Kevin Durant Shares His Views on Marriage and Relationships
Kevin Durant expressed that he does not wish to get married, considering divorce a more realistic outcome and preferring relationships with minimal expectations. The 37-year-old NBA star opened up about his romantic outlook during an episode of Bobbi Althoff’s podcast, Not This Again.
Durant’s Perspective on Marriage
“I think divorce is actually more of a realistic… ‘cause I mean, the percent is higher,”
Durant explained, referencing the high divorce rate, which Althoff noted is about 50%. He acknowledged that those are "not good odds" for marriage.
Basketball vs. Marriage Odds
“Yeah. But still, that's like banking on the rest, like, forever though. … I don't know if I want to take those odds.”
Durant contrasted marriage odds with the tough odds he faces in basketball but emphasized that committing to marriage feels riskier over the long term.
On Relationship Expectations
“It's just like the word ‘marriage’ that I get, but it's more so like what that relationship is like,”
He questioned the daily realities of companionship:
- “Do I want to be with this somebody every day?”
- “Hang with the same person every day?”
No Dreams of a Wedding Ceremony
Durant revealed he never envisioned a traditional wedding for himself:
“I never really dreamt of having a wedding day,”
“It was never really when I go to weddings. This is cool.”
Relationship Status
Durant also mentioned he is “not actually looking for anything” at this time, indicating a low-key approach to romance.
Author’s Summary
Kevin Durant prefers low-expectation relationships over marriage, finding lifelong commitment and weddings unrealistic given the high divorce rates and personal doubts.