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Oklahoma governor promises Kevin Durant cabinet post if he re-signs with Thunder

We’re not aware of any background in politics Kevin Durant may have, but if he re-signs with the Thunder this summer, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin promises to jump-start his political career.

Fallin has a cabinet position waiting for Durant should the star forward stick around.

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“If Kevin Durant thinks about leaving, which I hope he doesn’t — Oklahoma loves Kevin Durant and Kevin Durant loves Oklahoma. But if he’ll stay, I’ll make him a Cabinet person for health and fitness on my Cabinet,” Fallin said Saturday, per Tulsa World.