LeBron James has publicly agreed with Steve Kerr’s assertion that Kevin Durant is the greatest men’s Olympic player of all time. The endorsement came during the Netflix documentary “Court of Gold,” where Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, praised Durant’s unparalleled achievements on the Olympic stage.
“Kevin’s the greatest men’s Olympic player of all time,” Kerr declared in the documentary.
LeBron James, who has shared the court with Durant in multiple Olympic campaigns, echoed this sentiment by posting “Facts!!!!!!!!!!!” on his Instagram story, further solidifying Durant’s legacy in the eyes of many.
LeBron James agrees that Kevin Durant is the Greatest Men’s Olympic Player of All-Time.
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Durant’s Olympic career is nothing short of remarkable. He has won four gold medals, more than any other male basketball player in history. His journey began at the 2012 London Olympics, where he set a new Team USA scoring record with 156 total points, leading the team to victory. Durant continued to dominate in the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where he set a new U.S. Olympic record by averaging 20.7 points per game.
In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Durant added another gold medal to his collection, averaging 13.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game. Despite entering the tournament with a calf injury, Durant’s performance was instrumental in securing Team USA’s victory. He also surpassed Lisa Leslie to become Team USA’s all-time leading scorer in the Olympics, with a total of 518 points.
LeBron James, himself a three-time Olympic gold medalist, has immense respect for Durant’s contributions to Team USA. The two have shared numerous battles on the court, both as teammates and opponents, and James’ endorsement of Durant’s Olympic legacy carries significant weight.
Durant’s impact on the game extends beyond his Olympic achievements. His ability to score from anywhere on the court, combined with his versatility and basketball IQ, has made him one of the most feared and respected players in the world. As Durant continues to excel in the NBA, his legacy as the greatest men’s Olympic player of all time is firmly cemented.
With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on the horizon, fans are eager to see if Durant will add to his already impressive resume.
