Dante Exum showing that patience can pay off in the NBA

Patience is a virtue, but not one that always pays off. In terms of the NBA, there's been empirical evidence to suggest that waiting is often the wrong choice. Franchises have repeatedly made the mistake of holding onto hope for a player or core for too long. The Minnesota Timberwolves spent years building around Andrew Wiggins as an organizational cornerstone, only for him to win a championship with the Golden State Warriors shortly after as a glorified role player. Speaking of the Dubs, they kept the band together after their 2022 title run and are seeing the consequences ...