How many NBA championships has Kevin Durant won?
Kevin Durant has won two NBA championships, both with the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018. He was named NBA Finals MVP in both series.
Questions about Kevin Durant
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How many Olympic gold medals has Kevin Durant won?
Kevin Durant has won four Olympic gold medals, in 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024. He became the first and only male basketball player to win four Olympic gold medals, a record he achieved at the Paris 2024 Games.
Why does Kevin Durant wear the number 35?
Kevin Durant wears number 35 in honor of his AAU coach, Charles Craig, who was murdered at the age of 35. Durant adopted the number as a teenager and has worn it throughout nearly his entire college and professional career.
Why did Kevin Durant leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for Golden State?
Durant announced on the 4th of July 2016 that he was signing with the Golden State Warriors. He cited the fit with the roster, including playing alongside Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, as factors. The Warriors had just ended Oklahoma City's 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals, and the move was widely criticized as taking the easier path to a championship.
What injury ended Kevin Durant's time with the Golden State Warriors?
Durant suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. He had already missed time that postseason with a right calf strain and returned for Game 5 before the injury ended his season and his tenure with Golden State.
Where does Kevin Durant rank on the NBA all-time scoring list?
As of March 2026, Kevin Durant passed Michael Jordan for fifth place on the NBA all-time career scoring list. He reached 32,000 career points on the 26th of February 2026 and holds a career average of 27.1 points per game.