Wake up Toronto Raptor fans, its that time of the year again. With the season nearly finished, teams are slowly settling into their current seed, mapping out their playoff runs. In Toronto’s case, they continue to trail Milwaukee at the moment and by the looks of it, will finish behind them.
Does a second place finish point towards disappointment?
A simple question with a simple answer: NO!
Although another conference title would be a nice little victory for the season, it’s not something worth prioritizing over strategic planning. Allow me to explain:
Whether they admit it or not, in the 2013-14 NBA season, the Brooklyn Nets purposely dropped to the 6th seed just to play Toronto in the first round.