Overview
- Durant said he would consider playing in the 2028 Olympics only if he remains capable of high-level impact, saying, “If I’m still me, I’ll play.”
- He rejected the idea of a ceremonial spot, stating he does not want to be the veteran who “sits on the end of the bench” to chase a fifth gold.
- The 36-year-old is a four-time Olympic gold medalist for Team USA (2012, 2016, 2021/2020, 2024), the first male player to achieve four golds in basketball.
- Durant would be 39 by the 2028 Games; he is coming off a season with 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists over 62 games and has since joined the Houston Rockets.
- His comments came at the CNBC Sport x Boardroom: Game Plan event in Los Angeles, where he also said his interest in coaching fluctuates from day to day.