Amen Thompson participated in an NBA 2K26 game against Kevin Durant, winning the matchup. In a short clip, Thompson and Durant exchange casual remarks and alternate turns on the console, giving viewers a look at the team’s off-court interactions. The exchange illustrates the combination of younger players and veterans within the Rockets organization.
Thompson’s age jokes hit Durant right on Boardroom
The video was posted on Kevin Durant’s Boardroom channel, featuring Thompson playing alongside the veteran and noting Durant’s years in the league before securing the win. Boardroom reports that the exchange includes playful banter, in-game strategy, and mutual respect.
Durant, 37, continues to be a top scorer in the league, averaging 24.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists this season while shooting 48.5 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from three, according to ESPN.
Rockets’ young core leans on veteran calm
Sports Illustrated described the gaming session as part of a larger story. Durant serves as the Rockets’ veteran presence on a roster mostly made up of players born after 2000, and the outlet highlighted that Thompson has already taken on ball-handling duties on short notice. In this context, his performance in the video aligns with his role on the team.
On camera, Thompson mentions that he grew up watching Durant and describes him as a future Hall of Famer, while Durant recalls a time he became frustrated with 2K and almost broke a TV, as reported in the Boardroom piece.
For Houston, a chemistry clip worth replaying
Local outlets reported on the footage, highlighting the Rockets’ interactions off the court. The Houston Chronicle described Durant’s NBA 2K session and Thompson’s win, and reported the exchange as part of the team’s ongoing interactions and development.
Whether it is a late-night 2K match or a midseason game that counts, Thompson’s comments to Durant highlight the same point: the Rockets’ young core is developing quickly, growing more comfortable around their veteran star, and interacting with ease. For a Houston fanbase accustomed to tense seasons, moments like this are simply notable to revisit.
