OAKLAND -- Still only 28 years old, Kevin Durant already is visualizing his post-career options.
The Warriors forward wants to stay involved in the NBA, and he aspires to levels above being a coach.
"I want to be a GM, want to own a team, hopefully own a team and run it," Durant said Thursday, after the team's morning shootaround.
Minutes before the trade deadline of noon Thursday, Durant acknowledged to following the various web sites devoted to basketball-related speculation regarding potential deals and the thinking behind them.
It's all part of his long-term plan.
"So I look to see what rumors are getting out there, what deals are being presented to these teams," he said. "Try to figure that stuff out. It's fun, especially for a guy who knows that part of the business."
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The latest former superstar to join the ranks of architects is Magic Johnson, who this week assumed control of the Lakers, the team with which he spent his entire Hall of Fame career. Johnson joins the likes of Larry Bird (Pacers) and Michael Jordan (Hornets).
Only Jordan, though, has the power of ownership.
Though several other former players run front offices, Durant would not be just another former player. Midway through his career, he already owns four scoring titles and an MVP trophy.
For now, he's doing his homework, examining the Collective Bargaining Agreement in order to better understand its complexities.
"Obviously it affects me and affects my peers," Durant said. "Like I said, I want to learn more and more about the business of basketball. I try to keep that fine line of keeping it pure and fun and also knowing that this is a really big business. So I like to go through the CBA, also ask questions."
