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Kevin Durant says he ‘didn’t think’ about morality of FanDuel sponsorship

Durant said that Victor Wembanyama's recent stance against partnering with gambling-related companies has "nothing to do with me."

By William Guillory · The Athletic

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 7:13 PM

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Kevin Durant stated he did not consider morality before entering a sponsorship deal with FanDuel.
Durant's remarks followed Victor Wembanyama's statement that promoting gambling companies is sad and unacceptable to him.
Durant noted he chooses sponsorships based on authenticity and his personal daily usage of products.

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Kevin Durant stated he did not consider the morality of his partnership with FanDuel before signing a deal with the gambling company. Durant's comments came in response to San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who previously criticized players promoting gambling and stated he would never accept such sponsorships.

Durant explained that his endorsement choices depend on personal authenticity and whether products align with his daily life. His media company, Boardroom, has partnered with FanDuel since 2022, which includes regular sponsored NFL parlay segments.

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Kevin Durant says he ‘didn’t think’ about morality of FanDuel sponsorship

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