It’s a saying that dates back to 1561, when Vince Carter was but a rookie:
“Be optimistic but also be prepared for all possibilities.”
Today we know it as “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.” It is often applied to serious injuries to celebrated athletes.
As we speak it applies to Kevin Durant, the Warriors’ resident postseason marvel, who strained his right calf in Wednesday’s playoff game against the Houston Rockets. Needless to say, this is a spanner in the works for the Warriors who are nine wins from their stated goal of a third consecutive NBA championship.