comments from the Heat star, who admitted Durant was the most consistent MVP contender this season and said it would be great to reward him with the trophy:

I think KD has had one heck of a season. And, you know, if he's rewarded with the MVP, it would be great. It would be awesome for him, for his family. He's played MVP-type basketball. I don't really get caught up into what people say. At the end of the day, they have their own votes and they go from there.

Around the same time, Cliff Brunt of The Associated Press provided Durant's explanation as to why he believed it was possible for him to take his game to another level this season. He was a strong MVP contender in recent years, but he finally took the next step to overcome James:

I've seen every type of defense. I've seen every type of defensive player, so nothing is new to me. You can be physical with me, foul me. You can push me out. You can do whatever. I'm still going to play my game.

The result of that confidence to play his style regardless of what the opponent tried to do allowed him to become the best player in the league.

Durant and James finished as the top two players in three key advanced stats calculated by ESPN: player efficiency rating, value added and estimated wins added. Durant edged James in all three categories.

He also claimed the league's scoring title for the fourth time. He did so by nearly five points, which ranked as the third-highest margin since 1970, according to ESPN Stats & Info:

In addition, the Texas product joined elite company in terms of his combination of points, rebounds and assists for the season, as noted by the NBA.com Stats feed:

Looking ahead, Durant is 25 and James is 29, which means they likely have several more MVP battles ahead of them. There are several other high-profile players hoping to join the conversation next season, but don't sleep on Anthony Davis, who's rising up the ranks quickly.

Durant arrived to the NBA as a solid scorer with plenty of raw potential. He's developed into one of the most well-rounded players in the league without losing that natural scoring instinct, and he's been rewarded for that effort with the MVP award.

And there are probably more on the horizon.

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Kevin Durant Wins MVP Award for 2013-14 NBA Season

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Layne Murdoch/Getty Images It's official: Kevin Durant is the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the 2013-14 season.

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https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2016/7/4/12092196/kevin-durant-leaves-oklahoma-city

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It's the saddest day that I've ever experienced in Oklahoma City. Kevin Durant, the cities' longest lasting and most revered sports hero, has abandoned his adopted home. Lured by the temptations of Golden State, Durant has decided to abandon the Thunder's quest for their first crown.

Via the Player's Tribune:

"The primary mandate I had for myself in making this decision was to have it based on the potential for my growth as a player - as that has always steered me in the right direction. But I am also at a point in my life where it is of equal importance to find an opportunity that encourages my evolution as a man: moving out of my comfort zone to a new city and community which offers the greatest potential for my contribution and personal growth. With this in mind, I have decided that I am going to join the Golden State Warriors."

Relevant tweets:

Process w/ Durant and Golden State players has been ongoing for months. They sold him on winning multiple titles together, easing Curry load
- Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) July 4, 2016

Kevin Durant called Thunder GM Sam Presti and told him directly of his decision to join the Warriors, league sources tell @TheVertical.
- Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) July 4, 2016

There's been tremendous pressure within Durant's inner-circle to make dramatic move, to ride endorsement wave of change. Well, he did it.
- Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) July 4, 2016

Draymond's been relentless recruiting Durant this season. Made him feel needed. After 3-1 comeback vs OKC, Green went right back at him.
- Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) July 4, 2016

In meeting, Bob Myers told Durant: Without you, we can another title or two. Without us, you might win too. Together? We'll win a bunch.
- Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) July 4, 2016

OKC brought Presti, Billy Donovan, Clay Bennett and support staff to Sunday meeting in Hamptons. They waited there until Durant decision.
- Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) July 4, 2016

For Nike, this is a coup: It wanted to slow UnderArmour's momentum with Steph Curry and Warriors. Now, KD promises to impact Curry's star.
- Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) July 4, 2016

Golden State is a world-class team with a rich owner and a great coach. KD's presence could bring the franchise to new heights. But we in Oklahoma City know that he's just riding Steph Curry's legacy.

Given what Durant has said about the city and team over the years, it's pretty baffling to me that he would decide to leave now. Especially given how consistently competitive the Thunder have been. Three Western Conference Finals appearances speak for themselves. And KD and Russ are effectively the oldest rotation players, giving OKC plenty of room to grow.

But this is effectively the first time Durant has had a choice with where to take his career since he was 18 years old, and deciding on a college. Since then, Durant has been binded by the NBA's CBA to stay with his current team. But now that Durant has a choice, he decided to strike out on his own.

In some ways, it's fitting. KD has always been a bit of a rebel. Durant's obsession with wearing backpacks at press conferences is one example. Or even KD's constant spats with this vague thing called "the media". I mean, there's not a huge precedent for superstars moving from team to team in the prime of their careers. The last former MVP to move teams before he was 30? Moses Malone, back in 1982. (Technically it's Derrick Rose, but with all due respect he's lost a big step in his game.)

So long KD, it was fun.

By the way, I will be jamming to this song all day.

Fans: Welcome to the Thunder's backcourt show of Oladipo and Russ. This team is going to be like an out-of-control 20 ton freight train.

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It's the saddest day that I've ever experienced in Oklahoma City. Kevin Durant, the cities' longest lasting and most revered sports hero, has abandoned his adopted home. Lured by the temptations of Golden State, Durant has decided to abandon the Thunder's quest for their first crown.

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After leaving Oklahoma City and joining the Warriors Durant was criticized by the media and fans. He knew that was going to happend critics threw stones at him, and fans burned his jersey calling him "cupcake" because he's soft. He turned from loved to a hated athlete. But it was worth it as the Warriors faced against the Cavaliers led by Lebron James. The Warriors were able to beat Lebron and his team and Durant got his first ring.

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Durant fed up with the Thunder always losing decides to leave the team and join the Golden State Warriors. People thought Durant took an easy way to win a ring because the Warriors have previously won a ring with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson two of the best shooters in the league. When Durant joined though they had to trade away forward Harrison Barnes and the Warriors formed a 3 headed snake.

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The Thunder Gets Eliminated By The Warriors 

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The Thunder Gets Eliminated By The Warriors 

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The Thunder and Warriors faced each other off in a 7 game series. The clash of the two teams was a hard fight which the Warriors ultimately won and eliminated the Thunder. After Durant went to a lounge and chatted with Warriors forward Draymond Green. Green told Durant "We need you" "Make it happen". After losing the finals Draymond tries to recruit Durant to the Warriors.

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"You kept us off the street. You put clothes on our backs, food on the table. When you didn't eat,  you made sure we ate. You went to sleep hungry. You sacrificed for us. You the real MVP".

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Durant was named as the MVP of the NBA. With a vote of 119 out of 125 for 1st place. The person he beat, the runner up was Lebron James. He delivered his speech and thanked everyone the team, his family, his fans, and the media.

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Durant Donates 1 Million Dollars After A Tornado

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Durant Donates 1 Million Dollars After A Tornado

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After the Thunder's season was over Durant was complete with his 6th season in the league. In May 2013, a massive, mile-wide tornado destroyed Moore, Oklahoma. The storm destroyed the town and turned the buildings into rubble. Durant after was walking around passing out Gatorade, signing basketballs and shirts, and taking photos with the victims. He showed how good of a person he was in front of everybody. He donated 1 million dollars which Nike matched he became the face of a good athlete.

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"I thought we were playing Michael [expletive} Jordan the way he was getting the whistle," Garnett said after the game".

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The Boston Celtics lead by Kevin Garnett beat the Thunder by 18 points. A couple of months later the Thunder upset the Celtics. Durant scored 37 points and stunned the veteran Garnett.

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"But there was a big difference. The Thunder became more competitive, slashing their average margin of defeat to 8.2 points in those 13 games"

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The coach at the time P.J. Carlesimo wasn't doing a great job at the time while coaching. He would be fired and replaced by the assistant Coach Scott Brooks. P.J put Durant at shooting guard which wasn't his natural position, Brooks however changed that and moved him back to small forward. Oklahoma City Thunder started with a bad record and continued but they were much more competitive because of Brooks(photo above).

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Seattle SuperSonics Move To Oklahoma City

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Seattle SuperSonics Move To Oklahoma City

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The New Orleans Hornets moved to Oklahoma City. However after Hurricane Katrina ripped through New Orleans David Stern the commissioner thought it would be a bad look and made the Hornets relocate back. Seattle was purchased by a businessman named Clay Bennett and moved Seattle to Oklahoma City.

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"And now they missed again. They passed up the best player and chose the best big man. And Oden, whose careers was cut short by injuries, never panned out like they had hoped. Seattle took Durant No.2 overall and got a franchise cornerstone for nine season".

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Durant Gets Drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics

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Durant Gets Drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics

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Greg Oden and Kevin Durant were the top 2 picks in the 2007 NBA draft. Oden was selected first by the Portland Trail Blazers. Durant was selected second by the Seattle SuperSonics.

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" A month later Durant commited to University of Texas, spurning UConn and North Carolina."

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Durant had many offers from different universities. He visited UConn, North Carolina, and Texas. He planned to go to North Carolina and told his mom he wanted to commit to that school. Wanda however told Durant he promised that he would visit Texas. And when he did the coach of the Longhorns said that Durant would be treated like family. A month after he visited Coach Rick Barnes (Longhorn Coach) he decided to commit to the Texas Longhorns.

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"According to the police report, a man walked up behind Craig as he was walking to his car and shot him four times"

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"She wanted to be there because that's where all the memories that we had were. That's where everything started. That's the foundation of me and Kevin. We learned a lot of values in that house so it's very important.

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When Durant was 11 his Aunt Pearl passed away. The rest of the family knew that her breast cancer was destroying her body. Even though she was going to die she wanted to spend her last days in the house.

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Charles Craig was at a bar with friends and his brothers in a strip mall. A fight broke out when a woman started hitting a man and escalated into a huge street fight with a large number of people involved. Craig and his friends never got involved Craig was held back. Though Craig never got involved he stood out with his bright polo. After the fight was done he left and as he was walking to his car a man shot him four times.

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Quinn Cook's father passed away when Cook was at a young age. This put Cook in a dark spot when he became the "man" of the house. At 15 he rebelled and fight against what he knew was right and landed him into the wrong crowd. Durant and Cook were friends from AAU ball and Durant when he heard the news about Cook's father he gave him some encouraging words. With Durant as a brother, Cook was able to stay on the right path and enter the NBA.

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Wayne worked himself into the lives his sons. He came back to be there for his sons and didn't leave them. Wayne's effort had value to Durant after he was deserted by him. Wayne had made many mistakes as a father in Durant's life. But after all of it he still perused and came back to be there for Durant.

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After a year or two Wayne left Durant and his mom again. Durant was hurt because he's by himself now because his dad left him again. Craig stepped up to fill the void Wayne left behind and looked after Durant. He supported and inspired Kevin Durant into the player he is now. Taras Brown his coach also taught him work ethic and discipline. He taught Durant lessons such as accountability, and he also taught Durant teamwork and sacrifice.

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Durant was known as a loving, generous, and kind person he believed that everybody was good. He dealt with a share of trauma and wanted his dad back. Wayne began to pick Durant up from school, take them to go eat, and chill together and play video games. Durant was happy he had his dad back and that he was a good dad.

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Wayne said his sons wanted him around with the eagerness for him to be in their lives he decided to return. However the re connection was very rough he slowly started to watch Kevin's AAU game's. Wayne's reason to return was only because his son was starting to look like a future star on the court.

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"He'd give Kevin and Tony money for snacks. He would pile them into his van and take them to the movies with other kids. He'd even take them to his mom's house for some cooking. Craig always made sure the youth got home safely. Like most youngsters, young Durant didn't fully comprehend the aid he was getting from people like Craig".

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At a young age Durant was sent to a basketball club and was the tallest kid there. He later goes on to play for an AAU team coached by Taras Brown. When Durant goes to the rec center he meets a man named Charles Craig who became his coach and mentor. Craig stepped into Durant's life as a father figure since Durant didn't have one.

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"Three unique kinds of love the unconditional love of a mother, the spoiling of a grandmother, the companionship of an aunt. It's why he had "Wanda' tattooed on his left pec, near his heart, and "Barbara" on his right. Aunt Pearl gets a pair of his signature shoes dedicated to her every year, often with a floral pattern as an ode to the robe she wore around the house"

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Kevin Durant was born and raised in Landover, Maryland. He was raised by his mom, grandmother, and grandaunt. They impacted his life so much he has Wanda and Barbara tattooed on his body, he also has a signature shoe for his aunt.

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"First he had been abandoned by his father before he could understand he had one"

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Kevin Durant's parents were Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt. However, Wayne was absent for most of Kevin's life and he was raised by Wanda in a single-parent household. But Kevin's grandmother also came into the house to take care of him.

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Thompson II, Marcus. KD. Hardcover ed., Marcus Thompson II, 2019.