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Kevin Durant's Fond Reunion with Austin Roots
24 Oct
Summary
- Durant plays in Austin for the first time in nearly 20 years.
- He credits Texas and Austin for his personal growth.
- His impact on Texas basketball is still evident today.
Kevin Durant is returning to Austin to play a meaningful basketball game at the Moody Center, marking his first time on the court in the city in nearly 20 years. The Houston Rockets player shared that his year at the University of Texas during the 2006-07 season was a period of significant personal development.
Durant expressed gratitude for the foundational impact of his time in Austin, crediting legendary coaching and the city itself for shaping him. He noted the strong bond he developed with the school and community, even mentioning a comprehensive NIL program he helped launch last year.
His season with the Longhorns propelled him to become the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. Since his departure, the Texas basketball program has flourished, producing 13 first-round NBA draft picks, a stark contrast to the three picks in the decade prior to his arrival.
