Durant in 2018: Preparing to retire at the age of 35! 2025 KD: I hope to fight until I was 40 years old😅

In June 2018, Durant, who was only 30 years old, had won his second championship trophy and second FMVP. In an interview, he expected that his retirement age would be the same as his jersey number (35 years old).

"The game is the way to survive, and you have to continue to study it carefully," Durant said. "Whether you like it or not, just like no one wants to stay in school for a long time, at some point you must be ready to graduate. 35, this is just a number in my mind."

Recently, Durant talked about retirement again in an interview and exchange event on Boardroom. KD said: "How long can you play? There is no specific number. Of course, I consider the issue of retirement every year, but I don't want to think about this picture now. I still enjoy my hard work as an NBA player. I hope I can play until I am 40."

Durant is about to celebrate his 37th birthday this month.