While Kevin Durant is famously locked in on the basketball court, his outlook on lifelong partnerships is decidedly more open. In a candid conversation, the Houston Rockets superstar and two-time NBA champion revealed a deeply personal stance: he doesn’t see marriage in his future, citing daunting odds and a preference for a life without the pressure of “forever.”
THE “50/50” GAMBLE: WHY DURANT IS HESITANT
During a revealing interview with influencer Bobbi Althoff, Durant didn’t hold back when the topic turned to matrimony. The 37-year-old forward, who was engaged to ex-WNBA player Monica Wright in 2013 before calling it off, expressed stark skepticism about the institution of marriage.
Kevin Durant admits he doesn’t expect to get married 11 years after calling off an engagement
“I think divorce is actually more realistic, ’cause the divorce percentage is higher, right?” Durant stated. When Althoff suggested the odds are always 50/50, Durant countered, “That’s not good odds to me… I don’t know if I want to take those odds.”
For Durant, the very concept of banking on a single person for the rest of his life feels like a risk he’s not willing to take. “Do I want to be with somebody every day and hang with the same person every day?” he pondered aloud.
A LIFE WITHOUT WEDDING BELLS? IT’S A “COOL EVENT,” NOT A DREAM
Unlike many who dream of their wedding day, Durant confessed it’s a vision that has never captivated him. “I have never really dreamt of having a wedding day,” he admitted. “When I go to a wedding, it’s like ‘oh this is cool, oh it’s dope.’ It’s not like it needs to happen in my mind.”
Despite his current perspective, the Phoenix Suns veteran isn’t completely closing the door. He stressed that he’s not actively seeking a serious relationship but left a sliver of possibility open. “I’m sure that it may happen,” he conceded. “I’m not closing the door on nothing, but I’m not expecting it is all I’m saying.”
THE IDEAL PARTNERSHIP: FRIENDSHIP OVER TITLES
The NBA veteran says he doesn’t think he could remain with one partner for the rest of his life
So, what would a potential partnership look like for one of the NBA’s greatest scorers? It all boils down to a foundational friendship. Durant explained he’s looking for “just somebody I can hang out with everyday, somebody I can talk to that’s cool.”
He emphasized that the formal labels of “girlfriend” and “boyfriend” can create a “cloud” of expectation that gets in the way of a natural connection. “No expectations is better for me,” Durant said, “because sometimes I might not want to talk to you or see you.”
Kevin Durant’s candid reflections paint a picture of a man who knows himself well. On the court, he’s a relentless competitor chasing championships. Off the court, he values his freedom, his peace, and the simple, unforced dynamic of a true friendship over the structured expectations of marriage. For now, his heart belongs to the game, and he’s perfectly content with that.