Lakers Put a Cap on Celebrations for LeBron James and Co with Spoilsport Update on In Season Tournament

The unstoppable Los Angeles Lakers stormed their way into the In-season Finals on Thursday. The team decimated the New Orleans Pelicans in a 44-point blow-out win. This win not only advanced the team to the finals but also created an opportunity for LeBron James to add another feather to his cap – the privilege of having one up in the GOAT debates against the NBA legends by lifting the In-season trophy. However, the celebration came crashing down after a new update.

The Lakers have been a surprise package since the last season. The team barely managed to get a spot in the playoffs with their last-minute spurt. From there, the team went on to play in the Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets. Fast Forward to the current season, the team forced their way into the In-season Finals. Now, after reaching the golden spot, the Lakers teammates have something to worry about. Let’s find out about that in detail.

New update may sink LeBron James’ heart

The Lakers took on the Pelicans in the semi-final clash and took home a sweet victory. The Pelicans didn’t stand a chance against the LA side as the lead kept exploding. LeBron James kick-started with a hat-trick of three-pointers to set the stage for the big game. With the win, the Lakers now have an opportunity to become the first team in the NBA to win the In-season title.

However, the In-season Finals victory might not bring the joy of winning the NBA trophy for the Lakers players and fans.

The Lakers are among the most successful teams in the NBA with 17 titles. Moreover, each title has a hanging banner of its own at the Crypto.com arena rafters. However, a senior reporter, Arash Markazi, posted a piece of heart-breaking news to the Lakers fans. The post read, “I’m told the Lakers currently have no plans to change their stance on only hanging banners for NBA championships. They don’t hang banners for Western Conference titles, Pacific Division titles and (for now) potential NBA In-Season Tournament titles, only NBA titles.”

While it may not bring the playoffs vibes to the Lakers’ family, James seemed to be locked in.

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Let’s find out King James’ mindset before hitting the Las Vegas hardwood.

James on playing the In-season knockout games

LeBron James is one of the most experienced players in the Lakers unit, in terms of playoff attendance. While many youngsters haven’t played in the playoffs, James felt the In-season knockout games are great set-up, reported Bleacher Report. He added, ” [In-season] playoff atmosphere so for a lot of guys that either have not been part of the postseason… that kind of had that feeling to us… I think guys are getting into a rhythm.”  

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