Gilbert Arenas doubts Knicks can repeat as NBA champions
Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas says the Knicks won't defend their title, as rivals strengthen rosters and teams need fresh blood to win back-to-back.
Gilbert Arenas expects the NBA to get a new champion again this season, and does not think the defending champions will hold on to their title.
The former NBA player pointed to the prediction or the quote's punch. "Nobody has won two championships in a row in eight seasons? Let it be nine," Arenas said. "Because I know for certain that when you beat someone, your rivals strengthen their rosters. When you start thinking, well, you won, we have the best point guard, the best shooting guard, the best small forward, so nothing needs to change while everyone else is improving their rosters – that is why they don't come back. You need new players. Not only the starting five but also those who come off the bench. You need to bring in fresh blood, because everyone else will close the gap. San Antonio will get better. The teams you went through on the way will get better."
About this article
Prepared by the editorial team with the help of algorithms, based on the sources listed