Don t drink "Pity" wine! KD talks about the 2028 Olympics: Only the top will go to the meeting

Kevin Durant is as old as wine - even at the age of 36, he averaged 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists per game in his last season with the Phoenix Suns. With Durant still at his peak, the Houston Rockets viewed it as the last key piece of the championship puzzle, believing that he could help the team upgrade from a regular season powerhouse to a strong team that makes a difference in the playoffs.

According to this trend, Durant's competitive state does not seem to have a cliff-like decline. Even though physical functions decline with age, the scoring master seems to be able to maintain his top scoring ability until he is 50 years old, and his performance on the field has never declined. Therefore, the Rockets superstar is very likely to follow in LeBron James' footsteps and still maintain at least an All-Star level when he turns 40 in September 2028 - a miracle.

The 2028 Olympic Games will be held in the United States, which is likely to be Durant's Olympic curtain call for Team US. The Rockets superstar has won four Olympic gold medals for his motherland (London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024), and he may hope to participate again to consolidate his record of No. 1 Olympic gold medal in history. But Durant made it clear that he was unwilling to accept charity quotas.

"If I could maintain my current level, of course I would like to participate. I don't want to be the kind of veteran who would make up the bench and win the fifth gold medal. " Durant admitted in an interview with reporter Law Murray at a sponsored event.

Kevin Durant talked about his willingness to participate in the 2028 Olympics: "Yes, as long as I can still maintain my current level "

Durant's career is a miracle - especially after suffering a severe injury from a ruptured Achilles tendon in 2019, he still maintained his outstanding form. This injury is devastating for most players, but even though Durant's athleticism has declined, he is still one of the most efficient and pure scorers in the NBA.

But Durant will never win the US team quota in 2028 based on his qualifications. He has extremely high requirements for his competitive level. Although he is in excellent condition, it is still unknown whether he can maintain his peak in three years. This Rockets star has always supported the growth of the new generation of superstars. If his condition declines by 2028, it will be a reasonable decision for him to choose to let the younger generation take over the Olympics.