My wife calls me Johnny Silver Lining because I'm always saying, "well, at least its not....(insert worse scenario here)" so forgive me....
BUT. We weren't even supposed to beat the Warriors this year. If we continue not expecting Hayward back and be SUPER cautious with Kyrie (and actually fix what is wrong)....imagine this young team with underdog and over-achieving confidence competing through the playoffs. I'm fully not expecting them to win but they could make a run and get Tatum, Brown, and Rozier meaningful playoff and leadership minutes while surely testing vets like Morris and Monroe to step up and earn a spot to finish the chapter with us.
Just saying, if we accept that 18-19 is the year we need Kyrie and Hayward healthy and together to actually make some noise....this could still be a surprising, entertaining, and valuable post-season for us. Championship aside. Let the kids lead and the vets prove it to us.