NBA In-Season Tournament Already a Success

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00:00 The NBA in-season tournament is already a success.

00:02 - I would happen to agree.

00:05 And I was somebody who had no faith in it from the start.

00:08 And if I'm being completely honest,

00:10 I still don't really care that much,

00:12 but the players seem to.

00:13 And I think that's what's most important,

00:14 especially getting through that long regular season,

00:16 especially for the teams that are always seeing

00:18 as potential contenders.

00:20 You just want to get to the playoffs anyway.

00:21 But this has been like an added luxury

00:23 to play for something

00:25 as you're going through the regular season.

00:27 And then I love what Damian Lillard said.

00:28 You see it as an opportunity for maybe some of those guys

00:30 that are two-way players

00:32 who don't have the large salaries that the top guys have

00:34 to get some substantial bits of prize money.

00:37 So I think it's definitely been a success

00:39 and fans, at least from what I've seen,

00:41 seems to be in for it.

00:43 - Well, people cry about any sort of change,

00:45 but the play-in tournament seemed to have worked thus far.

00:48 And now the in-season tournament is working.

00:50 We basically have seen that the regular season

00:52 is meaningless in many ways.

00:53 This gives it a little more meaning

00:55 and it gives you a chance for some moments.

00:57 Tyrese Halliburton bursting on the scene.

00:59 How about LeBron James and Kevin Durant

01:01 meeting in a meaningful game?

01:03 In fact, this could be a big moment for LeBron himself

01:06 'cause who knows if he and AD can stay healthy

01:09 for the duration of the season.

01:10 He could add first ever in-season tournament win

01:13 to his long resume.

01:14 - Bron, I'm begging you.

01:18 If you win a season tournament,

01:20 don't be boasting about that.

01:22 But you're a four-time champion

01:23 and seen as the greatest or second greatest ever.

01:26 But I get your point.