NBA Tanking Fails: Bobcats, Timberwolves, Celtics, Bulls, Blazers
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In the tumultuous world of the NBA, where victory and defeat hang in the balance, Andy Hoops uncovers tales of strategic failure and missed opportunities that would make even the most seasoned sports enthusiast wince. The 2011-12 Bobcats, a team synonymous with futility, embarked on a season-long journey of intentional tanking, shedding key players and empowering a rookie to shoot his way to infamy. Despite eyeing the coveted Anthony Davis in the 2012 draft, their dreams were shattered as they settled for Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, a choice that left fans scratching their heads in disbelief.
Transitioning to the 1991-92 Timberwolves, a team fixated on securing Shaquille O'Neal, only to be blindsided by Shaq's bold declaration of refusal to play for them. The Wolves, left reeling, settled for Christian Laettner, a far cry from the superstar they had envisioned. Next up, the 2002-03 Bulls, who attempted a high-stakes tanking strategy to land a top draft pick, only to fall short and miss out on future legends like Dwyane Wade, leaving fans to ponder what could have been.
The spotlight then shifts to the 2022-23 Blazers, a team that embraced tanking to secure a promising talent in Scoot Henderson, but faced backlash from their star player Damian Lillard, who ultimately sought a trade. Despite securing the third pick in the draft, doubts loom over Henderson's potential, leaving the Blazers in a precarious position. Lastly, the 1996-97 Celtics, once proud but now mired in mediocrity, resorted to a brazen tanking strategy in pursuit of Tim Duncan, only to end up with Chauncey Billups, missing out on a generational talent and trading away a future star in a move that would haunt them for years to come.
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