Kevin Durant is widely expected to opt out of his contract with the Golden State Warriors and become the hottest name in the 2019 free-agent class. But whether he ultimately decides to stay put or sign for a new team, he's certain that legacy won't influence his decision.

"It ... it doesn’t (play a role)," Durant told Kerith Burke of NBC Sports. "Like I said, I’m just focused on the day to day. How can I be the best player I can be? Can this environment help me be the best player that I can be every day? Am I still learning? Am I still having fun being a student of the game?"

Currently in his third season with Golden State, Durant has seemingly done it all. He's been at the core of the Warriors' back-to-back title runs in the 2016-17 and 2017-18 season, earning Finals MVP honors on both occasions.

Durant was also named to the All-NBA second team and first team over the past two seasons, respectively. Despite a loaded list of accomplishments, the 30-year-old doesn't feel like he needs to build something elsewhere.

"I don’t need anything in this basketball world to fulfill anything in me," Durant said. "The NBA is never going to fulfill me. It’s going to make me feel good about all of the work that I’ve put in, but I think those days of me wanting to prove something to anybody or walk around with a huge chip on my shoulder is not my thing.

"It wasn't before, and I felt like I had to program myself to play with a chip on my shoulder, but I’m never good in that situation. I’m more relaxed and letting these days flow. I’m the best version of me. I don’t feel like I need anything like that to prove who I am. I’ve been in it for too long."

Durant is averaging 27.5 points, 6.9 boards, and a career-high 5.8 assists across 61 games.