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How does Kevin Durant make and splash his NBA fortune? As one of the highest paid players, the Brooklyn Nets star spends his US$200 million net worth on real estate and holidays with Drake
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- Kevin Durant is one of the NBA’s best and highest paid stars making over US$300 million in his career, but he often donates sums of it to charitable causes too
- The business-savvy Durant works with Rich Kleiman on 35 Ventures, and has an investment portfolio of over 75 companies, and he’s also put money into Coinbase
Kevin Durant is widely considered one of the best players in the NBA right now, and one of the greatest of all time. The former Golden State Warriors, current Brooklyn Nets player is one of the best scorers and shooters in the game, so it’s no surprise he’s also one of the wealthiest.

But how did he earn his wealth – and what does he spend it on?
His 15-year career

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The 12-time All-Star and one-time MVP has made over US$300 million in his 15-year career. He’s the third highest paid NBA player of all time and according to Celebrity Net Worth, he has a fortune of about US$200 million. Kevin Durant will be the star of the NBA play-in tournament this year.
His earnings are only going to grow – he’s set to begin a four-year, US$196 million contract this season.
Durant made an estimated US$85 million last year, with US$46 million of that coming off the floor.
A savvy businessman

Durant and his agent/business partner Rich Kleiman’s 35 Ventures has an expansive investment portfolio that includes more than 75 companies, according to the company’s website.

Investing in start-ups
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