Below is what our competition has been doing. It's Sam Hinkie-style "Trust the Process" kind of stuff.
OKC
2021 - Drafted Josh Giddey (#6)
2022 - Drafted Chet Holmgren (#2), Ousmane Dieng (#11), Jalen Williams (#12)
2023 - Drafted Cason Wallace (#12)
They're loading up with lottery talent. No playoff appearances those seasons. They added 5 lottery talents around SGA.
HOU
2021 - Drafted Jalen Green (#2)
2022 - Drafted Jabari Smith (#3)
2023 - Drafted Amen Thompson (#4)
They're loading up with Top 5 picks. No playoff appearances those seasons.
SAS
2020 - Drafted Devin Vassell (#11)
2021 - Drafted Joshua Primo (#12)
2022 - Drafted Jeremy Sochan (#9)
2023 - Drafted Victor Wembanyama (#1)
They're loading up with lottery talent. No playoff appearances those season.