Kevin Durant just landed on a dream of a team. To most, all he would need to do is fit into the system and produce at the caliber he's produced his whole career, but according to the 2014 MVP, he feels he can do more than just that.

His goal is to average a double-double to make up for the loss of the Golden State Warriors rebounding core of Andrew Bogut and Festus Ezeli, who signed with Dallas and Portland, respectively, this offseason.

“I feel I can be a double-double guy if I go in there and bang a little more than I have in the past,” Durant told Connor LeTourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle. “It’s just a matter of me developing that mindset and just going out there and doing it.”

Durant averaged a career-best 8.2 rebounds per game last year with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He figures to get some time at the power forward position when the second unit is on the floor and the high volume of shots the Warriors put up will certainly bolster his chances at grabbing more rebounds this season.

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The Dubs switch-happy defense should also give him an increase in blocks and steals as they often force opponents into reckless possessions.

“I’ve got to do a better job,” said Durant, who would become the second small forward this century to average 10 rebounds per game if he was to reach his goal (Gerald Wallace did it back in 2009-10). “I’ve got to do a better job of getting in there and helping Zaza (Pachulia) and Draymond (Green) out. And JaVale (McGee) and D-West. I’ve got to go in there and help those guys out.”

Head coach Steve Kerr was supportive of his star's goals, as it's bound to benefit the team in an area of extreme need this season.

“I think it’s a great goal,” said Kerr. “I’m pretty sure he’s going to get the double on the scoring side. I like anyone who tries to set goals other than scoring.”