Updated: September 23, 2025
NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant catches up with Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated to discuss working with young basketball players, having his face on the side of a plane, backlash to the DeMarcus Cousins signing for the Golden State Warriors, his new contract to return to the team and play alongside Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala and others, the USA Basketball minicamp in Las Vegas, Gregg Popovich taking over for Mike Krzyzewski as U.S. coach, LeBron James deciding to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after winning a title for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Kawhi Leonard trade from the San Antonio Spurs to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for DeMar DeRozan.
Durant significantly enhanced the Warriors' offense with his scoring and defensive prowess, which greatly contributed to their success. His ability to naturally fit into an all-star roster helped maintain their championship-winning form.
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Recent Milestones in Kevin Durant's Career
In 2024 and 2025, Kevin Durant continued to achieve significant career milestones. He reached 30,000 career points and became the only male basketball player to win four Olympic gold medals.
Durant also joined LeBron James as one of two players to score 40 points against all 30 NBA teams. Durant remains an essential figure in basketball history, making remarkable achievements with Team USA and setting numerous Olympic records.
