Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Garnett has some big dreams for his post-playing career.
"I want to buy the [Minnesota] Timberwolves," Garnett told Yahoo Sports. "Put a group together and perhaps someday try to buy the team. That's what I want."
Garnett is still Minnesota's all-time leading scorer after spending 12 seasons with the team. Garnett's only MVP award came in 2004 with the Timberwolves. Minnesota drafted Garnett with the fifth overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft. The team made eight consecutive playoff appearances with Garnett.
The Timberwolves were valued at $430 million in January, according to Forbes Magazine. However, the new NBA television deal is expected the increase the value of franchises across the league. Garnett has made $315 million in his NBA career to this point.
Nets general manager Billy King fully supported Garnett's goal.
"He would be one of the best owners in the NBA because he understands what the players need and he understands what it takes to be successful in the NBA," King told Yahoo Sports.
In May, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor made it known that he was searching for a minority partner that could potentially buy him out, but keep the team in Minnesota. Current Timberwolves president and coach Flip Saunders coached Garnett when he was in Minnesota.
"That is the one that has my interest. I have ties there. Flip's there," Garnett said.
However, that dream may be on hold for a few more years. Garnett is still enjoying his time in the NBA, especially offering help to younger players.
"There are so many things that I see that I can provide to younger players," Garnett said. "I gravitate to the guys that really, really work hard. I'm able to show them things. Help their games. To see the progress is huge."
Michael Jordan recently told reporters that he hopes more former players seek out ownership opportunities after their playing days are over.
The 38-year-old Garnett is averaging eight points and eight rebounds in 23 minutes this season.
