Kevin Durant isn’t retiring anytime soon and could dominate the NBA well into his 40s

Kevin Durant isn't planning to take it easy anytime soon, and his latest remarks suggest he might keep playing into his 40s. While many athletes begin to consider their post-basketball lives, Durant appears to be all about the hustle, hitting the gym, and maintaining his top-tier performance on the court.

Is it possible that the Houston Rockets are witnessing the beginnings of a legendary longevity tale?

What Durant said about his retirement plans

When Ross Sorkin inquired how long Durant aims to stay in the NBA, Durant replied candidly, "As long as I can. I mean... I haven't put a number on it yet. Obviously thinking about retirement every year. What would be like. Who knows man. But when people ask me these questions everyday. You know help myself. Annoying. Enjoy that struggle of getting better every day.

And grinding as an NBA player. Playing my 40s."

Ross Sorkin then turned to Kleiman, asking about discussions on Durant's post-playing future in the context of their business ventures. Kleiman replied, "Yeah, I'd say in last two years. Not intentionally. I've started framing things. In a different thought process. With no idea how long he'll play. Knowing as much as he wants. He feels like having fun. But it's important.

It's like every other part of our business.

”He later added, “When we talk about it. We're thinking about the immediate. But its fun to start planning. And strategizing. Putting out on a whiteboard. Like what could look Just yesterday. The whole piece, pie. Of enterprise. What can fit in future. Its not something that. I think. Generation Of athletes. Is like there is no pressure. To think about how you're gonna make money.

Generations have been able to build business.

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He further elaborated, “And built wealth while they were playing. So the urgency. It's not like How do we replace. The revenue that you've created. Its a certain amount of your time. That would be back Like, so. My body and soul. So That's the conversation. And its more about. The way anyone would prepare. For their business."Kevin Durant also talked about what he might do after retiring.

When someone asked him if he was interested in the 2028 Olympics, he replied, "Yeah if im still me. I don' t want the gift of the veteran come sit on the way some days I was some things that would it's tough. It's a personality, but we'll see i still enjoy going to the gym every day so.".

Kevin Durant's performance in the 2024-25 season

Kevin Durant's statements are in line with his continued high-level play. In the 2024-25 season with the Phoenix Suns, he participated in 62 games, averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists each game.

His shooting efficiency was 52.7% from the field and 43.0% from three-point territory. These numbers got him his 15th All-Star selection.As of September 2025, there were no significant injuries or signs of aging. Durant anticipates maintaining the same performance in his age-37 season with the Houston Rockets.Also Read: Jayson Tatum calls out NBA fans who don’t include Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant in their top-5With elite stats at 36 and a passion for the grind that few stars possess, Kevin Durant isn’t just living in the moment; he’s setting up a legendary story of career longevity with the Houston Rockets. Retirement feels like a long way off, and for fans, the best of Durant could still be coming.