Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant. Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant shares shooting advice for Victor Wembanyama after matchup

By Mike J. Asti | Last updated Jan 29, 2026 5:33 PM ET

After his Houston Rockets lost to Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, Kevin Durant was still willing to share some advice for the young superstar.

Durant, who scored 24 points and moved further up an NBA all-time list — he's 10th in threes made — during the Rockets' 111-99 loss, was asked what he learned over the years when teams realized he shoots over anyone.

This question was in reference to one of the aspects of Wembanyama's game that he's still trying to figure out and perfect.

Kevin Durant shared what's helped to make him a deadly shooter from anywhere

"They just started all out double-teaming after a point, triple teaming sometimes. I mean, they not gonna get to the shot. They can contest all they want, but they try to deny and not let me catch the ball. It's that simple," explained Durant, detailing what he's dealt with throughout his career.

One thing that makes @KDTrey5 such a special bucket-getter? His high release point

He breaks down what he’s learned from defenses over the years, and how @wemby can continue to dominate shooting from a high vantage point. pic.twitter.com/zFLkqUSWxg
— NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026

Durant, listed at 6-foot-11, doesn't have the advantage Wembanyama does at 7-foot-4, which could make the 2023 No. 1 overall pick even more dangerous from anywhere on the court once he learns how to handle any defensive strategy against him.

Victor Wembanyama won the game and the battle against Kevin Durant

Not only did Wembanyama's team win the game, but he also got the better of Durant when comparing their individual performances.

Durant hit 8-of-17 shots for a 47.1% clip from the field and added six assist and two rebounds in 36 minutes. But Wembanyama put up 28 points in 29 minutes for a 53.3% shooting night. He posted a double-double, finishing his line with 16 boards and three assists.

The loss also puts Houston further behind San Antonio in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets are now 28-17 and in fourth place, placing them three games back of the Spurs, who hold a 32-15 record as the No. 2 seed.

The next matchup between the established Durant and the ascending Wembanyama will take place in San Antonio on March 8.

Mike J. Asti

Mike Asti is an experienced media personality and journalist with a vast resume and skillset, most notably from time with TribLIVE Radio and WPXI-TV. Asti now serves as the Managing Editor of WV Sports Now, where he leads the coverage of WVU sports. He has also covered the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and other teams within the Pittsburgh market

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