Kevin Durant’s attempt to hide from paparazzi during a Malibu date on Tuesday night did not go as planned, with the 37-year-old Houston Rockets star discovering that his 6-foot-11 frame made stealth impossible.
The NBA veteran was spotted leaving Nobu Malibu with an unidentified woman and tried to blend in behind a tall bush to avoid photographers. According to paparazzi on the scene, Durant waited for several minutes while the woman emerged from the restaurant before they both entered the same vehicle together.
The incident quickly went viral across social media, with images and videos spreading widely as fans reacted to the comical failed attempt at privacy. His height, which is a significant advantage on the basketball court, proved a liability when attempting to conceal himself, as his head remained visible above the foliage.
Durant, who just completed his first season with Houston after joining the Rockets, has historically kept his romantic life private. In recent interviews, he expressed skepticism about marriage, telling podcast host Bobbi Althoff last year that he views divorce statistics unfavorably and prefers relationships without the formal title or expectations that come with engagement.
Sources
- New York Post — reported Durant’s age, the location (Nobu Malibu), the date (Tuesday evening), his height, the bush-hiding attempt, and the woman’s emergence from the restaurant
- Yahoo Entertainment — confirmed the date as Tuesday, June 3, 2026, and the paparazzi encounter
- IMDb — corroborated the hiding attempt and his height disadvantage
