The phrase "championship contention" means actively competing for and having a chance to win a championship in a sports event or competition.
Sentences with «championship contention»
But now they know that they have a very special player and should be in championship contention for a long time. (sbnation.com)
If it were a football team, the cliché about being «one player away» from championship contention would apply. (automobilemag.com)
The Memphis Grizzlies have new ownership and a new direction, and without a first - round pick to speak of, they'll have to reach deep in order to find a diamond in the rough that can help to take them to the next step as a team on the brink of championship contention. (sbnation.com)