Yes. Some mid majors will be seeded higher than they are used to, but the Tourney will go mostly as expected. More so than past years. In past years that would have been chalk, but say a healthy UConn team draws the 10 seed. I suspect they would be favored over a #7 mid-major.
Professional sports aren't the same as they were years ago. The players are just millionaires executing their jobs. There are a few left that really care and build a hate for their opponent (like Tom Brady). For the rest, it's no different than two dudes that work for Capital One and Wells Fargo being friends with each other.
I mean I’m in my 30’s it’s not really a back in my day post. He asked how professional athletes can be chummy with players on the other team. They don’t have the same attitude about the game as a 15 year old kid does. A modern player on the Bulls would have no qualms about moving to the Pistons if the price is right. It’s a business for them. They work hard for their next contract. It doesn’t matter if the team succeeds.