Kevin Durant aims for Team USA general manager role after retirement

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Kevin Durant aims for Team USA general manager role after retirement
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Kevin Durant has expressed his desire to become the general manager of Team USA following his retirement from professional basketball. At 37 years old, Durant continues to play at a high level but recognizes the inevitability of retirement. He mentioned his aspirations during an interview with the Boardroom, drawing a parallel to current USA Basketball Managing Director Grant Hill. Durant’s ambition includes overseeing roster construction and player selection for international competitions like the Olympics. His successful business ventures also indicate he’s preparing for a successful transition post-playing career.

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  • Durant plans to target the GM position for Team USA after retiring.
  • He aims to follow in the footsteps of Grant Hill, the current GM.
  • Durant continues to perform well at 37 years old.
  • He discusses his post-retirement goals in a recent interview.
  • Durant has been successful in various business ventures outside basketball.
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  • 3:35 PMYahoo Sports‘I want that job’ – Kevin Durant eyes one of the biggest roles in basketball after retirement
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Kevin Durant already knows what he wants his post-retirement life to look like, and it starts with taking over one of the biggest jobs in American basketball. At 37 years old, Kevin Durant is still putting up numbers that defy every standard aging curve in sports.

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