I′ve been following my favorite basketball team for years, and I remember placing a bet on them during the playoffs last season. They were supposed to be the favorites, but they ended up losing in a shocking upset. It really made me question my loyalty to the team, especially when I saw how some players seemed disengaged. If teams took a different approach to honoring players—like better celebrating their contributions or involving them more in community events—would that foster stronger loyalty among fans? Would it also influence how we place our bets if we felt more connected to the players′ journeys?