Kevin Durant Regains Access to Bitcoin Wallet After Years

NBA star Kevin Durant began investing in bitcoin in 2016 after a dinner discussion with teammates sparked his interest. He and his longtime agent and business partner, Rich Kleiman, lost access to Durant's Coinbase account due to forgotten password information, resulting in years without being able to sell or touch the cryptocurrency. Despite this, the bitcoin investment has soared in value from under $1,000 per coin in 2016 to around $117,000 in 2025, benefiting Durant through forced holding. Kleiman highlighted that while they have struggled to regain full access, the value of Durant's bitcoin has grown significantly, turning the password mishap into an accidental advantage. Recently, Durant reportedly regained access to his Coinbase account, resolving a long-standing issue. The story illustrates both the risks of losing account credentials and the potential upside of long-term cryptocurrency investments.