Why Kevin Durant won’t become a broadcaster or podcaster after retirement

As it is The Houston Rockets continue their 2025-26 campaignstar ahead Kevin Durant has made it clear he has little interest in joining the growing wave of former NBA players entering broadcasting or podcasting after their playing careers are over.

In a recent interview with Bobby Althoff on her podcast, Durant discussed what life after basketball might look like and why is he planning to step away from the spotlight when he retires.

When asked by Althoff what he plans to do after his playing days are over, Durant gave a simple answer.

“I don’t know. Sit down. Calm down,” he said.

Althoff continued on, wondering if he was “retiring from life entirely.”

“Who knows? I might do it or I might just do a bunch of shit,” Durant replied.

When the conversation turned to what many NBA players are doing after retirement, Althoff mentioned the growing trend of athletes transitioning into media roles.

“Broadcasters, podcasters,” Durant said before quickly dismissing the idea.

“Uh, no. I thought I’d like to do that a few years ago. Now it’s like I’m overwhelmed with people. Just like…” he said.

Althoff suggested that Durant’s recognition and popularity could easily give him a prominent platform, but the Rockets forward explained that his thinking went beyond the possibilities.

“I would, but I don’t want to talk about people,” Durant said.

Kevin Durant is shining early with the Rockets as he plans a quiet life after basketball

Durant’s comments reflect a broader shift among veterans who have spent years in the media spotlight and may prefer a quieter life after basketball. Known for his open nature and willingness to engage with fans online, Durant has built a career defined not only by his results and longevity, but also by his honesty and self-awareness.

Now in his first full season with Houston after being acquired in a blockbuster seven-team trade from the Phoenix Suns, Durant remains one of the NBA’s most productive and efficient players. Through four games, the 37-year-old forward is averaging 27.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block while shooting 52.2 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from three-point range in 36.3 minutes per game.

Durant’s latest outing was another reminder of his continued excellence. In Houston defeated the Toronto Raptors on the road with 139-121 on Wednesday night, he had 31 points, five rebounds, three blocks and one assist while shooting 11-for-19 from the field and 4-for-8 from beyond the arc.

The Rockets, now 2-2 on the season, will wrap up their two-game road trip with a game against the Boston Celtics (2-3) on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET before returning home to host the Dallas Mavericks (2-3) on Monday.

While Durant continues to produce at an elite level on the court, his comments make it clear that when his playing days are over, he intends to trade the microphone and spotlight for peace, privacy and rest — a rare choice in an era when so many athletes are seamlessly moving from the hardwood to the broadcast booth.