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Seattle rookie Kevin Durant was the No. 2 overall pick in the latest NBA Draft. Durant's offensive skills will be counted on to lead the Sonics for years to come. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Age: 27.

College: Kansas.

Of note: Reached the national championship game in senior season with the Jayhawks.

Kevin Durant

Position: Shooting guard/forward.

Height: 6-9. Weight: 215.

Age: 19.

College: Texas.

Of note: No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft was the National Player of the Year a year ago at Texas.

Mickael Gelabale

Position: Guard/forward.

Height: 6-7. Weight: 215.