The NBA offseason might be a time when updates about potential trades and free agent signings become the biggest topic of discussion among NBA fans. But given the lack of games and even offseason moves off late, fans resort to conversations about their favorite players and teams.
One such team, unsurprisingly, is the Los Angeles Lakers. After a disastrous 2021-22 season, the Lakers have become the biggest topic of discussion in the offseason. From trades to free agent signings, fans have been busy theorizing whether the Lakers can become contenders for the upcoming season or not.
But amid all the offseason chatter, one debate about the Purple And Gold has divided the NBA lately, whether the Lakers’ 2020 title in the Orlando Bubble was legitimate or not. Fans and pundits alike have been chipping in on the topic recently, and former Denver Nuggets coach George Karl was no different.
In a recent tweet, Karl claimed that the people should stop considering that the 2020 playoffs in the Bubble were similar to other postseasons in the NBA, likely implying that it might have been easier.
Can we please stop talking about the ‘20 Bubble like it was the same event as all other NBA playoffs??
— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) July 26, 2022
But it seems like a Lakers fan has kept all the receipts. While LeBron James and Co. did win the championship in the 2019-20 season, the Denver Nuggets also had their best finish in the 11 years that season, reaching all the way to the Conference Finals.
Given that the Nuggets faced off against LeBron James and Co. and put on a great fight, a fan exposed Karl’s hypocrisy, posting some of the former coach’s tweets from the 2020 playoffs.
Bubble was legit until we start tappin that @$$ 🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/E4iJqD9Eyq pic.twitter.com/ElnM6FIsSe
— 🏆LakersGuru🏆 (@GuruLakers) July 26, 2022
“Bubble was legit until we start Tappin that A**”
While some fans might be divided about the 2020 NBA playoffs, there is no denying that the conditions in the Orlando Bubble were like no other post-season campaign. Not only were the games played in an empty arena, but the players were also isolated from the outside environment as well.
https://twitter.com/lordude22/status/1552050492712185857
It actually is the most impressive. No fans, home court advantage, equal rest, and blocking out exterior distractions.
— dp (@drewpeters) July 26, 2022
Agreed. It was definitely tougher to win.
— LakeshowEmpire (@MightyLakeshow8) July 26, 2022
https://twitter.com/RickyWiIIiams/status/1552046089343229952https://twitter.com/dparks24/status/1552045984212914176
It was different. Much harder than all the others.
— LakeShowBoss (@LakeShowBoss) July 26, 2022
You still talking about that? Move ON! 😂
— Vega Vision ⭐️ (@Willie_esco818) July 26, 2022
https://twitter.com/EricLani/status/1552054494342615042
It was literally the most unprecedented title in NBA history. Who could have predicted a world wide pandemic that completely changed how we live? That season was what it was. It was unparalleled and, looking back on it now, a miracle that a champion was even crowned.
— Omar Garibay (@Omargaribay8) July 26, 2022
Can we acknowledge how dominant the lakers were before the pandemic? Or even how bron had the lakers @ 3 seed before he hurt his ankle year 1?
— El (@GoKickRocks_4) July 26, 2022
Not only was the Orlando Bubble more challenging mentally, contrary to what some may believe, the 2020 title run might be one of the most impressive championship runs ever. What do you think about the 2020 Lakers championship?
