Kevin Durant Aims for Team USA GM Role

Kevin Durant wants to become the GM of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team. The Suns star also aims to play in a fifth Olympics in 2028.

Kevin Durant has declared that becoming the General Manager of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team is a major post-playing career ambition. The Phoenix Suns forward revealed his goal during an episode of the Boardroom show, which he co-founded.

"One of my main goals is to be the GM of the Team USA, one of these Olympics one of these years," Durant said. He expressed a clear desire to hold the position at least once.

The Current Leadership Structure

Grant Hill currently serves as the managing director for the U.S. men's national team, a role he has held since 2021. Hill's responsibilities include recommending the 12-player Olympic roster to the USA Basketball Board of Directors for approval. He also proposes candidates for the head coach and assistant coach positions.

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This structure gives the GM significant influence over team composition and coaching staff selection.

Durant's Unmatched Olympic Legacy

Durant's interest in the role follows an unparalleled Olympic playing career. He already holds the record for most gold medals in Olympic men's basketball history with four. He also possesses the highest career scoring total for any American basketball player in the Olympics, with 518 points. His complete Olympic stats highlight his dominance.

His scoring prowess was central to Team USA's success across multiple Games. Durant led the U.S. team in points per game during the 2012, 2016, and 2021 Olympics. In the recent 2024 Paris Games, he finished third in scoring for the team, behind Stephen Curry and LeBron James.

The Path to a Fifth Olympics

Despite looking ahead to an executive future, Durant remains focused on his playing career. He has repeatedly stated his intention to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. If selected, he would be 39 years old at those Games.

Making the 2028 roster would break a significant record. Durant would surpass LeBron James to become the oldest U.S. Olympic men's basketball player in history. Achieving a fifth Olympic appearance is a key personal target.

Speculation about the 2028 roster has already begun. Analysts project that Team USA will feature a very different lineup from the 2024 squad that competed in Paris. Questions remain about the potential participation of veterans like LeBron James and Stephen Curry. As the team evolves, fans can track its progress in the standings during qualification.

Durant's dual ambitions highlight his deep commitment to the USA Basketball program. He aims to contribute from the court for as long as possible before potentially moving into a front-office role. His stated goal adds a new dimension to his already historic legacy with the national team.

Source: Yahoo Sports