In his first season with the Warriors he won the title and Finals MVP; the next year he repeated. Two straight Finals MVPs locked in Durant's identity as a championship closer.
In 2017-18, Kevin Durant helped Golden State sweep Cleveland 4-0 for a repeat title, earning Finals MVP for the second straight year with unstoppable clutch play.
Winning Olympic gold in London 2012 and Rio 2016, Durant was Team USA's most reliable perimeter weapon and a model national team player.
From the 2007 No. 2 pick to two Warriors titles and FMVPs, Kevin Durant wrote the 'Reaper' legend with a mid-range jumper, full of controversy and glory.
Winning the scoring title four times from 2010-2014, Durant proved with four straight seasons of 30+ that almost no shot is unmakeable for him.
Leaving the Thunder after nine years for the 73-win Warriors, Durant's decision shook the league and traded two titles for infamy.
In 2011-12, LeBron James led Miami past Kevin Durant’s Thunder 4-1 for his first title and Finals MVP, fully breaking the shadow of the 2011 Finals loss.
No gossip, self-disciplined training, friendly to fans—Durant built the model-player image with low-key professionalism.
In his first season with Golden State, Kevin Durant beat Cleveland 4-1 in 2016-17 for his first title and Finals MVP, avenging the 2016 Finals loss.
In 2025 he passed Jordan to second on the all-time scoring list; Durant wrote the Reaper's durability legend with 30,000+ career points.
After leaving Houston in 2023, Harden moved through the Clippers, 76ers and Suns, teaming with Leonard, George, Embiid and Durant — still chasing that late title.
Averaging 32 points in 2013-14 and leading the Thunder to the West's best record, Durant was finally crowned league MVP, rising from 'scoring machine.'