The Cleveland Cavaliers are the epitome of life in the NBA changing quickly.
Two months ago, Cleveland was sitting on a 35-23 record, and the only uncertainty was which top-six seed they would finish with.
Now, two losses in the play-in tournament have Cleveland preparing for the offseason.
It is easy to label this season as a disappointment, or even a failure considering the Cavaliers' record in mid-February.
Neither word is accurate. This year was about learning how to win and how to deal with adversity, something this young Cleveland team encountered during the 2021-22 season.