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Kevin Durant is now just days away from fighting hard with Team USA in hopes of winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
He has been in this situation before and Durant admitted that it changed his career and life.
Speaking with The Olympic Games, Durant said that appearing with Team USA in the 2012 games was “a turning point” for him.
He said that playing with some of the greatest players of all time had a profound impact on him and he wants to influence, assist, and guide the young players on this year’s squad.
“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
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In 2012, Durant was just one of many great NBA stars playing in the Olympics.
He was joined by LeBron James, James Harden, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, and others.
Additionally, historic veterans like Carmelo Anthony and Kobe Bryant were on the team, giving Durant a chance to perform alongside a couple of his heroes.
This year, Durant will be one of the vets and is hoping to work closely with some of the young stars like Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton.
He said he wants them to know that this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that they should cherish, celebrate, and never forget.
Expectations for this team are incredibly high and there is a very good chance that they come home with the gold.
That means it could be another major milestone in Durant’s iconic career.
He had to take some time off because of an injury but Durant is back and ready to play hard and the Olympics are now only days away.
The race to another gold medal has begun.
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