{
  "id": 13476582,
  "title": "Rockets legend Ralph Sampson reveals why Kevin Durant can play ‘for as long as he wants’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/rockets-legend-ralph-sampson-reveals-why-kevin-durant-can-play-for-as",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T17:34:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rockets-legend-ralph-sampson-reveals-173403488.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Rockets legend Ralph Sampson has revealed why he believes Kevin Durant can continue playing at a high level for many more years. Speaking to Kyle Odegard of Action Network, Sampson credited Durant's shooting ability, stating, \"He's had that (shooting ability) for life. The game has evolved, and its style fits him.\" Durant's efficiency has remained consistent, averaging at least 25 points while shooting 50% from the field and 40% from 3-point range in each of the past four seasons. Sampson also emphasized that health will be the primary factor determining Durant's longevity and the Rockets' championship prospects.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Rockets' Kevin Durant reveals emotional reaction to Thunder legend Russell Westbrook retiring",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/rockets-kevin-durant-reveals-emotional-reaction-to-thunder-legend",
        "published": "2026-10-10T16:43:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}