Gilbert Arenas predicts Knicks will not repeat as champions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Gilbert Arenas expressed doubts about the New York Knicks' chances of winning back-to-back NBA championships during the 2026-27 season. While the Knicks surprised many by winning the title the previous year, Arenas noted a long trend of different champions in recent seasons. He emphasized that teams often upgrade their rosters after facing a champion, suggesting that maintaining the same lineup could hinder the Knicks' ability to defend their title successfully. The Knicks remain focused on proving critics wrong as they aim to maintain their competitive edge.
- •Arenas does not believe the Knicks will win back-to-back titles.
- •No NBA team has repeated as champion since the Warriors in 2018.
- •The Knicks look to build on their surprising championship victory.
- •Critics suggest other teams will strengthen their rosters against the Knicks.
- •The Knicks aim to defy expectations heading into the new season.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Gilbert Arenas gets brutally honest about not picking the Knicks to go back-to-back
"Gilbert Arenas believes parity will continue in the 2026-27 NBA season.
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