Kevin Durant is just 19 years old. Despite his age, he is already being talked about as the next National Basketball Association legend. The 6’9 225 forward played one year of collegiate basketball at the University of Texas , and was the second overall draft choice, and his new location is Seattle Washington.

While in high school, Durant was the 2006 Co-MVP of the McDonalds All-American Game(along with Chase Budinger). Then in college, albeit one season, Kevin cleaned house with the awards. Here is a list of Kevin’s awards at the University of Texas:

• 2007 ESPN All-American
• 2007 ESPN Player of the Year
• 2007 NABC Division I Player of the Year
• 2007 AP Player of the Year (First freshman to do so)
• 2007 AP All-America 1st Team (unanimous)
• 2007 Oscar Robertson Trophy
• 2007 Adolph Rupp Trophy
• 2007 Naismith Award Winner (First freshman to do so)
• 2007 John R. Wooden Award All-American Team
• 2007 John R. Wooden Award Winner
• Big 12 Rookie of the Week (six times)
• Big 12 Player of the Week (four times)
• 2007 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Awards:
  • Player of the Year
  • Big 12 Freshman of the Year
  • All-Big 12 First Team (unanimous)
  • Big 12 All-Defensive Team
  • Big 12 All-Rookie Team (unanimous)
• 2007 AP National Player of the Year

If these awards aren’t enough, let’s talk a little more about the phenom. Already signed with Nike, and sports drinks, and trading card companies, Kevin is being thrown around with names like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James even before lacing his shoes for his first regular season game. At 6 foot 9 inches, Kevin has amazing offensive skills. He has a great mix of talent and size. One negative about Durant his, at times he seems to rely way too much on his jump shot. One thing about the man, he does like to shoot the rock. He’ll get his 20-25 shots a game in, guarantee. That ain’t all bad, especially in Seattle. Another negative about Durant is, right now he seems to be a little weak, but once he gets some pounds packed on him, look for him to go to the boards, and dominate the inside a little bit more.

With little support in Seattle, Durant will be asked to carry his team on a lot of occasions. My guess is KD will average 20-22 points a game, even in his rookie season, but the comparisons to Allen Iverson will be made in regards to his shot amounts. KD will jack up shots. My guess is the man will be a little low in rebounds in his rookie campaign, due to his strength, so we’ll say 6.5 boards, but look for our boy K.D. to be double double material by 09-10.

One thing I do know. Kevin Durant is a star in the making.