Despite what many of his haters would say, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is a good guy – and he has the hardware to show for it.
No, it’s not the pair of rings he has nor the Maurice Podoloff Trophy in his shelf. Rather, it’s the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award he just won that will serve as proof that he’s as good off the court as he is “bad” on it.
Per ESPN:
Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant has won the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award, given annually to an athlete whose leadership “has created a positive impact on their community through sports.”
The award was handed out as part of the fourth annual Sports Humanitarian of the Year Awards in Los Angeles. The awards were presented by ESPN and sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
Durant got the recognition, thanks to the success of the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation, which he established back in 2012 when he was still suiting up for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player also pledged $10 million to help send to school students from low-income families in Maryland. Furthermore, Durant gave $1 million to victims of a tornado in Oklahoma back in 2013.
It’s been quite a year so far for the 29-year-old scoring machine. He won an NBA title, a Finals MVP, and a humanitarian recognition all within the first seven months of 2018. On top of those, he also signed a two-year deal with the Warriors worth $61.5 million.
Last season, Durant averaged 26.4 points, 5.4 assists, and 6.8 rebounds per game.
Follow Us
Subscribe