A champion needs a motivation above and beyond winning.
When you leave it to chance, then all of a sudden you don't have any more luck.
Being ready isn't enough; you have to be prepared for a promotion or any other significant change.
We sometimes need adversity to fathom our true depths.
When a milestone is conquered, the subtle erosion called entitlement begins its consuming grind. The team regards its greatness as a trait and a right. Half hearted effort becomes habit and saps a champion.
Basketball is a game of conditioning and fatigue. That's why I believe in practicing a team to train when it's exhausted.