Kevin Durant continues to expand his legacy beyond basketball. Amid his trade saga, Phoenix Suns star is now venturing into European football, and this time as a part-owner of one of the world’s most iconic clubs.
According to The Athletic, the two-time NBA champion is joining forces with Qatar Sports Investments to become a shareholder in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The move is part of a larger strategic partnership that could also include Durant advising on PSG’s ambitions to branch into basketball.
“Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant has expanded his relationship with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), investing directly into UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain as part of a strategic partnership that will also see Durant consult on the club’s ‘potential plans’ to expand into basketball,” the report read.
Kevin Durant is reportedly joining PSG as a part-owner, per @TheAthletic
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In an official statement released by PSG, Durant expressed his excitement about the deal and his personal connection to the city and club.
“It is an honor to partner with QSI and be a shareholder in Paris Saint-Germain—a club and city that is deeply close to my heart. This club has big plans, and I look forward to being part of the next phase of growth and exploring new investment opportunities with QSI,” Durant said.
Fans Roast Kevin Durant Over PSG Move
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Despite the strategic nature of the deal, fans on social media were quick to poke fun at Durant’s latest headline-making move. Many couldn’t help but turn it into a new angle for familiar jokes about his legacy and championship pursuits.
“Anything but a legit ring,” one fan wrote.
Anything but a legit ring
— LakersForum🌟🎥🎬 (@TheLakersForum) June 20, 2025
Another added, “KD’s made the news for everything besides winning since leaving Steph.”
KDs made the news for everything besides winning since leaving Steph.
— Jokicism 🃏 (@jokicgoatic15) June 20, 2025
One sarcastic user joked, “Suns couldn’t find a team to take him so they shipped him off to a different sport.”
Suns couldn’t find a team to take him so they shipped him of to a different sport 😭
— 🇦🇺Archie (@ArchieBPistons) June 20, 2025
Some fans also mocked the timing of his investment, especially after PSG won the UEFA Champions League in this season.
“Of course he waits until they win their first Champions League. This guy is the definition of a frontrunner,” one comment read.
Of course he waits until they win their first champions league. This guy is the definition of a frontrunner
— Lex McDeuce (@StartMcBride) June 20, 2025
Another fan added, “Chased the ring so hard he found himself in another sport.”
Chased the ring so hard he found himself in another sport.
— Isaac (@Isaacm2277) June 20, 2025
The financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed. Despite the trolling, it’s clear KD is not afraid to take big swings in arenas far beyond basketball.
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