Winning an NBA championship is hard. With that said, winning one again might be even harder.
Certainly, a team’s motivation is likely to wane. Chalk that up to human nature. Once you’ve accomplished the ultimate goal, you’re bound to feel some satisfaction – and in turn, less hunger. It’s a phenomenon commonly known as “championship malaise”.
On the other hand, it’s hard to claim the Bucks were feeling it in 2021-22. In fact, had Khris Middleton not gotten injured, it’s hard to even say with confidence that they wouldn’t have defended their title.
Regardless, they did not, and the Golden State Warriors walked away from the season with the Larry O’Brien trophy.
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Rest assured, the Bucks will be motivated in 2022-23. They’ve had a relatively quiet summer, but arguably, they don’t need to make any major changes. On the other hand, if the right player became available, this organization would be smart to pounce on him.
Jae Crowder might just be the right player, and he certainly seems to be available. Here’s a deal that has the Bucks prying him from the Phoenix Suns.
