Durant would consider 2028 Olympic run only if he can contribute

Kevin Durant said he would consider one more Olympic run for Team USA at the Los Angeles Games in 2028, but only if he can still play a meaningful role. Speaking at CNBC Sport and Boardroom's Game Plan event in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the 36 year old four time Olympic gold medalist made clear he would not return merely as a ceremonial veteran. "Yeah, if I'm still me," Durant said. "I don't want the gift of the veteran, come sit on the end of the bench and get your fifth."

Durant becomes the first man in Olympic basketball history to collect four gold medals, having played for Team USA in 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024. He helped the United States reclaim gold in Paris last year while averaging about 13.8 points, six rebounds and 2.3 assists in just over 22 minutes per game, and he is the leading scorer in Olympic basketball competition with 518 points, according to statistical records. If he pursues 2028, he will be 39 years old when the Los Angeles Games begin, and his availability will likely hinge on his health and on-court productivity.

Durant is coming off another high-level NBA season that earned him a 15th All-Star nod. Last season with the Phoenix Suns he averaged roughly 26...