After Being Traded for His Own Idol Kevin Durant, 26YO NBA Star Reveals Uncanny Retirement Plan

The NBA is peculiar in many ways. To strengthen their roster, franchises often trade players away to acquire more talent. In a spectacular trade last season, the Phoenix Suns acquired Kevin Durant from Brooklyn, trading away three players and several draft picks.

Durant is undoubtedly a superstar in the NBA. The 34-year-old is one of the greatest scorers of all time, with an unbelievable offensive game. His skills have elevated every roster he has been on to championship contention. Given his reputation, there was no surprise that the Phoenix Suns did everything they could to get Durant to play for their franchise. In the mix, a 26-year-old star got traded for his own favorite player. However, the current Brooklyn Nets guard recently revealed an uncanny retirement plan.

The Suns’ trade for Kevin Durant led to heartbreak for Wildcats alum

The Suns made a major move last season acquiring a future Hall of Famer. Their package included three players and several draft picks in the trade that shocked the NBA world. Among the three players sent to the Brooklyn Nets was Mikal Bridges. Bridges had a spectacular stint in Phoenix before his trade to the Nets. However, the player he was traded for turned out to be his favorite player growing up, Kevin Durant.

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After his trade to the Nets, Bridges revealed that he indeed idolized Durant before entering the NBA. However, the trade that sent shockwaves across the NBA world also broke the Villanova Wildcats alum’s heart. His time in Phoenix had ended, but the 26-year-old star was only getting started in Brooklyn.

Bridges’ arrival in Brooklyn marked a significant change in the Nets’ franchise. After their “Big Three” experiment had come to a disappointing end, the Nets were looking into a major rebuild. However, they did not have to look too far for a franchise player. Bridges fit right into the Nets roster, blossoming into a superstar. He also showcased an extraordinary scoring ability, despite joining the team as a defensive talent.

Bridges is thriving in Brooklyn and is not expected to go anywhere, anytime soon. However, in a recent interview, he revealed something interesting about his future plans.

Bridges reveals his retirement plan

Bridges had a breakout season for the ages with the Brooklyn Nets. However, after his incredible season, the Wildcats alum has been up to several side quests. Whether it is cooking or appearing on podcasts, Bridges has been having a great time in Brooklyn. Interestingly, in a recent podcast appearance, Bridges revealed a personal detail about his life after competing in the NBA.

Bridges recently appeared on Podcast P with Paul George. Talking to the 8-time All-Star, Bridges stated “I think when I’m done playing, that’s like a thing I want to do, like second-grade teaching?“.

George responded, “No you not bro, you about to be a $400, $500 player, you not about to be no teacher bruh“.

However, Bridges reinstated his plan. He said, “My friends say it too but a lot of them. They fake believe me and they are on your side too. The kids come in and the teacher do all the handshakes with each one and s**t like that…“.

Bridges may be a star in Brooklyn but after he is done competing, he has a humble plan for himself. The 26-year-old may be among All-Star buzz right now, but he is still a wholesome person off the court. However, as of now, Bridges still has a lot to do.

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Bridges will lead a franchise that is on its path to a rebuild. After making major trades and acquiring young talent, the Nets are in for a long season ahead. Bridges will have a pivotal role to play in the Nets’ roster to keep them in playoff contention and also strengthen their young core.