According to reports, Shin Kyung does not believe that Durant s age will hinder each other s cooperation

According to US sports media F/W reporter Sidante Gupta. Rockets star center Shin Kyung is preparing to partner with Durant in the frontcourt. While expressing his excitement in an interview with Anadolu News Agency, he also refuted critics who pointed out Durant's age as a problem entering the upcoming season. He said: "I'm so happy to play with Durant. Everyone is so happy to play with him. His age doesn't matter. At the end of the day, he's Kevin Durant. I have no doubt that he's going to bring a lot to the team. He's experienced and we have some very young players. I think he'll open the game for us. He's very effective offense and defense."

36-year-old Durant can be fair to assume he's entering the late stages of his career. It's a reasonable concern for a team willing to renew his contract for two years, hoping he can retire with the Rockets. While this may be viewed negatively in some cases, Durant is still an extremely effective offensive force. In the 2024-25 season, the superstar averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, shooting 52.7% from the field and 43.0% from three-pointers.

Although it is obvious that he is no longer the scoring force in his peak period, Durant has not declined much. In many ways, the forward remains one of the league's most capable offensive players, and he is bound to have an impact in the Rockets' game. Durant found himself in an interesting position in Houston. While this situation is somewhat similar to his experience with the Suns, Durant will now partner with a versatile star big man instead of a talented shooting guard. The Rockets have some talented young players, but Sengon positioned himself as the team's star. Sengon plays similarly to Nikola Jokic, with great creativity in possession of the ball. Last season, the Turkish striker averaged 19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. His regular season performance also earned him his first All-Star selection. Although his outside shooting ability is not very impressive, his efficiency within the three-point line is still stable. Whether it is his organizational ability or scoring ability, Sengon will be a great opponent for Durant, who remains a prolific scorer.

Shin Kyung continued to elaborate on his expectations for next season in the interview, saying: "Our goal is the championship. Everyone wants this. I hope we can give this to Houston City. " The Rockets are in a better position in the competition next season. With Durant's addition, Houston has gained some impressive talent in the offseason. With the depth and strength needed to compete with the best teams in the league, they will be a team worthy of attention. In addition, the introduction of this super giant in the offseason will cover the lower limit of the team, which will invisibly bring unpredictable upper limit to the team.

This is not only what Shin Kyung is looking forward to, but also the new season that Rockets fans are looking forward to. What do you think?