Kevin Durant chose to leave the Thunder after nine years with the franchise. Two days later, Dwyane Wade trumped Durant, leaving the Miami Heat after 13 years.
But both were a long way from the upper echelon of NBA homesteaders.
Here is the list of NBA players with the longest careers, all with one team:
Kobe Bryant, 20 years, Lakers, 1996-2016: People forget he was drafted by the Hornets, then swapped to LA in a draft-day trade, orchestrated by Jerry West.
John Stockton, 19 years, Jazz, 1984-2003: Karl Malone’s forever teammate, then after Stockton retired, the Mailman finished up with the Lakers.