Kevin Durant has his sights set on a championship run with the Phoenix Suns this season. However, he is also focused on helping Team USA claim its fifth straight Olympic gold medal immediately after the end of the 2023/24 NBA season.
The two-time NBA champion and Finals MVP is committed to the national team for one final run and is expected to headline the roster alongside LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Kevin Durant spoke about playing for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics and made it clear that he wants to see his team ‘make a statement’ in the tournament.
“Interesting in seeing how you work and what makes you, you, because all greats are going to be here. So I’m excited about that, but the accolade piece, having four [gold medals]. I think I’d be the only one. Let’s go get four. I want to really make a statement on how dominant our players are. Like 40, 50-point wins. I want to do that,” Kevin Durant told Duane Rankin of AZ Central.
Kevin Durant shares excitement about re-joining Team USA
Kevin Durant has been one of the few NBA megastars that has been committed to Team USA for most of the major FIBA tournaments. Durant has been playing for Team USA since 2010 and has appeared in 31 games, with averages of 20.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists. He has won a total of four gold medals in the Olympics and FIBA World Cup.
“I’m trying to play real minutes, I’m trying to be responsible and have a real role, and I know that’s going to come for the work I put in practice and all of that stuff, but I’m ready for that, and I’m excited about being around that bond and USA brotherhood again, man. It’s unmatched,” Kevin Durant said.
For the time being, the superstar forward is focused on his season with the Phoenix Suns, who are fifth in the West with a 35-24 record. Durant has averages of 27.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists
