NBA what-ifs reveal different kinds of loss: a superstar’s shortened prime, a prospect’s interrupted development or a partnership denied healthy playoff opportunities. Derrick Rose, Greg Oden, Tracy McGrady, Brandon Roy, Lonzo Ball and Shaun Livingston illustrate those differences. The consequences reach beyond individual scoring, affecting defensive identities, playoff matchups and the roles available after recovery. […] The post 6 NBA What-Ifs: The Careers Injuries Changed Forever appeared fir