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Thompson II, Marcus. KD: Kevin Durant's Pursuit to Be The Greatest: Atria Books, 2019

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“I was an awkward, weird little kid who just loved to play basketball.” - Kevin Durant describes his love for basketball from a young age.

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“I’d never seen anything like it. From that moment on, I was hooked.” - Durant describes seeing Allen Iverson play for the first time and how it inspired him.

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Allen Iverson NASTY Full Highlights vs Cavaliers 2001.01.06 - 54 Points, CRAZY Shooting! HD

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“I was just a kid, but I saw something in me that I knew was different.” - Durant talks about his inner drive to be the best.

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“I remember walking out onto the court for the first time and feeling like I belonged.” - Durant discusses his first experiences playing at a high level.

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“It wasn’t enough for me to be good, I had to be great.” - Durant explains his relentless pursuit of excellence.

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“It was such an incredible feeling to be chosen to play for Team USA.” - Durant talks about being selected to play for the United States Olympic basketball team.

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“I was disappointed with the loss, but it just made me want to work even harder.” - Durant discusses his mentality after a tough loss in the NBA Finals.

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“I always knew I wanted to give back to my community and help those in need.” - Durant talks about the importance of giving back.

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“It was a huge honor to win the MVP award, but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates.” - Durant reflects on winning the NBA MVP award.

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“We may not have won the championship, but I was proud of the effort we put forth.” - Durant discusses coming up short in the NBA Finals.

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“I realized the importance of taking care of my body in order to perform at the highest level.” - Durant talks about his commitment to fitness and health.

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“I knew I wanted to leave a legacy in the game of basketball.” - Durant discusses his long-term goals.

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“It was a surreal feeling to win my first NBA championship.” - Durant reflects on winning his first NBA title with the Golden State Warriors.

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Kevin Durant 2017 NBA Finals MVP ● FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP! ● vs Cavaliers ● 35.2 PPG! ● 1080P 60 FPS

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“There were times when I felt like giving up, but I knew I had to keep pushing forward.” - Durant talks about overcoming obstacles.

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“I learned the value of hard work and dedication from my mother.” - Durant discusses his upbringing and the influence his mother had on him.

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Kevin Durant Talks About His Mom During MVP Speech (中文字幕by小玉兒譯事)

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“I’m always looking for ways to improve and get better.” - Durant talks about his never-ending pursuit of greatness.

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“Winning the NBA Finals MVP was a dream come true.” - Durant reflects on winning the NBA Finals MVP award.

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Kevin Durant CLUTCH Full Series Highlights vs Cavaliers 2018 NBA Finals - 2x Finals MVP!

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“I want to inspire the next generation of basketball players.” - Durant talks about his desire to be a role model.

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“I’m grateful for all the support from my fans and teammates.” - Durant expresses gratitude for those who have supported him throughout his career.

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“I’m excited to see what the future holds.” - Durant concludes the book with optimism for what’s to come.