Adam Silver Stops Kids From Getting LeBron James & Lakers’ Autographs

Concluding its first cycle today, Adam Silver’s pet project, the In Season Tournament, witnessed an extraordinary showdown. The Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Indiana Pacers, both teams boasting incredible undefeated runs in the tournament. Adam Silver addressed the media on various matters, hours before the game commenced. Moreover, he carved out time from his busy schedule to interact with guests and prominent figures in the arena.

The NBA’s day played out like scenes from a movie, with one exception—a humorous moment that momentarily disrupted Adam Silver’s typically composed demeanor.

Adam Silver postpones kids’ dreams for the trophy ceremony

Standing at the podium, the Los Angeles Lakers squad chose to spread some joy to the younger generation. They had just won the first NBA In-Season Tournament. With medals around their necks and the trophy ceremony nearing, a few kids eagerly approached LeBron James for autographs, momentarily delaying the proceedings.

Despite LeBron happily signing their jerseys, Adam Silver had to interrupt the younger ones to continue the ceremony. He quipped, “Kids, we got something to do here,” as he hoped to resume the trophy presentation. However, it was just a hilarious moment that ticked with Silver’s patience. Moreover, it is safe to say that Silver was simply eager to kick off the trophy telecast.

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Anthony Davis delivered a monumental performance with 41 points and 20 rebounds to help the Lakers to a 123-109 victory. Meanwhile, LeBron James was crowned the tournament MVP for his constantly dependable performances throughout the tournament games.

Silver proposed colorful courts for the NBA finals

While fans initially criticized the vibrant colors during the early days of the In Season Tournament, several players also voiced reservations about the new court. However, the athletes’ concerns centered mainly around the operational aspect, construction, and paint job on the court.

Regardless, just hours before the finale tip-off, Silver declared, “I’m a big advocate of the colorful courts.” However, he also addressed the importance of players’ concerns, emphasizing the need to ensure certain safety and quality standards.

To solve the fans’ complaints about the intense color schemes, Silver proposed a two-way solution. He expressed an openness for teams to get more creative with their court designs. Additionally, Silver shared a new idea inspired by the In Season Tournament: initiating colorful courts for the NBA Finals as well, featuring unique elements on the court.

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Furthermore, while talking about the most controversial aspect of the tournament, the point differential tiebreaker, Silver announced that it would undergo a review. However, he clarified that any changes would only occur if he deems the current system unsportsmanlike or disrespectful towards players.