ToplineLos Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, widely considered the face of the National Basketball Association, lambasted the league’s decision to institute a play-in tournament this season, becoming the latest high-profile player to speak out publicly against the new format. Aaron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/Denver Post via Getty ImagesKey FactsSpeaking of the play-in tournament, James told reporters, “Whoever came up with that sh-t needs to be fired,” following the Lakers’ loss to the Toronto Raptors Sunday night. The teams that finish in the seven through ten spots will participate in the play-in tourney. What To Watch For:The play-In tournament will begin on May 18 and conclude on May 21. That was the number of teams that had already guaranteed themselves a playoff berth or had a chance to qualify for the play-in tourney as of last week.

Source: Forbes May 03, 2021 14:48 UTC