Kevin Durant already has retirement age in mind

After winning back-to-back NBA titles, Kevin Durant was asked about his future in the NBA. Where he sees himself in a few years might surprise you.

Recently crowned NBA Finals MVP for the second consecutive season, Golden State Warriors‘ forward Kevin Durant is sitting pretty. He’s won two straight titles with arguably the greatest team in NBA history. NBA pundits are putting him in the same tier as league icons.

Then, Warriors general manager Bob Myers expressed to the media just how much the franchise values Durant.

Well, then.

Earlier this month, Durant said he intends to re-sign with Golden State after declining his player option for 2018-19.

But, on Wednesday, it was reported that Durant said Friday he could see himself retiring at age 35. Durant will be 30 when next season begins. It’s hard to imagine him calling it quits just five seasons from now.

“No matter how much you enjoy it, nobody wants to be in school that long. I know I don’t,” Durant said, according to the ESPN report. “At some point, you have to be ready to graduate. 35, that’s just a number in my mind.”

Thirty-five is a fairly early age to retire, relative to other players. For perspective: Kobe Bryant retired at age 37; Shaquille O’Neal at age 38; and Tim Duncan at age 39. LeBron James, on the other hand, is 33 and talks as if he — until this season’s emotional gauntlet, at least — wants to play forever.

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It’s interesting to consider what an such an early departure from the league would do for Durant’s legacy. A select few already consider him well on his way to passing LeBron in the greatest-of-all-time race. But if LeBron plays five more seasons than him, does he still have a shot at dethroning the King? If Durant stays in Golden State for the foreseeable future, the rings just might speak for themselves.