On Saturday night, LeBron James added another milestone to his already impressive career as he became the first MVP of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Commissioner Adam Silver made a humorous comment about the absence of a Las Vegas franchise that James has expressed interest in owning. Despite not getting his desired ownership, James is content with the NBA Cup and MVP trophy he received as prizes.
On a memorable evening, LeBron recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-109 triumph over the Indiana Pacers. Despite the Pacers keeping pace with the Lakers for most of the game, the latter managed to break away towards the end and seal the victory with ease.
The recent news of LeBron James being named the first In-Season Tournament MVP in the NBA generated a lot of buzz on social media. Fans praised James for his consistent performance throughout the tournament, with some even dubbing him as the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT). Although Anthony Davis was the best player in the final, James’ efforts in the earlier games earned him the award.
LeBron explained why he put so much effort into winning the tournament, stating that it was his responsibility to keep his teammates and fans engaged in the sport, especially during the months when interest tends to dip. His efforts will also benefit the younger players on the team who have yet to experience playoff basketball. As a result of James’ efforts, each player on the team walked away with $500,000, which is a considerable amount for those on lower salaries.