The Philadelphia 76ers have a massive offseason ahead—and it's not just about fixing what went wrong on the court. After being unceremoniously swept by the New York Knicks in the first round, including back-to-back home losses and a humiliating 30-point blowout in Game 4 in front of a sparse home crowd, the franchise faces a deeper challenge: winning back their fans.

The "Trust the Process" era once electrified the city, but that energy has faded. The Knicks essentially enjoyed a third and fourth home game in this series, thanks to the proximity of the two cities and the lack of a true home-court advantage in Philadelphia. Star guard Tyrese Maxey didn't hide his disappointment in the atmosphere, and it's clear something needs to change.

This summer, the 76ers need to give their fans something to believe in again. Whether it's a bold new signing, a major roster shakeup, or a public commitment to never let a playoff collapse like this happen again, the priority is clear: re-establish that connection and reignite the hype. The basketball moves will come, but the off-court rebuild might be just as important. For a historic franchise, the question lingers—was it the lack of home support, or was this team simply not good enough?