After the death of his beloved Aunt Pearl when he was just a child, Kevin Durant has made it his mission to make sure she was never forgotten. Throughout his career, he has worked tirelessly to support fundraising and awareness for cancer research, most notably through his Nike “Aunt Pearl” sneakers. Today, we chat with Kevin about why Aunt Pearl left such a lasting impression on him, why supporting cancer research and other charitable causes has been such a big part of his professional life, and how his close relationship with his Mom has shaped who he is today.
