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Could 2024 be the last time Kevin Durant suits up for Team USA?
The Phoenix Suns standout won his fourth gold medal as the U.S. defeated France 98-87 in the gold medal game on Saturday. Durant is the all-time leading scorer for the U.S. at the Olympics, but his status for 2028 is not settled.
Following the win, Durant was asked about the possibility of him playing at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. He took a conservative approach, declaring “we’ll see.”
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Four-time gold medalist Kevin Durant, USA Basketball’s all-time leading scorer, said, “we’ll see,” in terms of the possibility of playing in the LA 2028 Olympics. pic.twitter.com/0d7LvRS1G2
Durant has been on every U.S. team at the Olympics since 2012.
Durant averaged 13.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists across his Olympic slate. He scored 15 points in the gold medal game and added four assists and rebounds.
His only start came in the gold medal game and he had a different role on this loaded U.S. team. Still, he made his presence felt and became the first men’s player to earn four gold medals at the Olympics.
Durant will be 39 when the 2028 Olympics occur and would be in a similar position to what LeBron James was in this year. A motivator could be the chance to win the gold at home, something Durant has never had the opportunity to do in his Olympic career.
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Publish date : 2024-08-10 12:34:00
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