Kevin Durant Reveals Turning Point In His NBA Career

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant revealed a turning point in his NBA career.

Mar 1, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) smiles as he is interviewed following the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-USA TODAY Sports / Brian Westerholt-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Durant is among the best players in NBA history.

Durant is currently playing for Team USA, which will be his fourth time competing in the Olympics.

Recently, the 2014 MVP did an interview and revealed that the 2012 Olympics were a turning point for his NBA career.

Durant: "2012 was the turning point in my career. Just being around greats every single day. Seeing how they operate, I just took a lot of that stuff with me."

"2012 was a turning point in my career"

Kevin Durant on the impact London 2012 had on his career and what the Olympic experience means to the younger members of Team USA.#Olympics | #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/fVOEU2KEW2

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 20, 2024

Currently, Durant is dealing with an injury and has been unable to play in any of the team's first four exhibition games.

Via Joe Vardon of The Athletic: "Kevin Durant (calf) is not playing for Team USA against South Sudan, sources said. He is on the floor going through pregame work and looks good"

Kevin Durant (calf) is not playing for Team USA against South Sudan, sources said. He is on the floor going through pregame work and looks good

— Joe Vardon (@joevardon) July 20, 2024

Durant is coming off another excellent season where he averaged 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 52.3% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 75 games.

He will turn 36 before the 2024-25 season but is still among the best 15 players in the NBA.

Feb 8, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) dunks the ball during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Durant has also spent time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets over his 16 seasons in the NBA.

The future Hall of Famer won two NBA Championships (and two Finals MVPs) with Golden State.

His career averages are 27.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 50.1% from the field and 38.7% from the three-point range in 1,061 games.