Durant Full of Praise for Bogdanovic in Houston: 'He Inspires Me!'

Pulse Sports Team 16:01 - 03 October 2026

Bogdan Bogdanović joined the Houston Rockets this summer, where he teamed up with Kevin Durant, and the American superstar made no secret of his excitement about the Serbian's arrival.

Durant is playing alongside Bogdan Bogdanović for the first time in his career. While the two have crossed paths numerous times on the international stage, KD has now revealed that the Serbian national team captain is a massive inspiration to him.

"It's just incredible, I can't say enough good things about their work ethic (Bogdan and Marcus Smart). Bogi is... I always knew he was a hard worker, but seeing it up close every day—the pace he works at, how hard he pushes through every single rep—it inspires me. It makes me want to work even harder. He's battled through so many injuries and tough situations, yet he still approaches every day like a rookie, genuinely excited to play. He's a true veteran." - Kevin Durant

Durant is heading into his 19th NBA season, and with both him and Bogdanović on the roster, the Rockets are setting their sights on the top spot in the Western Conference.