The NBA world is still getting used to the fact that LeBron James will not be suiting up in the NBA Finals after eight straight years of competing. The Lakers collapse that kept him from being in the playoffs was enough of a seismic effect that ratings have been down throughout the playoffs.
The era of the NBA is changing rapidly with Zion Williamson coming in and the Warriors finally being vulnerable with the possibility of Kevin Durant leaving Golden State. This was an era that was dominated by King James for well over a decade.