NBA star Kevin Durant gave a decisive response when Logan Paul asked him about the possibility of fighting his brother, Jake Paul. Durant appeared on Logan’s “Impaulsive” podcast, where the conversation inevitably turned to whether the NBA icon would consider stepping into the boxing ring against Jake Paul.

Kevin Durant, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, is currently playing for the Phoenix Suns after moving from the Brooklyn Nets. Despite his athletic prowess, Durant made it clear that he has no intention of joining the celebrity boxing scene popularized by the Paul brothers.

When asked by Logan Paul if he would ever consider fighting Jake, Durant humorously responded, “No, hell no. Nah man, I see how he did a couple of NBA players. This man has been training for a long time. How long has he been training? Like, come on, bro. Of course, I will watch his fight with Mike Tyson, though. This is a young man’s sport, man.”

Jake Paul, who has gained fame as a YouTuber-turned-boxer, previously knocked out former NBA player Nate Robinson in 2020 during the undercard of the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight.

In the podcast, Durant’s reluctance to fight Jake highlights the respect he has for the rigorous training and dedication required in boxing, acknowledging that Jake Paul has been seriously preparing for his bouts.

Jake Paul is now set to face Mike Perry, an MMA star, on July 20. This fight comes after the rescheduling of a bout with Mike Tyson, originally planned for July, which had to be postponed due to Tyson’s health concerns. Despite the delay, the anticipation for the Tyson vs. Paul fight remains high, with many fans speculating on the outcome.

Paul expressed his confidence ahead of the fight with Perry, predicting a swift victory within three rounds. “My official prediction for the fight, three rounds or less,” Paul said. “I’m calling it now, these guys can’t hang with me. Nobody has been able to see my skill for the past year. I’ve had new coaches, and my development has been amazing.”

Kevin Durant’s clear response on Logan Paul’s podcast underscores his focus on basketball and respect for the sport of boxing, showing that he is not swayed by the allure of celebrity boxing matches.