Kevin Durant annouced that he will be letting go of his old number & wearing a different number which is the number 7.
Duant took to Twitter and made an official post showing his new jersey off.
.@35Ventures pic.twitter.com/LKR00FOnys
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 7, 2019
Thirty Five Ventures is co-founded by Durant and manager Rich Kleiman.
Durant wrote:
“35 took my family and me from Seat Pleasant, MD and showed us the world. 35 allowed me to meet people that I never would’ve had the chance to meet, experience things I would never have had the chance to experience, and achieve things that I never would have been able to achieve. 35 allowed me to go to the University of Texas to play basketball, 35 allowed me to achieve my dream of playing in the NBA in Seattle. 35 allowed me to play basketball in Oklahoma City and form bonds and friendships that will last a lifetime. Lastly, 35 allowed me to go to the Bay Area and win two championships and form brotherhoods that no time or distance will ever break. 35 was chosen in honor of someone very near and dear to me. I will always honor him and honor the number 35. But as I start this new chapter in my basketball life, the number I’ll be wearing on my back is the number 7 next time you see me on the floor. One time Brooklyn.”
Durant is eager to play for his new team but has to wait 1-year to heal his torn right Achilles tendon.
Last season Durant averaged 26.0 ppg on 52% shooting, 6.4 rebounds & 5.9 assists.