Jerry Colangelo said Sunday that he's open to returning to the NBA as an executive.

However, Colangelo wants full control of an organization if he does rejoin the front office ranks.

"I would have to have full autonomy," Colangelo told the Daily News. "I'm not looking to become a general manager. But if the right job came along I'd be willing to talk to anyone. Life is all about opportunities."

Colangelo says he has not spoken with incoming Nets owner Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov.

He is currently the director of USA Basketball.