With the best record in the entire league right now, the Kawasaki Brave Thunders have a legit chance to win the inaugural B. League championship.
But that doesn't mean they're about to let their guard down. The bitter experience they suffered two years ago taught them an important lesson on that front.
In the 2014-15 season, the Brave Thunders — then called the Toshiba Brave Thunders — were the reigning champions of the now-defunct NBL and in a strong position to defend their title.