NBA2023-24 season has come to an end, leaving some teams overjoyed while others feeling down. The Celtics emerged as the new champions, which means that 29 other teams became their stepping stones. With success comes failure, so let's take a look at the top 10 most disappointing players/teams of this season.

10. Detroit Pistons: I'm totally devastated

With only 14 victories and a whopping 68 losses in the regular season, the Pistons set a record by losing 28 games in a row, forever etching themselves in the annals of shame. That's one loss.

After signing Monty for 78.5 million dollars for 6 years, they fired him after just one year. That's another loss.

Despite having the worst record in the league, they managed to only get the 5th pick in the draft three years in a row. That's yet another loss.

I'm truly devastated! ???

9. James Harden: Designating new destinations but no sweet fruits to taste

Veteran player James Harden witnessed his former team, the Celtics, achieve their championship dreams, passing on the title of the player with the most playoff appearances without a championship to him. We cannot deny Harden's peak abilities, nor can we deny that his career has been plagued by a lack of luck. However, Harden also needs to take responsibility for his choices. After leaving the Rockets, his career planning has been in disarray, with almost every decision turning out to be a wrong one.

Leaving the Nets right after losing the championship in 2021 was a mistake. If he had waited until the league allowed him to reunite with Kyrie Irving, the Nets' Big Three might not have ended in disappointment. Assisting Joel Embiid with the 76ers for two consecutive years but falling short in the Eastern Conference semifinals, he even cost himself his All-Star status and big contracts. Joining the Clippers and once again playing alongside a team leader who couldn't make it to the playoffs led to a first-round exit.

Harden designated his destinations three times, and each time, he went where he wanted to. But every time, his quest for a championship ended in failure. Now, he may have lost the will to win. Changing teams three times without success, should he reflect on whether it's because of himself? Is his ability to pick leaders lacking? Are the teams' roster structures after he designates new destinations flawed? Perhaps Harden's career will truly be remembered as that of a failure.

8. Steve Ballmer: Building a super team without reaping the rewards

It's well known that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is rich, but having money doesn't mean you can always be successful. The Clippers built their star-studded team for five years and won five consecutive championships during the offseason, but the best they achieved was reaching the Western Conference Finals. Can you tolerate this or not?

Kawhi Leonard has proven five times in a row that his body can't withstand the intensity of the playoffs, but Ballmer is stubborn and gave him a sixth chance. During this season, Ballmer offered Leonard a three-year, $152.4 million contract extension, hoping that he would end his career with the Clippers. Whether Ballmer's choice will lead to success or failure, only time will tell.

7. Joe Lacob: Overinflated ego and a $400 million investment in mediocrity

The Warriors' championship journey in 2022 was too glorious, to the point where owner Joe Lacob mistakenly believed he was living in a fairytale world. He set unrealistic goals for the team with his "two-track" plan, aiming to compete for a championship while developing young players simultaneously. But reality is harsh, and trying to have it all usually ends up with nothing. Not only did the Warriors' young players fail to grow as expected, but the veteran players also couldn't maintain the team's competitive edge. The result was the formation of two factions within the team due to unequal distribution of interests. They let go of players like Wiseman and Poole last year, thinking that Kuminga and Moody could salvage the situation, but their competitiveness further declined, and they failed to make the playoffs.

6. Klay Thompson: The confidence of a shooter can be a blessing and a curse

Young Klay has repeatedly saved the Warriors from desperate situations, relying on his absolute confidence in his shooting ability, always believing that his next shot will go in. And as an older player, Klay also puts the Warriors in desperate situations, relying on his unwavering confidence, shooting even when it's unreasonable, becoming a liability for the team.

Seeing his value and reputation diminish this season, Klay has decided to test the free-agent market and pursue his last big contract. Let's wish him good luck.

5. Robert Sarver: Turning mediocrity into decay

Another owner with an inflated ego is the Suns' Robert Sarver. He bought the team with great ambitions and traded for Kevin Durant on his third day in office, making another deal in the offseason to acquire Bradley Beal. His statements are always filled with confidence and an unwavering belief in success.

Sarver: Everything we do will be successful. I don't believe mediocrity can achieve anything.

With no experience in managing the team, he got actively involved in team operations and made constant moves. In just a season and a half, he squandered the young talented core that made it to the NBA Finals, turning them into a team with three supermax contracts (Durant, Booker, and Beal, each earning over 50 million a year) and minimal salary cap space, and getting swept in the first round. An audacious move indeed! Sarver's string of shrewd moves during his 15-month tenure as head of the Suns: forming a trio, firing two coaches.

4. Milwaukee Bucks: The apparent loser who had actually won long ago?

On the Celtics' path to becoming champions, the Bucks were frequently roasted. People constantly questioned the Bucks, saying, "Why did you let go of Jrue Holiday, who was so good?" The Bucks reply, "I'm also frustrated. Holiday was the first man in Boston, but how efficient was he as the second man with us? Can't you see?" On the surface, the Celtics' championship victory made the Bucks look awkward, but in reality, the day Giannis Antetokounmpo re-signed, the Bucks had already won.

3. Grant Williams: As long as I'm not embarrassed, everyone else will be

Grant Williams had the most embarrassing moment in this year's NBA Finals. After being discarded by his former teams, they both went on to reach the pinnacle of success, meeting at the peak. Williams vividly showed us what it means to not be embarrassed as long as he is not, making everyone else feel awkward. Not only did he show up at the NBA Finals to watch, but he also sneaked into the Celtics' locker room to celebrate with Champagne. Truly a talent!

2. Joel Embiid: All talk and no action

This season, Joel Embiid not only lost out on the consecutive MVP awards that were seemingly within his grasp, but he also continued to disappoint in the first round of the playoffs, continuing his career of achieving nothing. Last year, right after mentioning Nikola Jokic, he watched him lift the championship trophy and reach the pinnacle of life. This year, he turned to the Celtics. The Celtics' dynasty ambitions rest on his outspokenness.

Honorable mention: Dallas Mavericks

Second place is the biggest loser, as Kobe used it as his self-motivation mantra. But having come this far, if they can't ultimately break through, it will indeed be a great pity. Let's hope that the Mavericks continue to settle and sharpen their skills and eventually achieve their championship moment!

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