While this may yield short-term gains, it’s ultimately the wrong approach, as cognitive overload and a sense of pay-to-win can result in alienating players and jeopardising long-term engagement.

It’s another to say that a play-in win or two, or a playoff win or two cancels out what has gone wrong this season. Changes will be needed.

The Indiana Pacers are playing in a winner-take-all NBA Finals Game 7 right now. Win or lose, it will be an emotional night for Hoosiers. Despite that, it’s still a bad idea to shoot your guns ...