I think most people assumed that the leagues would eventually merge- but NO ONE could have imagined it would take less than 2 years .
Trump also was a big proponent of LIV, so I guess he had some inside knowledge just to how weak the PGA tour would become. They folded like some lawn chairs.
I wouldn't be surprised if they start inching their way towards Basketball. All you need is to coax a few older stars away with gross amounts of $$, and do the same with one or two high prospects. Eventually, they merge with the NBA and become part owners of the league. Light work for them