Kevin Durant has not ruled out another Olympic run, even as he approaches the late stages of his career.
Durant, who turns 37 later this month, was asked about the possibility of suiting up for Team USA at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. His response was brief but telling: “Yeah, if I’m still me,” he said, according to Law Murray.
The Houston Rockets forward is already one of the most decorated Olympians in basketball history. He helped Team USA secure gold in Paris this past summer, his fourth Olympic appearance, alongside LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Anthony Edwards.
Durant has been the backbone of USA Basketball since his debut in 2012, when he powered the team to gold in London. He followed with medals in Rio 2016, Tokyo 2021, and Paris 2024, becoming the all-time leading scorer in Olympic men’s basketball history.
His comment reflects both his competitiveness and awareness of time. By 2028, Durant would be 39 years old, making him one of the oldest players to ever compete for Team USA if he decides to play.
Durant also touched on his post-playing interests, acknowledging that he sometimes envisions himself coaching while also considering team ownership in the future.
Still, his focus remains on extending his playing career at a high level. He averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists for Phoenix during the 2024-25 season, shooting 52.7 percent from the field and 43.0 percent from three.
His consistent production has kept him among the NBA’s elite scorers, more than 17 years after he entered the league with Seattle in 2007.
