Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has some seriously deep friendships, but they aren’t with other NBA players or celebrities. Nope, some of his closest buddies are 9-to-5 workers he met years ago through video games, and he trusts them with absolutely everything.
More Than Just Button Mashing
This isn’t some casual acquaintance thing, either. During an episode of *Boardroom Talks*, Speedy Morman asked KD about making friends online, and Durant spilled the beans. These guys have hung out at his house, been friends for damn near ten years, and one of them is literally one of his best friends. KD said, “I trust this dude with anything. Like seriously.” He just had to meet them in person after all those gaming sessions, and when he did, he realized they were genuinely great people. These friendships are real, lasting relationships.
His Digital Decompression Chamber
What’s wild is that while KD is a global sports icon, his crew has regular day jobs. He even joked, “How y’all got so much time to play the game with me?” For Durant, whose job is “from 9 to 11 in the summer” and he does it because he loves it, gaming is his “safe haven for real,” a place to decompress. He’s often in a party with ten guys, playing competitively, communicating, and trying to win. He sees it as “good for the soul” to vibe with your homies after a long day without needing a big night out. And get this, he’s also got 14-year-old “little homies” he connects with, even meeting them at EYBL games. He’s been consistently playing with about fifty different people over the last six years, many of whom didn’t even realize who he was at first. Can you imagine that reveal?
Still Ballin’ On and Off the Court
This dedication to gaming doesn’t mean KD isn’t still dominating the court. The 37-year-old, 16-time All-Star still averaged a ridiculous 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game for the Rockets in the 2025-26 season. He even made the All-NBA Second Team, proving he’s still an absolute force despite his age. Of course, his love for gaming even extends to complaining about his *NBA 2K* ratings every year, like being mad about his mid-range shooting in *NBA 2K27*, despite holding a 93 overall rating. As his incredible career eventually winds down, Durant’s already got his sights set on his next big move: becoming the managing director of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team. It’s clear he’ll stay connected to the game, but his gaming community? That’s definitely going to remain a constant.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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