CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 THE STORY OF KEVIN DURANT 2O CHAPTER 2 SUPPORTING FAMILIES CHAPTER 3 MAKING 26 A DIFFERENCE CHAPTER 4 LEADING 36 BY EXAMPLE TIMELINE OF 44 ACHIEVEMENTS OTHER SPORTS 45 LEGENDS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES GLOSSARY 46 FOR MORE INFORMATION 47 INDEX 48
I N TRO D Though he s now an elite basketball player Kevin has never forgotten his humble beginnings and difficult start in life He works hard to use his fame and wealth to make a difference in the lives of people in
U C T I O N n a short space of time Kevin Durant has become one of the biggest stars in the United States National Basketball Association NBA His performances in international competitions have also made him one of the most famous basketball players in the world Kevin's story is remarkable He was raised by his mother in a poor area of Washington D C and at an early age decided that he wanted to become a professional basketball player He won a scholarship to attend college in Texas He stayed for just one year earning several awards in the process before being picked up by a professional team in the 2007 NBA Draft Since making it in the NBA Kevin has devoted himself to working with charities that help youngsters from backgrounds similar to his own The star has now become famous not only for his skills on the basketball court but also for his contributions to the
