One of the most decorated players in the NBA Kevin Durant, recently revealed a deeply personal struggle that many fans might not be aware of. In an emotional conversation with podcaster Bobbi Althoff, Durant shared that despite his success and fame, he has wrestled with insecurities about his appearance.
Durant admitted that there were times in his life when insecurity became overwhelming. “Sometimes. I've been stressed, depressed six years ago like once,” he told Althoff. When asked why, he explained, “Just like I was insecure about how I looked. It was crazy.”
Kevin Durant's struggle with insecurities
The feeling, he said, began in his early 20s and grew as he adjusted to life as a towering young man in the public eye. Durant said,“I feel insecure about how I look every day. It just hit me all at one time.” Durant reflected on how his body shape and height had made him self-conscious growing up. By age 12, he was already six feet tall standing far above his peers. “I just felt like I stood out for no reason,” he recalled. Over time, he learned to embrace what once made him feel different and to focus instead on his talent, discipline, and mental well-being.
He acknowledged how irrational those thoughts seemed in hindsight, sharing that what helped him move past them was a moment of acceptance. Durant added,“Nothing is wrong with how you look. That’s how I got out of it.”
What's next for Kevin Durant?
Currently playing for the Houston Rockets, he continues to shine on the court averaging 27.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game with an impressive 52.2 per cent shooting accuracy. His openness serves as a powerful reminder that even the most accomplished athletes face their own internal battles
