As the defending NBA champions prepare to begin the new season, Toby Rowland says there’s every reason to believe the Oklahoma City Thunder can do it again.

Staying Healthy Is the Key

“Do I think the Thunder can win it again? Absolutely I do,” Rowland said. “You remember last year everybody was injured or somebody was injured all year long. They were never healthy, still had a great team, a championship-caliber team. The key is staying healthy this season.”

Rowland said the Thunder’s depth and chemistry remain major advantages, especially with a full offseason of recovery.

“If they can stay healthy, everybody’s a year older, presumably everybody a year better, they could do it again,” he said.

The Road Through the West Won’t Be Easy

Rowland acknowledged the competition in the Western

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