The Alvark Tokyo embodied a team-first attitude throughout their title-winning season.
They kept things simple, demonstrating that well-executed fundamentals, not complicated tactics or endless mind games, are the recipe for success. They collected nine straight victories to cap their championship season, including an 85-60 victory over the Chiba Jets Funabashi on Saturday afternoon at Yokohama Arena.
After posting a 44-16 record in the 2016-17 season, one that didn't see the Alvark advance to the B. League Championship Final, team management shook things up. The Alvark relieved Takuma Ito of his head coaching duties after two seasons in charge, replacing him with the more experienced Luka Pavicevic.