--- title: "Kevin Durant: Five Gold Medals and the Challenge of the 2028 Olympics" description: "Kevin Durant has no plans to retire and dreams of a fifth Olympic gold in 2028! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ€ The NBA legend is ready to compete for a spot on Team USA at age 39. πŸ₯‡" date: 2026-08-03T13:28:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/kevin-durant-olympics-2028-fifth-gold tags: [kevin-durant, nba, olympics-2028, usa-basketball, houston-rockets] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Kevin Durant: Five Gold Medals and the Challenge of the 2028 Olympics ![Kevin Durant in USA Basketball gear, ready for the 2028 Olympics](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/03/kevin-durant-olympiada-2028-pyatoe-zoloto/kevin-durant-olympiada-2028-pyatoe-zoloto-1.webp) Star forward of the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant, has officially stated that he does not plan to retire from his professional career in the foreseeable future. The 37-year-old basketball player, already a legend in world sports, has set a new grand goal for himself, for which he continues to undergo grueling training and maintain his form at the highest level. ### Goal: The Los Angeles Olympics Durant's main focus for the coming years is the 2028 Summer Olympic Games, which will be held in Los Angeles. By the time the tournament begins, the forward will be 39 years old. Despite his age, the basketball player is confident in his abilities and intends to maintain a high level of play to once again wear the jersey of the USA national team. Durant is already a four-time Olympic champion, having won gold medals at the 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024 Games. If he can make the team in Los Angeles and win the tournament, it will be a historic moment: he will become the first man in basketball history to possess five Olympic gold medals. ### The Decision Lies with Selection Despite his personal motivation, Durant emphasizes that his participation in the national team is not automatically guaranteed. The final decision rests with the coaches of the national team and the officials of USA Basketball. "It all depends on Grant Hill (General Manager of Team USA) and the team's goals. I continue to work on improving my game and hope to receive this challenge. However, there are currently many excellent basketball players who also deserve a spot on the team," noted the forward. The question of Durant's return to the national team will depend on competition and the leadership's strategy. Nevertheless, the player himself demonstrates readiness to fight for a spot in the elite roster, confirming his status as one of the longest-lasting and most productive athletes in sports history.