KD MVP speech

[UConnfan8]

Was simply unreal today. What a humble guy he is...he literally went through every single player on his team...from groups of guys and then expanding to single them out one by one. Hasheem's shoutout was especially funny, Jeremys was thoughtful and Caron's was tearjerking. KD began tearing up as he complimented Caron. He had great things to say about everyone but his shout out to Russell Westbrook was a special moment. Shows this guy isn't just a bball star, he's a decent human being as well. Would love this guy to be my leader.


....that being said...what happens if Scotty Brooks gets fired if they lose this series? (or the next.) KD pretty much showed me today that he embodies everything KO is. It would be a match made in Heaven. (For the record, I believe KO is here for the long run.) Just an interesting thought to go against the Lakers job. But I'm still convinced there is no way KO leaves for a while.

 

[RayRay19]

Amazing speech. Brooks isn't going anywhere

 

[Geno-ista]

Was simply unreal today. What a humble guy he is...he literally went through every single player on his team...from groups of guys and then expanding to single them out one by one. Hasheem's shoutout was especially funny, Jeremys was thoughtful and Caron's was tearjerking. KD began tearing up as he complimented Caron. He had great things to say about everyone but his shout out to Russell Westbrook was a special moment. Shows this guy isn't just a bball star, he's a decent human being as well. Would love this guy to be my leader.


....that being said...what happens if Scotty Brooks gets fired if they lose this series? (or the next.) KD pretty much showed me today that he embodies everything KO is. It would be a match made in Heaven. (For the record, I believe KO is here for the long run.) Just an interesting thought to go against the Lakers job. But I'm still convinced there is no way KO leaves for a while.

I heard first hand by accident, while at a church Sunday service in Tulsa visiting my daughter, first hand , a live simulcast testimony from Kevin Durant, owing everything to KO for the person he has become. KD said KO lifted every person in the locker room to be better people, and as a result, a real family atmosphere started that then made the Thunder better. It blew me away.

 

[UconnU]

How much respect do our veterans have around the league? Look at what ko did, ray ray, caron, rip, ben, emeka.. you can bet your ass kemba will be around 10 years from now as a respected vet as well. uconn family surely has a reputation as being hard working professionals who you want in your organization for more than just their skills. Hcjc must be extremely proud. And as for kd class act hard not to root for him.

 

[Scoe]

If KD wants to play under Ollie he can commit to Uconn.

 

[Obrero]

Anyone have a link to the mvp speech? Sounds awesome...

 

[UConnfan8]

Guess I should have included that in the OP haha, i've used this one since it has everything http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2014/05/kevin-durant-mvp-acceptance-speech-video/ just in multiple videos

 

[Obrero]

Tks, much obliged...

 

[champs99and04]

How much respect do our veterans have around the league? Look at what ko did, ray ray, caron, rip, ben, emeka.. you can bet your ass kemba will be around 10 years from now as a respected vet as well. uconn family surely has a reputation as being hard working professionals who you want in your organization for more than just their skills. Hcjc must be extremely proud. And as for kd class act hard not to root for him.

It doesn't appear Ben has much.

 

[FeedTheDove]

Part about Caron was awesome. Not just because it was Caron; he was so emotional about it. The fact that he remembers that distinct moment tells you it's something he'll remember for the rest of his life. One of our guys had that impact. Caron was holding back tears as well.

 

[Geno-ista]

How much respect do our veterans have around the league? Look at what ko did, ray ray, caron, rip, ben, emeka.. you can bet your ass kemba will be around 10 years from now as a respected vet as well. uconn family surely has a reputation as being hard working professionals who you want in your organization for more than just their skills. Hcjc must be extremely proud. And as for kd class act hard not to root for him.

I'm a clost Thunder fan for the same reason!

 

[qdog87]

That was an Amazing speech; straight from the heart. Durant has always carried himself with a lot of class and that speech just reinforced that. I always liked his game, but I am now more a Fan of the person he portrays.

Caron Butler has always been one of my favorite players and it is easy to see why with what KD had to say about him.

 

[champs99and04]

Anybody have a link to the speech?

 

[ffg53]

That was freakin' awesome. What a great kid. Good job, Ms. Durant.

 

[Mike Honcho]

Here's it all in one... http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/05/kevin-durant-mvp-speech-mom

 

[willie99]

Amazing speech. Brooks isn't going anywhere

I think he's in trouble, but that's nothing more than a hunch

 

[CTMike]

Just caught the highlights of it on Mike and Mike... I need to find time to watch the whole thing. Also needed to avoid eye contact with my wife, cause man it started getting dusty when he was talking about his mom...

 

[dogfan96]

I think he's in trouble, but that's nothing more than a hunch

It's much more than a hunch.. if they lose this series to the Clippers (and I think they will), he's gonna be on the hot seat

 

[gtcam]

Durant is one classy guy - Period.
Reminds me a lot of Emeka
LeBron? who is he??????????!!!!

 

[tykurez]

Wow. If you haven't watch the whole thing, watch it now. 26 minutes. What every professional athlete should strive to be.

 

[Chin Diesel]

You married KD'

Just caught the highlights of it on Mike and Mike... I need to find time to watch the whole thing. Also needed to avoid eye contact with my wife, cause man it started getting dusty when he was talking about his mom...

You married KD's mom?

 

[dogfan96]

Durant is one classy guy - Period.
Reminds me a lot of Omeka
LeBron? who is he??????????!!!!

Why does everyone feel the need to bash LeBron at KD's expense? They're good friends and actually a lot alike. KD is less "flashy", but they both pretty much always mention the team first (even when their teammates don't do anything). And KD's mother is also a big fan of LeBron. When they played in the Finals 2 years ago, she commented on how she likes him a lot bc he has always been a good friend to KD.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Omeka??

 

[bear]

Durant is one classy guy - Period.
Reminds me a lot of Omeka
LeBron? who is he??????????!!!!

No reason to bash Lebron in here. He's been nothing but classy the last couple years. He's also the best player in the world by (in my opinion) a pretty good margin. He and KD are excellent faces for the NBA.

 

[FeedTheDove]

I agree Durant reminds me of Omeka. Instead of managing online digital collections, Durant focuses his energy on managing the players on his team.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omeka

I wish more players would be like Omeka