Kevin Durant targets spot on Team USA for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Kevin Durant has confirmed he wants to be considered for the United States team at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, despite approaching his 40th birthday when the Games commence.
The Phoenix Suns forward has officially communicated his interest to USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill regarding a potential fifth Olympic appearance.
Durant, the all-time leading scorer in US men’s Olympic history, helped secure a fourth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Games last summer.
"I didn’t want to just take my name out of consideration just because of the simple fact that I’m older and I did it before," said Durant.
"Grant understands my love for Team USA. That’s my family."
‘I have got my work cut out’
The two-time NBA champion will be 39 years old when the Olympic Games return to American soil in 2028.
Despite his legendary status within the international setup, the veteran forward insists he expects to earn his place on the squad on merit rather than reputation.
"The level of love I have for Team USA and the whole organisation over there is unmatched, so I’d love to be part of it until I’m done playing," he added.
"I understand how tough that decision is for Grant, and how many great players are going to emerge the next year and a half, and I’m also very old compared to a lot of these players."
"I know I’ve got my work cut out for me to make that team."
Chasing further glory
Durant became the first American male basketball player to win four Olympic gold medals following the victory in France in 2024.
However, he clarified that his motivation is not linked to matching the record of five golds held by women’s basketball icons Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird.
"I just love playing for Team USA. I love representing my country," he affirmed.
"That’s the first and most important thing – it’s putting that USA across my chest and representing where I come from."
Durant remains one of the league’s premier scorers in his 18th NBA season, currently averaging 25.9 points per game with 50.7% shooting accuracy.