Why Did Kevin Durant Lie About His Height?
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Kevin Durant insisted for years that he was 6-foot-9. But when the NBA demanded accurate measurements for players, it turned out he was actually taller.
For years, Kevin Durant was a man of many heights. But that changed in 2019 when the NBA demanded accurate measurements for players.
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Why NBA Players Lie About Their Height - WSJ
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Kevin Durant seriously considered the Celtics, and that can't be a bad thing
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Kevin Durant, Kevin Love & Kevin Garnett among height fibbers
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Why NBA Players Lie About Their Height - WSJ
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Kevin Durant reveals true height on KNBR interview with Fitz – KNBR, True Height
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Kevin Durant reveals true height on KNBR interview with Fitz – KNBR, True Height
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Why are players' height and weight different in NBA and Olympics - Basketball Network - Your daily dose of basketball
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PFF Draft Profile for Deonte Banks : r/NYGiants
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Kevin Durant finally officially listed at 6'11 after 15 years in the NBA : r/nba
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Kevin Durant likes to lie about his height when he flirts with women
Kevin Durant is listed at 240 lb. Does he actually weigh that much? - Quora
NBA Buzz - And they say Kevin Durant isn't 7'0 -Russ
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Kevin Durant and Other NBA Stars Are Allegedly Lying About Their Height. Why ?
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The great debate is over: Warriors' Kevin Durant finally admits his real height