Was the In-Season Tournament a Success? Plus, Is Bron and Bronny Playing Together Really a Possibility? | Real Ones
Dec 11, 2023
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LeBron James' treatment of the in-season tournament influenced how seriously it was taken by the league. The hosts react to Bronny James's USC debut and discuss the possibility of the first father and son duo in the NBA.
LeBron James attending his son's USC debut could potentially lead to him and his son playing together in the NBA, which would be a historic and monumental moment in the league's history.
Tyrese Halliburton's impressive performance in the NBA Cup has garnered attention for the Indiana Pacers, but they still have defensive issues and lack playoff experience.
Deep dives
LeBron James and Bronny's Appearance at USC Game
LeBron James made headlines when he attended his son Bronny's first game at USC. The league is bracing for the power play that LeBron might use to get his son on the same team as him, even if it's just for a game. The Lakers might sign Bronny to a two-way or G League deal, while other teams would only consider it to possibly curry favor with LeBron. The idea of a second-generation player playing with their parent is unprecedented, and LeBron's status and longevity make it a possibility. The ownership potential of LeBron adds intrigue, as it would be a significant moment in league history. Overall, having LeBron as an owner in a city like Vegas would be a major asset for the NBA.
Tyrese Halliburton and the Indiana Pacers
Tyrese Halliburton's impressive performance in the NBA Cup has put the spotlight on the Indiana Pacers. Halliburton's talent and the exposure the Pacers gained from the tournament has been great for the team and the league. However, this does not automatically make the Pacers contenders in the Eastern Conference. While Halliburton's rise as a budding star is exciting, the team still has defensive issues and lacks overall playoff experience. The Pacers can use this tournament run as motivation and a starting point to build towards future success.
Logan, Raja, and Howard deep dive on the overall success of the in-season tournament and how important LeBron’s treatment of the tournament was for how seriously it was taken by the rest of the league and NBA fans (02:00). Later, the guys react to Bronny James’s USC debut with LeBron in attendance, before looking ahead to the possibility of the first father and son duo in the NBA (38:30).