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[Hollinger] Can the Knicks hold back the NBA’s wave of parity, or is change among champs permanent?

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There are several reasons why there hasn’t been a repeat champion since 2017-18. Which one do you think is the most important? Fader: Defending a title takes a tremendous physical (and mental) toll. And it becomes harder and harder to do as teams age. Therefore, parity has increased. Hollinger: It’s hard! There are 30 teams out there, and only one of them can win the title. But beyond my extremely reductive first answer, I’ll blame injuries. In particular, postseason injuries to key players, ...

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