Kevin Durant Explains Number Change After Officially Signing With Nets

Kevin Durant joined the Brooklyn Nets in free agency, and he changed his jersey number. For the first time in his career, Durant won’t wear the No. 35. Durant won’t wear the No. 35 that he has been wearing since his time with the Texas Longhorns. In Brooklyn, he will be wearing a No. 7 jersey. The Nets are Durant’s third NBA team,

“Kevin Durant says he will now wear No.7 as he begins his Brooklyn Nets career, switching from No. 35,” Shams Charania reported.

Durant confirmed his decision on his Instagram account while plugging his 35 ventures firm. He entered the league in 2007 with the Seattle Supersonics, and we are used to seeing him wear the No. 35. Jersey. Durant decided to make a big change, and let’s just say that he surprised us.

“35 took my family and me from Seat Pleasant, MD and showed us the world. 35 allowed me to meet people that I never would’ve had the chance to meet, experience things I would never have had the chance to experience, and achieve things that I never would have been able to achieve. 35 allowed me to go to the University of Texas to play basketball, 35 allowed me to achieve my dream of playing in the NBA in Seattle.

“35 allowed me to play basketball in Oklahoma City and form bonds and friendships that will last a lifetime. Lastly, 35 allowed me to go to the Bay Area and win two championships and form brotherhoods that no time or distance will ever break. 35 was chosen in honor of someone very near and dear to me. I will always honor him and honor the number 35. But as I start this new chapter in my basketball life, the number I’ll be wearing on my back is the number 7 next time you see me on the floor. One time Brooklyn.”

We believe that Durant changed numbers because he wanted a new start. Joining the Nets marked the second half of his career. Remember what Kobe Bryant did prior to his 2006-07 season with the Lakers?