several teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA, who famously adopted the mantra "Trust the Process" during their tanking phase from 2013 to 2016. In the NFL, teams like the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions have also been accused of tanking to acquire high draft picks
the Detroit Lions acquired the first overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft but failed to win a single division title or playoff game during quarterback Matthew Stafford's 12-year tenure.