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In the realm of professional sports, the scrutiny surrounding a franchise that loses 121 games may make it necessary to reassess expectations and benchmarks for future performance. It is a challenge, as Getz must balance the urgency for tangible improvement with the reality of a roster that may still be in need of significant development.
The Nature of Athletic Performance: Winners and Losers
Often, the conversation around professional sports can lean heavily towards extreme performances — teams that win or lose at unprecedented rates. Getz compared this phenomenon to a horseshoe, where exceptional success and failure reside at both ends of the spectrum, often reflecting how closely balanced these outcomes can be.