Older veteran teams often struggle early in the season because they may not start in peak physical condition and the current style of play favors younger, faster players.

“Older veteran teams that come off of playoff runs, they generally start slower just because you can't go 100% in training camp. You know, you it's really really hard to come off of a deep playoff run and then have a crazy crazy, you know, complete 100% preparation. human bodies are human bodies, you”