KD laughs off ASG competition, jabs at Luka, Jokic
Michael C. Wright
created: Feb. 12, 2026, 11:27 a.m. | updated: Feb. 12, 2026, 4:48 p.m.
"You should ask the Europeans and the World team if they're going to compete," the Houston Rockets star said, laughing.
"If you look at Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic now, let's go back and look at what they do in the All-Star Game.
For years, the U.S.-vs.-World concept has been discussed as a potential way to spark renewed interest in the All-Star Game.
Durant was later told that San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama intends to put forth maximum effort at the All-Star Game.
Wembanyama, speaking to reporters Tuesday night, said, "I've seen the All-Star Game, and obviously it hasn't been competitive.
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