Athlete or Average Joe

You ever walked into a foot locker or any other shoe store and just see Kevin Durant's merchandise everywhere? You see everything down to all his different shoes and variety of shirts and book bags.He's like the next BIG THING! Kevin Durant is motivation to other athletes and younger athletes who want to be just like him and/or better. He shapes his image very differently from other athletes such as Lebron James, and Russell Westbrook. According to urban dictionary humble means: An admirable quality that not many people possess. It means that a person may have accomplished a lot, or be a lot but doesn't feel it is necessary to advertise or brag about it. He understands where he came from and the hard work and dedication it took to get where he is today wasn't easy. Kevin feels like he got where he is today because of his grind and heart, so why brag about it or act as if it's something brand new to him. He's always had a vision, so when it became reality it was no surprise. Below is Kevin Durants MVP Acceptance speech and you will see how humble he truly is. 

Kevin Durant's endorsements help him create a better image and to show the next generation that the love, passion, and dedication for any sport can get you places if you put the time and patience into it. I wouldn't necessarily say the celebrity aspect of his life affects with his game because his game is real laid back, calm, and collect. If he was to walk around the court talking shit or just being cocky then i would say yes his celebrity aspect does affect his game. Athletes are role models and people with problems like everyone else. Ray Rice for an example is a role model to some people and is also going through things just as everyone else. He was convicted for domestic abuse against his girlfriend but now current wife after she spit saliva on him. Now since that occurred Ray Rice has been doing service learning hours, and apologizing to publicly for his actions and to his wife.