Kevin Durant Finally Reveals Why He Calls Himself ‘The Slim Reaper’

Kevin Durant explains the meaning behind 'slim reaper' nickname.

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12x NBA All-Star Kevin Durant goes by many names. From ‘Durantula’ to ‘Easy Money Sniper,’ the Nets sharpshooter has a historically great lineup of nicknames.

Out of all of his nicknames, however, ‘The Slip Reaper’ may be the most mysterious of all. For years, fans have wondered about its origins and meaning.

But in a video on ‘the Boardroom’ this Tuesday, KD himself finally settled the mystery once and for all. Apparently, it really is just as simple as it sounds.

“Q: “Why do you call yourself ‘The Slim Reaper?'”

Durant: “Cause I’m skinny and I do my work at night.”

Durant has always been honest with the media, and it seems this was another example of him being candid about this life. Nicknames aside, can Durant actually take this Nets team anywhere this season?


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Somehow, even through all the drama and chaos that has surrounded the team, Durant has managed to get his team on the right side of .500 and completely locked in on basketball after a horrific start.

According to Durant, it’s playing with a carefree attitude that has allowed him to find his stride this year.

After pulling his regular heroics again on Wednesday, with a 39-point masterpiece in a 113-107 win over the Wizards, Durant revealed his secrets to the media and explained the mentality that has allowed him to thrive on the basketball court.

“Just playing care-free basketball, that’s the best way to play,” Kevin Durant said of his hot stretch. “Sometimes when you want to win too much, you get in your own way, you distract yourself a bit, and you’re worried about the results too much. So I just try to focus on the process of each possession. I’m trying to stay mentally above everything and just keep grinding out every single possession. Every rep means something to me.”

No matter what nicknames Durant chooses to call himself, he’s someone who’s able to back it up with dominating play on the court.

This season, with averages of 29.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game on 55.3% shooting, KD is playing like one of the best in the world, and there’s no sign that he’ll be slowing down anytime soon.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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