The Los Angeles Lakers are the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament champions, thanks to a dominant performance by Austin Reaves in the final against the Indiana Pacers. The victory was met with confetti, medals, trophies, and a champagne shower in the locker room, but the dust has now settled and questions remain about how to honor this win.

While some fans and media speculate about a parade, fan's day, or even a banner-raising ceremony, Austin Reaves himself seems hesitant. "The Lakers are so used to winning championships, like actual championships," he said, "I don't think we'll raise a banner." He acknowledged the specialness of the In-Season Tournament win, but ultimately expressed his preference for a "real" championship this year.

Reaves also revealed the younger Lakers players' fervent desire to win the tournament. Their motivation stemmed from the significant cash prize of $500,000 per player, which is especially meaningful for players on lower contracts. While Reaves doesn't know the exact date of payment, he confirmed the younger players were eager to secure the win. "All the young guys were running around even before the game like, 'Please win, please win.', 2-ways were like 'This is a $150,000 game for us, we need you to win.'"

With the In-Season Tournament behind them, the Lakers now turn their focus back to the regular season. Their next challenge lies on the road against the Dallas Mavericks on December 12th.