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Kevin Durant the NBA superstar unfiltered about his basketball journey, dealing with criticisms, new chapter in Houston, career choices, teammates he respects, Kobe bond, social media use, family ties, business advice and life after hoops

Pivot Podcast

The Pivot Podcast Network

Sports, Football, Society & Culture

4.93.1K Ratings

🗓️ 28 October 2025

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

“If you are questioning what I’m doing, then why not get it from the source?” When you've consistently done the work to be one of the best, it's not just the on court respect and praise that is earned, it's how your voice resonates beyond the game and no better example of this than Kevin Durant. In this powerful and candid conversation, NBA superstar Kevin Durant sits down with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor to open up like never before. From his early days in Prince George’s County to becoming one of the most dynamic scorers in NBA history, KD reflects on his journey through every team he’s played for — the Thunder, Warriors, Nets, and Suns — and what each chapter taught him about loyalty, leadership, and growth. He opens up about overcoming devastating injuries, finding balance off the court, and the evolution of his mindset through success, criticism, and reinvention. He doesn't shy away from the questions surrounding his choices, his direct demeanor on social media and describes how he sees his iconic career vs. how it's viewed by the world. Revealing the darkness he experienced from his injuries to rediscovering the light from his time away from the game, KD's love and appreciation for the camaraderie, the intense competition and the high demands of the sport. He shares how special Olympic moments have been, how winning a championship doesn't define his legacy and lets us in on his bond with players around the NBA, especially Anthony Edwards, who he sees a lot of himself in and compares their relationship to a similar one he shared with the late Kobe Bryant. Durant also talks deeply about family, sharing heartfelt stories about the impact of his mother, Wanda, and his relationship with his father, Wayne, and how thier love and lessons shaped the man he is today. The conversation turns to business and life beyond basketball — from his ventures in media and tech with Boardroom to his vision for empowering the next generation of athletes and creators. And of course, KD keeps it real about being a lifelong Washington Commanders fan — the highs, lows, and that unwavering DMV pride. It’s vintage Durant: honest, thoughtful, competitive, and always evolving. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button, like and comment- we love hearing from you Pivot family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Houston's Kevin Durant is now playing in his 19th NBA season. He already has two rings and two

0:06.9

finals MVP. He also has the league MVP. But the natural born Hooper says he's not done yet. He's

0:13.8

PG County's finest, a place he gives a ton of credit for making him who he is. He also credits

0:19.8

his parents, who despite their differences,

0:22.8

did all they can do together to help him reach his full potential. Now, you know, he's going to keep

0:28.6

it real. And he told us that Twitter is more than just morning coffee. It's how he connects with

0:33.6

people, allows them to get the answer straight from the source. And the tiny bit of troll in him believes that he inspires clapbacks like Russell Wilson's

0:43.3

recent tweet on Sean Payton. He talks life, ball, retirement. He tells us that both going

0:51.3

and leaving Golden State were difficult decisions. And he lets us in friendships he

0:57.6

gained in the Olympics, one with Kobe Bryant and another with Anthony Edwards. He tells us why

1:03.5

he loves this game of basketball so much and how it's brought so many people together.

1:08.9

His team was off to a rough start this season, but they're now back on track.

1:12.6

And according to him, that two-game losing streak is unacceptable.

1:16.6

When you're a true baller and a true competitor, according to KD, you want to win all 82 games.

1:22.6

His biggest pivot was one we all got to witness live in the NBA finals, but the lessons that

1:28.8

he learned from that Achilles injury probably changed his life, and it certainly let him

1:33.6

know he wasn't quite ready for retirement.

1:36.8

This is KD. Real, up front, and center.

1:39.5

He's honest, he's raw, and he's on the pivot.

1:42.1

Please enjoy as me, Chan, and Fred chat with one of the NBA's greatest scores of all time. Kevin Durant. What up, bro? Chilling, man. Good to sleep, man. What's up, big dog? Tiptoe. Yeah. You go hold it? Huh? Can you hold it? What's up, boy? What, Gordon?

2:01.6

Yeah, yeah, I gotta get a...

2:02.6

You couldn't guard me on a football field.

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