Durant Would Not Be King!

While many of his peers were working every possible angle to remain in the center of media attention this week, Durant refused to talk about his contract negotiations with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Yesterday he made a long term commitment to his team by signing a 5 year extension with the Thunder. The contract does not include an early termination option which could have made him a free agent after the 4th year.

He announced the signing without fanfare via twitter and headed immediately to Orlando to visit the Thunder's summer league team. The league consists of young players, including some who will never play in the NBA. But Durant considers all of the players on the Oklahoma City squad his teammates. He wanted to be there to support them.

This young man understands what it takes to win. His words....and more importantly his actions....signal an intention to place the team, the organization, and the city ahead of his personal business. Like George Washington who put his country above personal glory, Kevin Durant refused to be King!

What a welcome role model for our kids!