NBA star Kevin Garnett wants to buy rival team Minnesota once his playing career is over

BROOKLYN Nets veteran Kevin Garnett says his plans for retirement include buying the NBA team that drafted him — the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Garnett (2) is congratulated during a timeout after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors won 107-99. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

BROOKLYN Nets veteran Kevin Garnett says his plans for retirement include buying the NBA team that drafted him — the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The 15-time NBA All Star and member of the Boston Celtics’ 2008 title-winning team said he’s aiming big once his playing career comes to a close.

“I want to buy the Timberwolves,” he told Yahoo Sports.

“Put a group together and perhaps some day try to buy the team. That’s what I want.”

Garnett played 12 seasons with Minnesota before being traded to Boston.

The Timberwolves reached the NBA playoffs eight times while Garnett was on their roster, and haven’t reached the post-season since he left in 2007.

Garnett might be a little short when it comes to actually affording the team, however, with the 38-year-old having earned about $315 million throughout his career, plus endorsements.

Forbes Magazine valued the Timberwolves at $430 million earlier this year, meaning Garnett will likely form a group in order to buy the team.

Originally published as NBA star Kevin Garnett wants to buy rival team Minnesota once his playing career is over