Kevin Durant continues to prove that leaving the Golden State Warriors in 2019 has not cost him his elite form. From the Brooklyn Nets to the Phoenix Suns and now the Houston Rockets, KD remains an isolation maestro—leaving many Warriors fans wondering: “What if he had stayed after the 2018–19 season?”
On Thursday night (January 29, 2026), Durant scored 31 points (12/22 FG, 3/8 3PT) in the Rockets’ 104–86 win over the Atlanta Hawks—and he just hit an incredible historic milestone:
*“Kevin Durant ties Stephen Curry for 2nd all-time in games with 30+ points on 65%+ True Shooting”* — according to Real App on X.
Both are 37 years old—an age where most players have clearly declined—yet Durant and Curry continue to perform at a prime-like level thanks to their elite shot-making (catch-and-shoot, creating space, deep shooting).
This season’s stats for the duo:
Kevin Durant (Rockets): 26.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists per game, shooting 51.3% FG and 40.9% 3PT through 43 games.
Stephen Curry (Warriors): 27.3 points, 4.9 assists, 3.6 rebounds per game, shooting 46.8% FG and 39% 3PT.
Both are playing at an All-Star level despite their age. What’s special is that they rely on skill and basketball IQ rather than pure athleticism—which helps them maintain their performance longer than more physically-reliant players.
Where do the Rockets & Warriors stand?
Rockets (29–17): 4th in the West, 7–3 in their last 10 games—with Durant as the scoring leader.
Warriors (27–22): 8th in the West—Curry remains the heart, but the team needs more depth to secure a playoff spot.
Both former teammates are now leading different teams, yet they remain top-tier superstars at age 37. Can they keep this up for a few more seasons?
NBA fans, what do you think?
Can Durant and Curry play at this level until age 40?
Who will finish their career with more individual records?