Daryl Morey, the president of the Philadelphia 76ers, suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers' 2020 NBA championship won during the COVID-19 pandemic should carry an 'asterisk.' He believes the title does not represent a legitimate championship, a view he claims is shared by others in the league. Morey, who has never won a championship himself, acknowledged that he would have treated the title as legitimate if his Rockets had claimed it. This sentiment regarding the validity of championships is similarly echoed in other sports, such as MLB and NHL, highlighting a broader skepticism about titles won during the pandemic.
Daryl Morey stated that the NBA championship LeBron James and the Lakers won in 2020 should have an 'asterisk' next to it, arguing it doesn't represent a genuine victory.
Despite his claim about the Lakers' title, Daryl Morey admitted he would have celebrated it as legitimate had his Rockets won in the COVID Bubble.
This sentiment about the legitimacy of championship titles extends beyond the NBA, affecting other sports like MLB, NHL, and college football.
LeBron's championship in 2020, played in an unprecedented environment, drew similar scrutiny to the Dodgers' World Series title and other championships during the pandemic.
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