Perhaps due to the results they’ve had in it so far, the Lakers have seemingly bought in on the In-Season Tournament. It’s certainly an easier concept to support when you’re having success in it, but the Lakers have spoken positively about the tournament.
LeBron James noted the increase in intensity that has occurred in the In-Season Tournament. Multiple players, LeBron included, have also spoken of the financial incentive of making it out of group play and, specifically, to the semi-finals and finals in Las Vegas.
And none that even mentions the drama that’s come along the way in recent games.