Kevin Durant Achieves Unique NBA History With Rockets
Kevin Durant joined the Houston Rockets via a blockbuster trade from the Phoenix Suns last offseason in search of his next championship-contending team.
After winning two titles with the Golden State Warriors, he was hoping for a talented, younger Rockets roster featuring Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., and Amen Thompson.
While Houston reached the postseason, it was a difficult draw, with KD sidelined by injury and his squad watching as the Los Angeles Lakers, led by a still-very-talented 41-year-old LeBron James, contended.
However, Durant’s season was still strong overall, and the NBA rewarded the Rockets’ All-Star by naming him to the All-NBA Second Team.
He joined the Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, and Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell on that five-man squad.
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That marked Durant’s sixth time making the All-NBA Second Team, adding to his six All-NBA First Team selections dating back to 2010, when he was much younger and playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
All of those major honors in KD’s career have also helped him achieve a unique piece of NBA history. With his latest selection, he is the only player in the league’s history to make an All-NBA Team with five different NBA teams.
In addition to earning the honor this year in Houston, he was selected to the All-NBA Team while playing for the Seattle/OKC franchise, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, and Phoenix Suns. It’s a feat that even LeBron hasn’t accomplished, and may never, as he’s only played on four different teams.
KD often receives criticism for participating in today’s NBA trend of chasing championships by hopping from team to team. LeBron has received the same sort of criticism for his efforts to win rings throughout his legendary career, but both players have easily earned their spot among all-time greats.
It’s also no easy feat to join a new team and become acclimated to a new style of play, game plan, and roster. Durant has seemingly been able to fit into most team lineups with ease and continue doing what he does best when he remains healthy and on the court.
This past season, he averaged 26 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 78 games for the Rockets. With a 52-30 record, they earned the Western Conference’s No. 5 seed and, despite failing to advance past the first round, still seem like a team capable of making noise next season.
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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 7:02 PM.