Will Kevin Durant’s legacy be affected by fourth team?

Sometimes, even the sport’s best play for a number of organizations.

Shaquille O’Neal suited up for six franchises — three during the last three years of his profession — and LeBron James has thus far performed for 3. Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar each performed in two cities. 

And as of this week, it seems Kevin Durant is headed for franchise No. 4 — but when he would not win a title in his new metropolis, Emmanuel Acho is not so positive it is one of the best transfer for his legacy.

“LeBron James goes to Miami, however he gained a championship,” Acho mentioned. “Goes to L.A., however he gained a championship. So once you take a look at LeBron James, it is all good within the neighborhood.”

On Friday’s version of “Speak For Yourself,” Acho introduced out his calculator and shared his equation for figuring out a participant’s legacy.

“My equation for legacies: what number of championships divided by what number of groups did you play for. The greater the quantity, the higher the legacy. You take into consideration Kobe Bryant: 5 championships divided by one crew. That’s 5. 

” … Then you get to Kevin Durant — we’re beginning to speak about a complete bunch of groups.”

Durant started his profession in Seattle, a franchise that shortly made its option to Oklahoma City after his first season. He spent 9 seasons in Seattle/OKC, making one NBA Finals look earlier than bolting to Golden State, the place he made three Finals appearances, successful two rings and two Finals MVPs.

He just lately accomplished his third season in Brooklyn (solely taking part in in two) and has one Eastern Conference semifinals exit and one first spherical exit to his title. 

“Kevin Durant is continuous to dilute his legacy by taking part in for increasingly groups, until he can win a championship,” Acho mentioned. “If he can go win one other championship, by all means, you possibly can maintain that ratio of your legacy excessive.”