Kevin Durant to be Subject of New Netflix docuseries, Continues with Rockets Extension
Overview
NBA superstar Kevin Durant will be the focus of a new docuseries produced by Netflix, offering an in-depth look at his life and career. The series will feature revealing interviews with Durant, alongside contributions from his mother, Wanda Durant, father, brother, coaches, and teammates.Production began before the 2023-24 NBA season and is slated to continue for years, documenting Durant’s career as he enters it’s later stages.
Docuseries Details
The docuseries will be directed by Robert Alexander,known for his work on A Man Named Scott,SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,and Shaq.Netflix announced that the series aims to present Durant’s most candid interviews to date.
Filming commenced prior to the 2023-24 season and will extend into the current season and beyond,capturing Durant’s journey as he progresses through the final chapters of his professional basketball career.
Durant’s Recent Contract Extension with the Rockets
On October 24, 2024, Kevin Durant, 37, agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Houston Rockets, securing his position with the team through the 2027-28 season.the deal is worth $90 million, according to ESPN. The second year of the contract includes a player option, granting Durant the choice to remain with the Rockets for the 2028-29 season or explore free agency.
Projected docuseries Timeline
Given the filming timeline,the docuseries is expected to cover Durant’s final two seasons with the Phoenix Suns,his trade to the Houston Rockets in the 2025 offseason,and his subsequent performance with the Rockets beginning in the 2025-26 season and continuing through the duration of his contract. This provides a unique prospect to document a pivotal period in Durant’s career as he joins a new team and perhaps contends for championships.
Kevin Durant’s Career Highlights
Kevin Durant is a 15-time NBA All-Star,renowned for his scoring prowess and versatility.He has previously played for the Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, and Phoenix Suns before joining the Rockets. Durant has won two NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors (2017, 2018) and has been named NBA Most Valuable Player (2014).
