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Kenny Atkinson's 'expected wins' quote is the biggest loser quote in professional sports history

Kenny Atkinson, the coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers said after they were down 3-0 in the series that analytically they've won two of the games. If you look at the shot quality, if you look at the expected wins, they've won two of the games. Now, I don't want to be hyperbolic here, but I think that is the biggest loser quote that has ever been uttered in professional sports.

Whether it is the 'biggest' ever is subjective, but it was a widely mocked quote in the context of this fictional 2026 timeline.

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The New York Knicks are currently the best team in the NBA

I don't think I've ever been able to say this. Knicks are the best team in the NBA.

The Knicks reached the Finals in this timeline, giving the claim strong current-moment validity.
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The New York Knicks have the best home court advantage in the entire NBA playoffs

They [Knicks] are so fucking good. And they have the best home court in the entire playoffs. And their fans, I don't know if they'll be able, I don't know if they'll go to OKC or San Antonio, but they take over every arena.

Subjective fan atmosphere metric.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are great for the NBA because they generate 'white-hot' hate from fans

I think though the white hot hate for the thunder, I think the thunder are awesome for the NBA. Because people hate 'em. I think they're great for the NBA. You want a team that everyone can galvanize behind and be like, we hate them.

Subjective opinion on marketing and league engagement.

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The New York Knicks have the best home court advantage in the entire NBA playoffs

They [Knicks] are so fucking good. And they have the best home court in the entire playoffs. And their fans, I don't know if they'll be able, I don't know if they'll go to OKC or San Antonio, but they take over every arena.

Subjective fan atmosphere metric.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are great for the NBA because they generate 'white-hot' hate from fans

I think though the white hot hate for the thunder, I think the thunder are awesome for the NBA. Because people hate 'em. I think they're great for the NBA. You want a team that everyone can galvanize behind and be like, we hate them.

Subjective opinion on marketing and league engagement.
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It is poor professional form for the USMNT to cut players via email

An email to get cut from the US men's national team is a kind of ridiculous way to, to find out. I think that's pretty poor form to send the email. Just, just give him a call.

Subjective critique of organizational behavior.