Name | Kevin Durant |
Height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
Position | Power/small forward |
Age | 35 years |
Team | Phoenix Suns |
Net worth | $300 million |
Salary | $46,407,433 |
Born on September 29, 1988, in Washington D.C, Kevin Durant is an American professional basketball player who plays as a power forward/ small forward for the Phoenix Suns and will be playing in his 17th NBA season. He went to the University of Texas for college basketball before being selected as the second overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics (now the Oklahoma City Thunder) in the 2007 NBA Draft.
He has established himself as one of the most prolific scorers in the league. It becomes difficult to defend against Kevin Durant due to his combination of being a 7-foot-tall player and having a strong jump shot.
KD is well known for his scoring ability, especially from the mid-range zone. He is a 2 time NBA champion, 13 time NBA All-Star, and 2 time NBA finals MVP in 2017 and 2018. Besides his NBA success, KD has also represented the United States in international basketball competitions, winning gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.
Kevin Durant Current Contract
The Phoenix Suns guard signed a four-year $194.2 million contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets in the 2021 offseason that kicked in during the 2022-23 NBA Season. KD and T.J. Warren were traded to the Phoenix Suns while in exchange for first-round picks, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and Jae Crowder who were sent to the Brooklyn Nets.
Kevin Durant is now set to remain with the Phoenix Suns until after the 2025-26 NBA Season, following which he will become a free agent in 2026.
Kevin Durant Salary
Kevin Durant, the 2007 NBA draft pick, current salary for the 2023-2024 NBA season is $46.4 million. This will be the second year of his four-year contract extension.
Seasons | Salary |
2022-2023 | $42.9 million |
2023-2024 | $46.4 million |
2024-2025 | $49.8 million |
2025-2026 | $53.2 million |
Kevin Durant’s NBA Contract History
YEAR | TEAM | SALARY |
2007-08 | Seattle Supersonics | $4,171,200 |
2008-09 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $4,484,040 |
2009-10 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $4,796,880 |
2010-11 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $6,053,663 |
2011-12 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $12,480,948 |
2012-13 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $16,669,629 |
2013-14 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $17,832,627 |
2014-15 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $18,995,624 |
2015-16 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $20,158,622 |
2016-17 | Golden State Warriors | $26,540,100 |
2017-18 | Golden State Warriors | $25,000,000 |
2018-19 | Golden State Warriors | $30,000,000 |
2019-20 | Brooklyn Nets | $37,199,000 |
2020-21 | Brooklyn Nets | $37,721,513 |
2021-22 | Brooklyn Nets | $40,918,900 |
2022-23 | Phoenix Suns | $42,969,845 |
Total Earnings | (16 seasons) | $350,355,713 |
FAQs
Q. How tall is Kevin Durant?
A. Kevin Durant is 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters) tall.
A. Kevin Durant is 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters) tall.
Q. How long is Kevin Durant's current contract?
A. The current contract with the Phoenix Suns will keep him until the 2025-26 season and he doesn’t have a player option in the final year of his deal.
Q. Does Kevin Durant have a lifetime contract with Nike?
A. Yes, the three iconic players, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Kevin Durant have a lifetime deal with Nike.
Q. Does KD have an MVP award?
A. Yes, Kevin Durant was the 2013-14 season Most Valuable Player in the NBA, achieving this feat only when he was in his early 20s.
Q. What is Kevin Durant's net worth?
A. Kevin Durant's net worth is around $300 million as of 2023 according to Celebrity Net Worth.
A. Kevin Durant's net worth is around $300 million as of 2023 according to Celebrity Net Worth.