Kevin Durant: Basketball Player

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I am doing my successful person report over Kevin Durant, because, he has played a dominant role in carrying the Thunder Basketball team and represents Oklahoma City in a great way. Kevin Durant has been a huge impact on the court and in the public as he soars for the dunk from the free-throw line to amaze the crowd, he also volunteers at various organizations and remains humble despite his numerous accolades such as, three time NBA scoring champion, rookie of the year, and helped Team USA win the gold medal at the Olympics.
Kevin Durant was born in September, 29 1988 in Suitland, Maryland. He had two brothers and one sister, he was always active and around sports. His brother Anthony was also a basketball player, who helped Kevin, improve as a player in many aspects. Even though he was teased for being the tallest kid in class, he always played his hardest on the basketball court to prove to his peers that he is just as good as them. Barbara, his grandmother, helped him by encouraging him and influencing him to have faith in god. His grandmother always told him that his height was...

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