Kevin Durant has strongly criticized former NFL player Emmanuel Acho for his controversial remarks regarding Jayson Tatum's injury and its potential positive impact on the Boston Celtics' performance against the New York Knicks. Durant believes that Acho, and other football analysts, should refrain from commenting on basketball, as they lack the necessary understanding of the sport.
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