Standing at 6'9" and playing the position of small forward, Durant was the consensus 2007 National College Player of the Year and the 2006–2007 Big 12 Player of the Year, amongst other awards. After a standout freshman season at the University of Texas, Durant opted to enter the NBA Draft, where he was selected second overall by the Seattle SuperSonics. There he went on to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award after his debut season. In 2007, Durant signed an endorsement contract with Nike.
Durant is the son of Wanda and Wayne Pratt. He has one sister, Brianna and two brothers, Tony and Rayvonne. His grandmother, Barbara Davis, helped to raise him. Durant and Michael Beasley grew up together having a close friendship and remain best friends. Durant is a spokesperson for the Washington, D.C. branch of P'Tones Records, a nationwide non-profit after-school music program.
From when he entered the draft, in 2007, Durant was represented by agent Aaron Goodwin, but on February 17, 2012, Durant announced he was splitting from Goodwin.
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