The condition Kevin Durant sets to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Games

Kevin Durant has left an indelible mark on the history of Olympic basketball. Considered the best American player in this competition, the forward has scored more points than any other compatriot in a single Games: a total of 518. After winning his fourth gold medal in Paris 2024, the question now is whether he will continue in pursuit of the fifth.

When asked about the possibility of participating in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, the player himself left the door open. However, he was clear in emphasizing that he would only do so if he maintains a competitive level that truly allows him to contribute to the team. We will see if the Houston Rockets' player can sustain three more active seasons at a high level.

The 2028 tournament will also mark a changing of the guard in the US team. The generation that shone in Paris — with Durant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry as major figures — will give way to a new era led by Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, and Devin Booker, all of whom were already Olympic champions in 2024. Additionally, the emergence of young talents like Cooper Flagg and Paolo Banchero is expected as they are called to take on a leading role in the new era of American basketball.

However, Los Angeles could pose the biggest challenge for the United States in their quest to extend the streak of five consecutive gold medals. France was already the runner-up in Paris with Victor Wembanyama, who was just beginning his career. By 2028, the French center will be in his prime and likely considered the best player on the planet. Alongside him, names like Alex Sarr, Tidjane Salaun, and Bilal Coulibaly form a solid foundation that promises to compete at the highest level.

Other European powerhouses cannot be ruled out either. Serbia will continue to rely on the talent of Nikola Jokic, while Germany, the EuroBasket and World Cup champion, maintains a strong core capable of challenging anyone. These rivals forecast a much more balanced competition than in recent editions.

With four gold medals already in his trophy case, Durant represents the bridge between two generations. If he decides to compete in Los Angeles 2028, he will not only be seeking a fifth title but also aiming to conclude his Olympic legacy at home, in front of his fans. His story is already written, but there is still room for one last glorious chapter.

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