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There's never been an era in NBA history where it’s been harder to win back-to-back titles
By TIM REYNOLDS
Published - Oct 14, 2024, 09:55 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:23 PM EST
It was a few minutes after Denver’s reign as NBA champion had come to an end last spring. The Minnesota Timberwolves were celebrating, their music and screams loud enough to be heard inside the room where Nuggets coach Michael Malone was somberly going through his final postgame news conference of the season.
In that moment, it was official: Another season was going by without the NBA having a back-to-back champion, and Malone was left to state what has become obvious.
“It is hard. It is hard. It is hard to repeat,” Malone said. “It’s hard to win.”
He's right. And there’s never been an era in NBA history where it’s been harder.
