NBA: As Greg Oden Watches Kevin Durant He Says ‘I know I’m One of the Biggest Busts in NBA history’

Kevin Durant, the leading scorer in the NBA, the 2014 MVP, the new cover boy for NBA 2K15 and the list goes on.  Durant is now an iconic figure in the NBA and he’s only continuing to grow but at one point there was a player who was more coveted than he was.  Durant was drafted by the Seattle Supersonics with the No. 2 pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, going at No. 1 was Greg Oden chosen by the Portland Trailblazers.


(Video) NBA: Kevin Durant’s Emotional MVP Speech Turned Into Mothers Day Commercial

I had a feeling eventually some part of Kevin Durant’s MVP speech would be used in an ad, but not this quick. Considering what day this Sunday is however it makes sense. The NBA took parts of KD’s emotional speech after being named MVP and used it for a mother’s day commercial featuring his mom. Hit the jump.


NBA: Lebron James Says He Played Well Enough to Win the MVP But the Heat Did Not

The 2014 NBA MVP award was considered to be a two-man race between Kevin Durant and Lebron James.  Many believed however that Durant became the runaway winner and the voters did too as he was named the MVP for the season.  Lebron initially congratulated Durant on the award saying he “deserves” it but apparently Lebron felt he did too.


(Video) NBA: Kevin Durant Gives Emotional, Tearful Speech While Accepting MVP Award

Kevin Durant had basketball fans all over the country fighting back tears yesterday during his MVP acceptance speech. After accepting the award, KD spoke for about 28 minutes with no pre-written speech, just spoke from the heart. He thanked each teammate individually, with special comments saved for Russell Westbrook. Surprisingly enough, he also had extra special words for Kendrick Perkins and Caron Butler for messages they have given him throughout the season. He broke down in tears numerous times, but especially when talking about his mom, calling her the real MVP. This was by far the best acceptance speech in NBA history. Nothing was cliche about it. Hit the jump.


NBA: It’s Official! Kevin Durant Named 2013-14 NBA MVP!

Kevin Durant can now officially be known for something other than winning scoring titles. The Oklahoma City Thunder star broke through and was named MVP of the league today for the first time in his career. After averaging 32 points per game this year, he is the first player to win the scoring title and MVP in the same season since Allen Iverson did it in 2000-2001. Lebron James, Blake Griffin, Joakim Noah & James harden rounded out the top 5 in MVP voting, but KD ran away with the vote overall.


NBA: LeBron James Reacts To News That Kevin Durant Will Win MVP

Yesterday we learned that Kevin Durant is going to be named MVP this season.  It’s been a battle between KD & LeBron for the award all season long.  The announcement will happen some time this week, but LeBron has already reacted to the news.  Check out what he had to say about it…


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