Could Kevin Durant Really Finish His Career Where It All Began? Anthony Morrow Thinks So
Could we see Kevin Durant in a Thunder jersey one more time? That’s the prediction from former teammate Anthony Morrow, who believes the future Hall of Famer might close out his legendary career in Oklahoma City - the city where it all started.
Morrow, who spent two seasons alongside Durant in OKC, isn’t just tossing out a hot take. Speaking on Beyond The Arc, he shared a conviction that will no doubt spark interest - and maybe even some debate - among Thunder fans.
“Our fans are the greatest fans on Earth, any sport to me,” Morrow said. “And you know, it is what it is.
And not a hot take, but I’m going to just say this: Honestly, I think Kevin Durant is going to end his career in Oklahoma City like when he’s done. I think Kev is going to come back to Oklahoma City for real.”
That’s a bold prediction, especially considering the emotional baggage still lingering from Durant’s 2016 departure to Golden State. The move came on the heels of the Thunder blowing a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals - a moment many OKC fans haven’t forgotten, or forgiven.
Durant, now with the Houston Rockets following a blockbuster offseason trade, doesn’t sound quite as optimistic about a warm welcome back in Oklahoma. Despite the Thunder raising a championship banner this past October - their first in franchise history - Durant was met with a chorus of boos when he returned to the Paycom Center.
And he’s well aware of the tension.
“I just think there's a lot of controversy surrounding my name in Oklahoma City,” Durant said on Up & Adams with Kay Adams. “To celebrate the start of the season with that context that's just floating around the game - I don't know if it's cool or not.”
Durant acknowledged the honor of opening the season against the reigning champs, but he also recognized that his presence might shift the narrative away from the Thunder’s achievement.
“I'm grateful to be playing on that night, being the first game people see on the new broadcast, but it's like, what storylines may come from this game? I have no clue.
And some storylines may not involve celebrating the game, celebrating OKC, and what they did last season. Some might involve me, which is unfortunate.”
For now, Durant has one year left on his current contract, with a $46 million player option for the 2027-28 season. That leaves the door open for speculation - and possibly, for a return to Oklahoma City, if the stars align.
The Rockets, meanwhile, are in the thick of the title conversation. Alongside teams like the Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, and Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston is seen as a legitimate threat to the defending champion Thunder. Durant’s arrival in Houston reshaped the roster - and the Western Conference - as Phoenix’s core was dismantled, leaving Devin Booker as the lone All-Star holdover.
So while Durant’s focus is clearly on chasing another ring in Houston, the idea of a full-circle ending in OKC isn’t off the table. At least not in Anthony Morrow’s eyes.
And in the NBA, we’ve learned never to say never.