Sport has cruel way of reminding greats they too are mere mortals

Just as the screams of history and legacy can make the greats try to play on one leg, nature has a cruel and sudden way of reminding them that even they are mortals.

Just as was the case with Henry Shefflin nine years ago, Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors last Monday night pulled up hobbling just as he was entering his 13th minute back out in the arena, competing in the biggest game of the year that his sport can provide.