IN the NBA, the championship window closes as quickly as it opens. When it does open, the window of opportunity can only be one season — or multiple seasons. The league is so dynamic with all the trades, player movements and even injuries that championship opportunities don't last. Here is the list of teams whose championship windows have closed or are already closing:
Milwaukee Bucks. After the Boston Celtics, the Bucks are the next team favored to win in the Eastern Conference. After all, they have two-time Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo at the peak of his powers. They also have eight-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard to quarterback their offense. If the two are healthy, the Bucks are contenders. However, their core is beginning to age, with Brook Lopez (36), Khris Middleton (33) and Lillard (34) on the downside of their peak. After winning the franchise's second NBA championship in 2021, the Bucks have come up short in the playoffs for three straight seasons. If they fail to go deep into the playoffs, this will be the last season this line-up will be together.
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