Durant's ink shows who's got his back
A week ago, it seemed Kevin Durant's image was headed for an all-time low after he went 5 for 21 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals, a game that brought to an end his Oklahoma City Thunder's season.
But in the wake of Monday's tragic tornado in Moore, Okla., Durant led the charge of financial support, pledging $1 million to aid victims .
And with critics...
Kevin Durant pledges $1M to spearhead Oklahoma tornado donations
via SI.Com
He’s not just talking the talk. One of the NBA’s acknowledged class acts, Kevin Durant donates 1 million dollars for the relief of the Oklahoma residents struck by a tornado. He hopes that colleagues will follow on his initiative.
per SI.Com:
Thunder All-Star forward Kevin Durant donated $1 million Tuesday to the American Red Cross through his family...
Kevin Durant meets with victims of Oklahoma tornado disaster
Donating 1 million out of his own pocket just wasn't enough for Kevin Durant.
While most wealthy athletes would just sign the dotted line and carry on with their usual daily routines, the Thunder star takes a step beyond traveling to tornado-ravaged area to visit with victims and rescue crews first hand.
Photos provided by Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahoman, show Durant touring...
Kevin Durant meets with victims of Oklahoma tornado disaster
Donating 1 million out of his own pocket just wasn't enough for Kevin Durant.
While most wealthy athletes would just sign the dotted line and carry on with their usual daily routines, the Thunder star takes a step beyond traveling to tornado-ravaged area to visit with victims and rescue crews first hand.
Photos provided by Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahoman, show Durant touring...
We'll be OK
A week ago, Thunder fans had one thing on their mind. Where would OKC be if Russell Westbrook had not been injured in the first round?
This week though, that seems so unimportant. Of course, Westbrook's well-being is not unimportant. However, the Thunder's elimination from the 2013 postseason seems like such a tiny thing when May 20 happened.
The town of Moore, and...
Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2013 NBA Draft lottery’s unlikely big winner
The NBA lottery happened Tuesday night, and several teams were happy to see their ping-pong balls come up. The Cleveland Cavaliers scored the No. 1 pick, but rumors suggest it could be traded. That’s not something that is usually even discussed, since the top overall pick is almost always a game-changing player. But that may change this year.
What I really want to talk about is...
OK STRONG
Kevin Durant met with tornado victims
Some people talk the talk, and others walk the walk. Kevin Durant does both, and he does each with class. Durant graciously donated $1,000,000 recently in relief to victims of the awful tornado which ripped through Oklahoma earlier this week. Instead of just signing the check and moving on, Durant took time today to visit with those who are rebuilding their houses and lives in...
Crutches-Bound Russell Westbrook Surveys Moore, Oklahoma Tornado Damage (Photo)
Hobbled by his surgically repaired torn meniscus, Russell Westbrook was just another Oklahoma City resident affected by this week’s deadly tornadoes. The Thunder guard surveyed the damage from his crutches, most likely as shocked and speechless as the rest of us.
Check out Westbrook taking it all in in the photo below.
Photo via Twitter/@MySportsLegion
Ouch: Kevin Durant’s massive back tattoo has a misspelled word on it
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant finished his massive back tattoo, but there's actually a word spelled wrong in it. Ouch.
THAT AIN'T GOOD
Is there a 'typo' in Kevin Durant's new tattoo?
Kevin Durant tweeted on Tuesday that he was finishing his massive back tattoo, which you can see the “before” picture of here. As the new photo above shows, it appears the artwork is finished. That may be a problem. The latest addition to Durant’s masterpiece includes a bible verse, which Ball Don’t Lie identified as James 1:2-4: “Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when...
Kevin Durant’s back tattoo might have a misspelling on it
Since the Oklahoma City Thunder have been eliminated from the 2013 NBA Playoffs, Kevin Durant has some free time on his hands.
Recently, KD got his massive back tattoo finished and below is a picture of it which contains the entire psalm of James 1:2-4:
Now, if you take a gander near the bottom of the photo, it appears that the word “mature” is spelled incorrectly and let’s...
Work appears complete on Kevin Durant’s massive back tattoo (pics)
With the Oklahoma City Thunder out of the playoffs, it looks like Kevin Durant not only has been occupied with showing extreme loyalty to his new hometown by donating $1 million to the Red Cross for relief aid in the aftermath of the devastating tornado earlier this week; he also has found the time to [...]The post Work appears complete on Kevin Durant’s massive back tattoo (pics...
Kevin Durant’s Giant Back Tattoo Features Jesus, an Angel, a Bible Verse and More (Photo)
It’s safe to say Kevin Durant likes tattoos.
The Thunder star recently finished his back tattoo and sent out a picture of the masterpiece on Statigram. The artwork features a giant portrait of what appears to be Jesus next to a bible verse. Above that is an angel flying while carrying what looks like a basketball. Flanking the angel are two hands — one holding up a “three...
Oklahoma City Thunder Visit Tornado Victims In Hospital
The Oklahoma City Thunder play an active role in their community and their character shined even brighter when Kevin Durant personally, as well as the organization, donated $1 million to the Red Cross following the destructive tornado that struck their city. Tuesday, Russell Westbrook, still on crutches, and his teammates made a special visit to the hospital to visit victims.
Russell Westbrook visits tornado victims in hospital
On the heels of the announcement that Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant pledged to donate $1 million to the Red Cross to assist in relief efforts in the aftermath of the tragic tornado that tore through the region on Monday, news surfaced that the Thunder organization responded in kind on Tuesday as well, [...]The post Russell Westbrook, Thunder players visit young tornado...
Kevin Durant’s massive back tattoo is finally finished
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant has finally finished his massive back tattoo. Basically, Durant was not messing around.
Kevin Durant’s comments on Oklahoma tornado after donating $1 million (VIDEO)
By now you have heard that Oklahoma City Thunder forward/NBA superstar/100% class act Kevin Durant donated $1 million to the to the Oklahoma tornado disaster relief fund. The Red Cross reported the extremely generous donation Tuesday. There are people out there saying that that is something that he should be doing because he’s made of money. For those scoring at home, Durant...
Photo: Kevin Durant jersey hangs over rubble in Oklahoma
A No. 35 jersey of Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant hangs over the rubble in Oklahoma after a powerful tornado leveled parts of the state on Monday.Via For the Win
Kevin Durant is finishing his back tattoo (Picture)
Those who have never seen Kevin Durant without a basketball jersey on would probably be surprised to see how many tattoos he has. The Oklahoma City Thunder star is loaded with ink. Durant’s tattoos are mostly on his chest and back, so they can’t be seen while he’s on the court. A couple of years ago we showed you some of his tattoos and the explanations behind them, and it...
NBA, NBPA pledge $1M to tornado relief
The NBA and the players' union are combining to donate $1 million to tornado relief efforts in the Oklahoma City area.
The league and the NBPA announced the joint pledge on Tuesday. The money will be going to the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and other disaster relief efforts after a tornado devastated the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday.
The donation follows...
Durant Donates $1M To Tornado Relief Efforts
Kevin Durant has donated $1 million to relief efforts following tornadoes in the Oklahoma City region.
"As the day went on and I saw the footage and the casualties and the houses being blown away, it was tough to see," said Durant. "I call Oklahoma City my home. I go through Moore all the time. It's unfortunate. We're going to come together as a city like...
ICYMI: Kevin Durant Donates $1 Million To Red Cross
And this is why Kevin Durant matters. This is what young, mega-star, mega-million professional athletes should be doing.
The Oklahoma City Thunder forward donated $1 Million this afternoon to the Red Cross Oklahoma tornado disaster relief fund. And he plans on matching other donations.
We can't say enough good things about the 24-year old, considered one of the elite players...
Durant donates $1M for tornado relief
The Oklahoma City Thunder are giving $1 million for tornado relief, matching a $1 million pledge by star player Kevin Durant.
The Thunder announced Tuesday that they'll give $1 million to the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and other disaster relief organizations helping after Monday's disaster in suburban Oklahoma City. Earlier in the day, Durant pledged $1 million...
Kevin Durant to Donate $1 Million to Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant is pledging $1 million for tornado relief through his family foundation.
The American Red Cross announced Tuesday that the gift from The Durant Family Foundation is meant to match other donations and be an incentive for more people to give.
Red Cross’ regional CEO Janienne Bella said the organization was thankful for Durant’s...
Durant Donates $1M to Red Cross
Kevin Durant is a good dude. His adoptive city crushed by this tornado, the Thunder superstar donated $1 million to the Red Cross to help with relief (via bleacherreport). And he did it quietly. Not even a tweet. So all this great press is really just a bonus. If this were Dwight Howard, he would’ve complained that the tornado didn’t ask his opinion on which houses to hit first...
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