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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 23: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts after a missed basket in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of game three of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is c...

DENVER , CO - APRIL 20: Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves uses two hands to hassle Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images

Nikola Jokic, three-time NBA MVP and in the running for yet another one...

SAITAMA - AUGUST 30: Dirk Nowitzki #14 of Germany argues a call during the game the against of the USA Basketball Mens Senior National Team during the FIBA World Basketball Championship at the Saitama Super Arena August 30, 2006 in Saitama, Japan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to t...

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 12: Dallas Mavericks win the 1st overall pick during the 2025 Draft Lottery on May 12, 2025 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyri...

DALLAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 12: Sucks swim in the fountain at Dallas City Hall Plaza on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images)

The season from hell is over. I could not be more relieved, as watching my favourite team organically tank their way to oblivion was getting more and more frustrating with every game.