The article introduces The Misery Index (TMI), a playful yet analytical scheme to evaluate NBA teams based on their seasons and fan experiences. It highlights how some teams are performing better than expected, creating excitement among fans, while others are facing challenges that contribute to their misery scores. Key elements influencing TMI scores include the disparity between preseason expectations and actual performance, the bitterness of past seasons, and significant roster moves that frustrate fans. Interestingly, the article implies that the presence of promising young players can offer hope, softening the blow of a disappointing season.
The Misery Index, though not fully revealing its scientific basis, assesses teams based on their season performance, fan expectations, and recent frustrations to measure fan anguish.
Teams are evaluated not only on their current season outcomes but also on the weight of their recent history, such as trades and near-misses that amplify fan disappointment.
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