DeMarcus Cousins ​​boldly predicts Kevin Durant in 37 years

As it is The Houston Rockets are preparing to open the 2025-26 NBA season Tuesday night against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins shared a bold perspective for the veteran striker Kevin Durantwho begins his 18th season and first in Houston.

Speaking on the latest episode of FanDuel’s Run It Back, Cousins ​​predicted that Durant could win another MVP award at age 37.

“There’s enough talent on this team that Kevin Durant at 37 can win the MVP,” Cousins ​​said.

He continued, “They’re going to win enough games. I think Kevin Durant can win the MVP this season.”

Cousins’ prediction comes as the Rockets enter a crucial season with championship aspirations after a major offseason overhaul. Houston finished 52-30 last year, securing the second seed in the Western Conference before fell to the Golden State Warriors in seven games in the opening round. The team rallied from a 3-1 deficit but ultimately fell short, prompting management to seek additional star power.

.@boogiecousins believes the 37-year-old Kevin Durant will win the MVP in his first season as a Houston Rocket 😳.

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— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) October 21, 2025

That pursuit culminated in a historic seven-team trade during the offseason that sent Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and multiple draft picks to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Durant. The blockbuster deal reshuffled Houston’s roster, pairing Durant with Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet, though VanVleet suffered a torn ACL during minicamp and will likely miss the entire season.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​predicts Rockets’ Kevin Durant can compete for MVP at age 37

Durant, a two-time NBA champion and 2014 MVP, is coming off another strong campaign with Phoenix. He averaged 26.6 points, six rebounds and 4.2 assists per game last season while shooting 52.7 percent from the field and 43 percent from beyond the arc in 62 contests. Despite turning 37 before the start of the season, Durant is still among the league’s most effective and efficient scorers.

For Cousins, who has played alongside several superstars throughout his career, Durant’s longevity and skill level make him a legitimate candidate for the award even in his advanced years. His comments add to the growing intrigue surrounding Houston’s revamped roster and its potential to compete in a loaded Western Conference.

The Rockets’ acquisition of Durant marks their boldest move since the James Harden era. The franchise’s decision to commit to a win-on approach reflects confidence in the leadership of head coach Ime Udoka and the balance between veteran talent and emerging young players.

Durant’s arrival also brings renewed national attention to Houston, a franchise that hasn’t advanced past the second round of the playoffs since 2018. If Cousins’ predictions prove correct, Durant would become one of the oldest MVPs in NBA history, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone who won the Michael Jordan Award as a player 3-0.

The Rockets open their 2025-26 campaign Tuesday night on the road against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM ET on NBC Peacock as Durant makes his long-awaited debut in a Rockets uniform.