Los Angeles Lakers to hang banner that honors NBA Cup win.

[Greenbacks]

After the Los Angeles Lakers failed to defend their 2020 championship when they lost in the first round to the Phoenix Suns in 2021, general manager Rob Pelinka stated the franchise's aspirations in no uncertain terms.
"We have an insatiable desire and passion to bring banner No. 18 here," Pelinka said at the time, referencing his team's record-tying 17 NBA titles.
Turns out the Lakers will be hanging another banner at Crypto.com Arena to recognize winning the inaugural NBA in-season tournament in Las Vegas, but the team is making sure the NBA Cup victory won't be confused with the ultimate goal of a championship.
The in-season tournament banner will have a different shape and color than the existing gold NBA championship banners that line the rafters. There will also be just one in-season tournament banner that the Lakers will use to honor their win in 2023 and any future years should they win the tournament again.
L.A. will unveil the banner at its next home game, Dec. 18 against the New York Knicks, and also honor LeBron James and Anthony Davis for being named to the in-season all-tournament team that was announced Monday.
Davis averaged 23.3 points, 14.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.9 blocks while shooting 52.5% from the field through L.A.'s 7-0 showing. He was dominant in the clincher against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, finishing with 41 points on 16-for-24 shooting, 20 rebounds and four blocks.
James averaged 26.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.6 steals while shooting 56.8% from the field and 60.6% from 3 and was named the in-season tournament MVP.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Suns forward Kevin Durant and Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton rounded out the rest of the all-tournament team.

 

[Greenbacks]

LeBitch

 

[azbob]

That is something the Clippers would do. About time for a 15 game injury for AD and then 15 for Lebron so they can catch up on their sleep.

 

[brendanjack]

Lol those games and stats don’t even count fucking arts and crafts

 

[VIEJODINOSAUR]

Just a step up for participating trophies….although the cash given away was on the level of the Saudis giving money to LIV…

 

[carlitosway]

Pathetic. Never thought the Lakers organization would stoop this low. This would be a small market team move.

 

[Avocado33]

They trolling the league

 

[Willie99]

If they were not an iconic franchise, this would really draw even more laughs

I personally don't think it will stand the test of time

 

[CHOPTALK]

Jesus
Y’all are brutal
I’m sure every team in the NBA would have a banner for winning just like the lakers
Nothing wrong with that

yall gonna bitch next year when whatever team wins does the same thing ?

 

[Willie99]

Jesus
Y’all are brutal
I’m sure every team in the NBA would have a banner for winning just like the lakers
Nothing wrong with that

yall gonna bitch next year when whatever team wins does the same thing ?

It's like LSU hoops hanging a Round of 32 banner I suppose

 

[skoda]

It's like LSU hoops hanging a Round of 32 banner I suppose

I only watch the Finals in NBA the other games are meaningless. This tourney I imagine was put together to get some more interest?

16 teams of the 30 make the playoff? My guess is 1/2 of these teams will finish with losing records.

Next season the NBA playoff, positioning will be decided by teams that draw the most money... LoL

 

[Greenbacks]

Not real

 

[azbob]

NBA will get a wake up call when their Christmas Day games go up against three NFL games.

 

[Avocado33]

Jesus
Y’all are brutal
I’m sure every team in the NBA would have a banner for winning just like the lakers
Nothing wrong with that

yall gonna bitch next year when whatever team wins does the same thing ?

Bingo

No they won’t if Lakers aren’t involved

 

[brendanjack]

I only watch the Finals in NBA the other games are meaningless. This tourney I imagine was put together to get some more interest?

16 teams of the 30 make the playoff? My guess is 1/2 of these teams will finish with losing records.

Next season the NBA playoff, positioning will be decided by teams that draw the most money... LoL

Lol I don’t even watch the finals I was at the gym on the hamster wheel and espn was on with Tony kornhole and listened to his take on this what a joke . Games that don’t count and stats that are meaningless. Wouldn’t this be better to do out of season when it’s meaningless? We’re talking about practice

 

[azbob]

The whole season is meaningless. It used to be that the season "started" on Christmas Day, but now even the games from now until May are not worth watching. This is what happens when you get a commissioner who turns over decision-making to the players. Meanwhile, the NFL continues to flourish as players play and owners lead.

 

[Avocado33]

The whole season is meaningless. It used to be that the season "started" on Christmas Day, but now even the games from now until May are not worth watching. This is what happens when you get a commissioner who turns over decision-making to the players. Meanwhile, the NFL continues to flourish as players play and owners lead.

The NBA is doing just fine (not NFL level obviously, but still). The in-season tourney was good $ wise

 

[carlitosway]

Jesus
Y’all are brutal
I’m sure every team in the NBA would have a banner for winning just like the lakers
Nothing wrong with that

yall gonna bitch next year when whatever team wins does the same thing ?

I think this in-season tourney is bogus.

 

[Greenbacks]

The Los Angeles Lakers will hang a banner for their NBA Cup win at their next home game Monday! It will be a different colour to their other banners.

 

[StevieRay]

Fck Labitch

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