Isn't Slate, a political magazine?
I agree with a lot of what he said. I think some here have their heads in the clouds, I hope I am wrong but given the talent level of our team it will be a long season. I hope we beat LA, MIA and Cleveland but see us winning 30 games. Last year, I was within two games with my prediction.
exaggerate the negative and are in denial about anything positive.
And the other side of the coin, sees positive where there is none sometimes in games. I think both mindsets are part of being a fan, worrying about the team and hoping they do well and having unrealistic expectations and unbridled hope. Some of the trades posted here, one would think the posters are smoking something with a good young prospect given to us for mediocre parts.
I do like watching young players grow, it is not as good as contending but there is a part of me who enjoys it. Its much easier to pick a low number, I still watch most every game and then be surprised when they beat it than hope every game and get your heart tore out. I have lived through several dry spells, the one before Bird, the one after Bird/Pitino and Post Big Three. Truth, is it is not easy to build a champion if it was a lot of NBA teams would have them. We have some nice young assets and complimentary parts, we lack a star or two. I doubt anyone we have could lead a team to a championship as a primary star.