Mike Dunleavy Jr discusses league dynamics and playoff openness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Mike Dunleavy Jr emphasized the competitive nature of the NBA, stating that the league is currently as open as ever. He noted the significance of playoffs in evaluating team performance and mentioned the occurrence of eight different champions over the past eight years. Dunleavy cautioned against making long-term predictions, considering factors such as injuries and salary cap challenges that can influence a team's standing in the league.
- •Dunleavy believes the league is more competitive than ever.
- •He highlighted eight different champions in eight years.
- •He warned against overreacting to playoff results.
- •Injuries and salary cap issues affect long-term predictions.
- •Playoffs serve as a key indicator of team potential.
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"Mike Dunleavy Jr: The big picture thing is the league is as wide open as it's ever been
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