To understand the level of distinction that Kevin Durant has brought to Oklahoma, let's go to Qatar.
Former Olympic gymnast and longtime Oklahoma resident Bart Conner was in the oil-rich country two years ago. Along with wife and fellow gold medalist Nadia Comaneci, they were at a reception with the royal family. Bart and Nadia struck up a conversation with one of the sons of the Emir of Qatar.
"Where do you live?" he asked them.
"We live in Oklahoma," they replied.
Over the years, Bart and Nadia have told that to thousands of people who they've met on their world-wide travels.