Nobody likes to be disappointed. With that said, disappointment is easier to stomach when you’re based on it. NBA teams are no exception.
Let’s say you’re throwing a party. If you don’t expect a lot of guests, and nobody comes, that’s sad. On the other hand, if you’re expecting a full house and nobody comes, that’s a lot sadder.
Los Angeles Lakers fans are sad at the moment. Still, after a 34-win season in 2021-22, nobody can be shocked by their 0-4 start. By now, we expect the Lakers to be disappointing.
By contrast, Philadelphia 76ers fans should be a lot sadder. At 1-4, they’ve probably been the most disappointing team in the NBA so far.
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The Sixers shouldn’t overreact. Not yet, anyway. The season is still young, and they have time to turn it around. With that said, in the event that they’re still struggling leading up to the deadline, they could make major changes.
Here’s one that involves sending Tobias Harris to the Los Angeles Lakers.