I hate the result but am excited for what’s to come. These guys get better by being where they’ve been the last couple months.
I went into the season thinking it was another gap year when we had to trade away Kemba and a 1st for Al, and picked up Richardson and a last second Schroeder. Brad and Udoka were transitioning as well and I had relatively lower expectations. My expectations were blown away from Jan. to now. It’s unfortunate how Tatum slowed down as the playoffs went on, whether it’s fatigue, defenses fully focussing on him, injuries or youth but this is how it works.
To feel completely disappointed, I think is selfish and I think we should feel lucky with the results. I think ownership will take them more seriously now and we’ll continue to build for longevity and to try and follow in the footsteps of the Spurs and Warriors to be a dynasty that lasts when we enter the luxury tax zone next year.
As disappointing as it is, we should be proud of these guys because they deserve that at the very least.
