How Many Rings Does Kevin Durant Have? 2 Titles, 2 Finals MVPs
How many rings does Kevin Durant have? Two NBA championships, both with the Golden State Warriors, in 2017 and 2018, and he was Finals MVP in each.
He turned 38 in September 2026 and is still playing for the Houston Rockets, so as of October 2026, the count stands at two, with a third still possible.
- Finals played
- 4
- Finals won
- 2
- Finals MVPs
- 2 (2017, 2018)
- Title team
- Golden State Warriors
- Finals record
- 2-2
- Age at each title
- 28, 29
Every Finals he played
- 2012HeatLost 1-4
- 2017CavaliersWon 4-1
- 2018CavaliersWon 4-0
- 2019RaptorsLost 2-4
Kevin Durant’s 2 rings at a glance
| Ring | Season | Opponent | Series | Durant’s Finals avg PTS / REB / AST | Clinching game | Durant in the clincher | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016-17 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4-1 | 35.2 / 8.2 / 5.4 | G5, 129-120 (home) | 39 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast | 28 |
| 2 | 2017-18 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4-0 | 28.8 / 10.8 / 7.5 | G4, 108-85 (away) | 20 pts, 12 reb, 10 ast | 29 |
Durant was Finals MVP both times. Data as of October 2026.
How the two titles were won
Every NBA Finals Durant has played in
| Season | Team | Opponent | Result | Games played | PTS per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Miami Heat | Lost 1-4 | 5 | 30.6 |
| 2016-17 | Golden State Warriors | Cleveland Cavaliers | Won 4-1 | 5 | 35.2 |
| 2017-18 | Golden State Warriors | Cleveland Cavaliers | Won 4-0 | 4 | 28.8 |
| 2018-19 | Golden State Warriors | Toronto Raptors | Lost 2-4 | 1 | 11.0 |
Durant’s record in the NBA Finals: 2-2. Data as of October 2026.
By the numbers: 15 Finals games and 455 points, or 30.3 a game (455 ÷ 15). In the nine games of his two title series he scored 291 points, 32.3 a game.
The 2012 loss came at 23, when his Thunder won Game 1 and then dropped four straight to LeBron’s Heat. The 2019 Finals is the odd one.
Durant missed the first four games, returned for Game 5 and scored 11 points in 12 minutes before tearing his right Achilles tendon. Golden State won that game 106-105 but lost the series to Toronto in six, so a third straight ring slipped away while he watched.
Durant’s ring count next to his peers
| Player | Rings | Finals MVPs | Regular-season MVPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Jordan | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| LeBron James | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Stephen Curry | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Kevin Durant | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Counts as of October 2026.
Both of Durant’s rings came alongside Stephen Curry; see how many rings Stephen Curry has for the two titles Curry won before and after. Both of his Finals wins came against LeBron James.
Durant was Finals MVP in every title run, two for two, a perfect record he shares with LeBron (four for four) and Michael Jordan (six for six). More NBA ring counts are on our NBA hub.
Rings next to his other honors
| Honor | Count | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NBA championships | 2 | 2016-17, 2017-18 (Warriors) |
| NBA Finals MVP | 2 | 2016-17, 2017-18 |
| Regular-season MVP | 1 | 2013-14 (Thunder) |
| Olympic gold medals | 4 | 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024 |
Data as of October 2026.
Olympic golds don’t count as NBA rings, though they explain why Durant’s trophy case looks fuller than two titles suggest.
He was the first male basketball player to win four Olympic gold medals.
Can Durant still win a third ring?
He is still a regular starter. In 2025-26, his first season in Houston, he averaged 26.0 points in 78 games, then played one game in the 2026 playoffs.
The 2026-27 season tips off in October, and the earliest a third ring could come is June 2027. This page will be updated after the 2027 Finals.
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Kevin Durant Championship rings FAQ
How many Finals MVPs does Kevin Durant have?
Two, one for each championship. He won the award in 2017 after averaging 35.2 points against Cleveland and again in 2018 after averaging 28.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 7.5 assists in a sweep of the Cavaliers.
Did Kevin Durant win a ring with the Thunder?
No. He reached one NBA Finals with Oklahoma City, in 2012, and the Miami Heat won that series 4-1. Both of his championships came later with the Golden State Warriors.
Why didn’t Kevin Durant win a third title with the Warriors?
He was injured for most of the 2019 Finals. He missed the first four games, tore his Achilles in Game 5 after 12 minutes, and Toronto won the series in six games.
How many NBA Finals has Kevin Durant lost?
Two. Oklahoma City lost to Miami in 2012, and Golden State lost to Toronto in 2019, a series in which Durant played only one game. That leaves him 2-2 in the Finals.
Did Kevin Durant win his rings with the Warriors?
Yes. Both of his rings came with the Golden State Warriors, in 2017 and 2018, and he was Finals MVP both years.
Is Kevin Durant still playing in 2026?
Yes. He is playing the 2026-27 season with the Houston Rockets, and his contract extension runs through 2027-28. His ring count is 2 as of October 2026.
Durant has two Finals MVP awards. Shaquille O’Neal has three, and his four rings are laid out year by year. Durant’s two rings both came with the Warriors. See who sits at the top of the most rings in NBA history. The Thunder, Durant’s first team, won the 2025 title after he left. See NBA championships by team.
Sources
Finals results, series stats, box scores and play-by-play: Basketball-Reference, including the 2017 NBA Finals and Kevin Durant’s career page.
Finals MVP seasons and clinching-game lines: NBA.com. Finals averages cross-checked with StatMuse, the 2019 injury with NBA.com and Olympic golds with USA Basketball.
Kevin Durant photo: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped and edited.
Last verified: October 14, 2026.
