Unrivaled’s inaugural 1-on-1 tournament started this week, and despite some bumps, it turned out to be a fun experiment for the players and fans. The league had to condense the bracket after several players dropped out because of "lingering injuries and to prioritize player well-being for regular-season games," and the tournament’s atmosphere could be improved by letting fans in on any trash talk happening on the court. But the games were fun, and the players were clearly all in on winning their games.
The players were candid about their motivation in the tournament — it’s the money.