Kevin Durant gives heartfelt credit to his mom Wanda Durant for his stunning basketball career

Kevin Durant’s career has spanned legendary milestones. He has multiple NBA championships, Olympic gold medals, and MVP honors to his credit. Yet, despite all the global recognition and accolades, Durant made it clear that his journey wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering belief of one person, his mother, Wanda Durant. In a personal conversation with LeBron James and Steve Nash on the Mind the Game podcast, the 36-year-old superstar opened up about how his mother's faith laid the foundation for everything he achieved on the court.Kevin Durant showed his immense gratitude to his mother, Wanda Durant in a candid chat with LeBron James and Steve Nash. “Yeah. It's my mom's for sure. I mean obviously it's always going to be your mom's. Yeah. But it's like I tune her out at a certain point. You know what I'm saying?” Durant shared, reflecting on his early years. “So it was for sure. You know when I look back on it I for sure appreciated my mom telling me that I was going to be great. But I always knew that. Of course she going to say that.”The candid moment showed a side of Durant that fans rarely see as an elite athlete, shaped by a community and a mother who kept pushing him forward. “She was calling me handsome when I was going to school and they was like, ‘Oh no.’ You know what I'm saying?” he continued, playfully acknowledging his mom’s unwavering support. “I was looking for some validation from my coaches, my teammates... then my friends start to knock on my door. Can Katie come play today?”From those early neighborhood games to the NBA spotlight, Durant’s love for basketball was also nurtured by the community around him. “I was just grateful to have a rec center in my neighborhood that... provided a space for the kids. You know what I'm saying? And I was grateful. You know, most of my friends come from hooping... I travel this world because of that.”From being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics to winning two titles with the Warriors and now joining the Houston Rockets in a record-breaking seven-team deal, Durant's career continues to evolve. “Houston, Can’t Wait!” he wrote on social media. But at every stage, Wanda Durant’s influence remains a central force.As Rockets coach Ime Udoka said, “His skill level, love of basketball, and dedication to his craft have made him one of the most respected players of his generation.”Also Read: Los Angeles Lakers $10 billion deal left Shaquille O’Neal “upset” for one major reasonToday, without a doubt, Durant is one of the most accomplished NBA stars in the league with his elite status in the league. While his tenure with the Rockets is yet to be seen, fans expect his showdown with his new franchise as well.