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Kevin Durant isn’t ready to rule out another Olympic run, but the four-time gold medalist has made it clear there’s only one way he’ll be back with Team USA in 2028.
“Yeah, if I’m still me,” Durant said at CNBC’s Game Plan 2025.
KD On playing in the 2028 Olympics 😂 “If I’m still me I’ll play I don’t want that veteran sit on the end of the bench and get your 5th”via @ashtenjewell pic.twitter.com/WjdgJFEHqy
— Swish Cultures (@swishcultures_) September 17, 2025
The 36-year-old forward was pretty direct in saying he has no interest in legacy appearances or symbolic roster spots.
“I don’t want the gift of the veteran ‘come sit on the end of the bench.’ But we’ll see. I still enjoy going to the gym every day, so that’s a start,” Durant explained.
By the time the Los Angeles Games tip off in July 2028, Durant will be 39 years old.
While his focus remains on finishing strong in the NBA, Durant has also left the door open for life after playing.
“Some days I would, some days I wouldn’t,” he said when asked about coaching in the future. “It’s tough dealing with personalities. Some days I’m up for it, some days I’m not, but we’ll see.”
With LeBron James and Stephen Curry unlikely to be part of Team USA in 2028, Durant could end up being the oldest player on the roster.
At the 2024 Olympics, KD averaged 13.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in just over 22 minutes per game, helping the United States secure its fifth straight gold medal.
He also became the first male basketball athlete with four Olympic golds in his resume over an incredible 12-year span.
He’s also the leading scorer, male or female, in Olympic basketball competition, with a total of 518 points.
Last season with the Suns, he put up 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists before being traded to the Houston Rockets this summer.
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