at the time, for example, when i said it was a "minor upgrade for one year," we had no idea what kawhi we'd get. most guys coming off a lower-body injury don't come back 100% (and I guess he didn't either, but close enough). other people questioned how they treated derozan and if they enter a rebuild they'll think twice about that.

also let's face it if embiid isn't shitting himself and the rim doesn't cooperate, they have another second-round exit.

so great for their management (those were the shittiest takes, calling them weak management) and great for the team/fans, but let's not pretend like this wasn't hella bold with serious flop potential.