A win is a win.
But the harsh reality here is that Nets fans are facing the repercussions of what happens in the aftermath of a superstar catastrophe — losing a player of Kevin Durant’s caliber with little beyond a few memories to show for it.
At least they had two Finals to discuss when Jason Kidd left. Not how big KD’s sneakers are.
It usually takes time for a franchise to recoup, as we’ve seen with the New Jersey and Brooklyn Nets. Same with the Cavaliers when LeBron left — maxing out at 33 wins during his four-year Miami vacation.