Durant is expected to participate in the 28th Olympics: admits he doesn t want to sit on the bench and may compete for the fifth Olympic championship

On September 17, Rockets new player Kevin Durant participated in an interview and exchange event organized by Boardroom and CNBC. During this period, Durant stated that if he could still maintain a high level, he would be willing to play for the 2028 Olympics for the US men's basketball team, and he did not want to just sit on the bench.

talked about the Olympics at the event, and Durant said: It is an unparalleled experience to represent the country. The United States provides such a platform that people all over the world can see our performance. It is not only a pride to serve the country, but also to be able to feel the love of the people of each country for their own country. This is a special thing. The Olympics last summer were very exciting, and that kind of experience was hard to describe in words.

Durant continued: I always recommend that young players try it if they have the opportunity to play for the country. This will be an incredible experience.

When talking about whether he is willing to participate in the 2028 Olympics, Durant said: "Of course, if I were still the same me. But I don't want to sit at the end of the bench and enjoy the so-called 'veteran's welfare'. "

Durant is 36 years old and will be 37 in more than a month. By the Los Angeles Olympics three years later, Durant will be close to 40 years old; Durant has represented the US men's basketball team in the Olympics four times and led the national team to win Olympic gold medals four times; at last year's Paris Olympics, Durant, James and Curry joined forces to lead the US men's basketball team to create a five-game consecutive Olympic championship, and Durant personally set a record for four consecutive Olympic championships.

talked about whether to be a coach in the future. Durant said: It depends on the mood. Sometimes I think about it, but sometimes I feel it is not suitable. It is not easy to become a qualified coach, it depends on your mood. But I am still enjoying training every day, which may be a good start.

This offseason, Durant was sent to Houston in a major deal between the Rockets and the Suns. He will wear the Rockets No. 7 jersey in the new season and lead the team to the championship.