NBA analyst explains why Lakers 2020 title is different from previous years

According to Gautam Varyl, a contributor to US sports media F/W. The Lakers’ 2020 win’s eligibility has once again become a big topic, thanks to Philadelphia 76ers’ president of basketball operations Darryl Morey. Morey claims that people inside the NBA privately agreed that it wasn’t a real title, but The Athletic’s Jon Clauchinski explains why it shouldn’t be viewed that way. "I actually think the Lakers deserve a different type of title. I think the bubble title needs an asterisk because it's harder than it's easier than people want to admit. It's well documented how miserable the team is. Separate from family. Isolated. Working in a very dark environment, with many unanswered health issues, doing something for society as a whole, trying to bring some sense of normality to a shaken country. This is a psychological endurance test that we've rarely seen." From a psychological point of view, this is undoubtedly a challenging environment for the players. Of course, it’s not the worst experience imaginable in Walt Disney World in Orlando, but it’s not ideal to stay away from family and be in quarantine during very difficult times due to COVID-19. The Lakers are a team that has overcome difficulties and deserve praise. Also, remember that this is not a situation where a team catches lightning in a bottle.

The Lakers achieved an impressive 49-14 record when the NBA paused. They are one of the best teams in the league and continue to replicate their dominance in the bubble. They lost only three playoff games on their way to the NBA Finals, where they beat the Miami Heat in six games. The Lakers have been impressive and their performance should be praised. The only real advantage they ended up with that season was the extended break due to the league pause. This is ideal for a team with quite a few veterans, but that's all.

Although those Morey interviewed still think this is not a real champion, the several players the Lakers beat in winning the championship do not think so. Heat star Adebayo said that the 2020 championship is the hardest to win. Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard also defended the Lakers championship. Lillard felt it was a difficult championship to win because everyone was fresh due to the break and didn’t understand why people slandered that victory.

Reeves has a theory on why this happens. Reeves believes that the reason why the Bubble Championship title is disgraced is just because James is the winner. This may make some sense. As for James' view of the bubble, he believes the world sees the purest form of basketball in it. He shone as always in that lineup, averaging 27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks in the 2020 playoffs.

James will also be named the Finals MVP in the game against the Heat, which is undoubtedly his greatest moment as the Lakers. Will he go back to that stage with the team? This is possible, but it seems unlikely at the moment.