“Request for Them to Erase My Loans”: $200 Million Rich Kevin Durant Stuns NBA Twitter After 6-Figure Noble Gesture
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Dec 12, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) celebrates with Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is ensuring he is not just at the top of his game, but also on top of his philanthropic efforts. On Monday, he announced his next project along with the Durant Family Foundation. His dedication to giving back to his community reaffirmed his generosity. Hence, fans were impressed with his noble gesture.
The Nets’ forward and his foundation pledged $500,000 to help transform and rebuild the basketball gym at Bowie State University’s Athletics Department. The investment also would focus on the school’s athletic programs.
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Fans online applauded the $200 million rich Kevin Durant for his work off the court. One user wrote, “Thank you for giving back“. Another person funnily said, “Request for them to erase my loans“. Many commended Durant for always being on the ball, in both his professional life and philanthropic side.
@Taylor__Be 😒 i’m finna submit a request for them to erase my loans. https://t.co/PstI7apGPU
— Cyn🌌🤍 (@melanynmonroe) December 12, 2022
@KDTrey5 doing great things on and off the court.
— Brandon Ruggles (@bruggs47) December 12, 2022
NBA twitter in the comments are complete weirdos. Thank you for giving back KD.
— Blackberry Bonds (@247grind) December 12, 2022
Thank you, we’re so grateful @KDTrey5 🖤💛
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) December 12, 2022
Bravo. I know people love to focus on and highlight the negative but athletes do so much for their communities…sometimes on the down low. Great job. Make a difference!
— MindofEddie (@dantesburning) December 13, 2022
My man putting in work off the court✊🏾
— Eric Metcalf (@EricMetcalf21) December 12, 2022
Kevin Durant reacted to the news on social media, writing “Let’s get it“. Moreover, he tagged Bowie State in his tweet.
Upgrades are in order for the facility with an all-new basketball court and other additional fixtures and enhancements. Further, Durant and his family foundation will also help aspiring students with a scholarship for the Durant Center College Track.
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Wanda Durant, the player’s mother, leads the family foundation. She asserted that they were dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for students, “especially in Prince George’s County“.
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Dec 12, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) shoots the ball over Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) and Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
This could have been perhaps personally important for the family as Durant grew up in the county.
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Bowie State’s basketball court is not their first project, as they have had a history of renovating approximately 27 basketball courts around the world. They have completed projects in cities like Berlin, New Delhi, Tokyo, and San Francisco.
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Dr. Aminta Breaux, the 10th president of Bowie State, also tweeted that they are thankful for the donation from Kevin Durant and his family foundation. Therefore “We appreciate the continued support for Maryland’s oldest HBCU“.
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