Matt Barnes is interested in politics and hopes to get a job at 50

Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel

Governor Matt Barnes?? Maybe one day - because the ex-NBA star says he wants to run for political office by the time he turns 50!

Barnes, 43, who played 16 seasons in the NBA, shared his political aspirations during an appearance on 'Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel'...and he's not just talking about being the president of his Local PTO. He is aiming for important positions.

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"I set myself a goal in my thirties: When I turn 50, I wanted to run for some kind of position," Barnes said. "Whether it's the mayor or the governor or whatever."

"That would be refreshing," he continued. "It's not something people expect, but I know I can make a difference. I've got seven more years before that time is up."

Barnes - who won a championship with the Warriors in 2017 - says he would like to show people they can do something about themselves and create opportunities for underrepresented members of society.

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"I try to use my platform to speak on behalf of those who don't have a platform or don't have a voice," Barnes said.