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Kevin Durant: “I *will* play in the Olympics next year.”

— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) October 2, 2023

Kevin Durant emerged as the inaugural luminary to affirm his participation in the forthcoming Olympic Games, while an array of fellow luminaries have conveyed their eagerness to partake in the event.

LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, and Bam Adedayo have also vocalized their inclination to pledge allegiance to Team USA, while it is anticipated that Joel Embiid will join the roster after electing to represent the American side.

The reigning MVP and leading scorer was entitled to compete for three national teams (Team USA, France, Cameroon) and ultimately opted for the American contingent.

Kevin Durant will rejoin Team USA after spearheading the squad to a gold medal victory in the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. Durant has clinched three consecutive gold medals with Team USA in the Olympics, maintaining an average of 29.9 points over the course of the triumvirate Gold Medals in which he has participated (2012, 2016, 2021).

He also secured the FIBA World Cup title in 2010, firmly establishing himself as the all-time leading scorer with an impressive tally of 436 points. Durant, alongside other eminent NBA figures, aspires to restore Team USA to its pinnacle following its fourth-place finish in the FIBA World Cup last month.

This marks the second consecutive edition of the FIBA World Cup in which the Americans fell short of clinching the title, following their seventh-place finish in 2019.

Presently, Kevin Durant has fixed his gaze on the Phoenix Suns, endeavoring to guide the franchise to championship glory. Phoenix has made an unwavering commitment to championship aspirations, securing the services of Bradley Beal during the offseason, complementing the formidable duo of Durant and Devin Booker.

Durant and the Suns are poised to embark on their regular-season campaign with an away fixture against fellow championship contenders, the Golden State Warriors, scheduled for Tuesday, October 24.