Kevin Durant shared his reflections on potentially surpassing Kobe Bryant in the NBA's all-time scoring list during an interview. Durant, who is entering his 19th season with the Houston Rockets at 38 years old, expressed how significant it would be to reach that milestone.
Read More
In addition to discussing his scoring aspirations, Durant mentioned his interest in representing Team USA at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He previously led the team to gold at the 2024 Olympics in Paris and has indicated he is not done with international basketball.
Durant also addressed his former teammate Russell Westbrook's retirement, admitting he felt “a little sad” when Westbrook decided to leave the NBA. Durant stated that he believed Westbrook had “five or six more years left” in his career. The two played together for eight seasons on the Oklahoma City Thunder and formed a well-known duo in the league.
As he prepares for the upcoming season, Durant downplayed the effectiveness of load management in light of his playoff injuries against the Los Angeles Lakers, insisting it wouldn't have helped his situation. He also took note of his reception during a recent preseason game in China, where he received MVP chants from the fans after scoring 15 points.
Durant's candid remarks about both his achievements and reflections on fellow players highlight his ongoing passion for the game.