It was never a given that Kristaps Porzingis would even get to worry about his legacy.
Most NBA players spend their whole careers proving themselves and even fewer are afforded the luxury of leaving something behind. Most hope to carve out roles all over the league and perhaps making a difference on a contending team once or twice. Most never manage to carve one out, and many are never even given a chance to.
But a select few are chosen to think about legacy, both by their otherworldly physical gifts and relentless dedication to honing them. For these superstars, a “role” is already carved for them, and they transcend the system to become it.