Kevin Durant predicts In-Season Tournament winner, weighs in on format / News - Basketnews.com

Durant said the Lakers should win the in-season cup due to their roster, the proximity to Las Vegas, and their fanbase. He shared he wasn't a fan of the In-Season Tournament but has grown into one since and was eager to watch how it unfolded.

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The Phoenix Suns lost to the Los Angeles Lakers after a controversial ending in the In-Season Tournament quarterfinals. Despite the loss, Kevin Durant applauded the change in the league.

Kevin Durant

Team:Phoenix SunsPosition:SFAge:35Height:211 cmWeight:109 kgBirth place:Washington, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

Although the introduction of the in-season cup was criticized at first, it has now begun to garner positive reviews following a multitude of competitive matches in the middle of an otherwise repetitive regular season.

"The intensity in these games has been incredible. I wasn't a fan as they were performing this thing, but I'm a huge fan in-season and looking forward to watching it," Kevin Durant said after the match via Ben Golliver from The Washington Post.

Asked to predict the winner of the In-Season Tournament, Durant went with the team he just played against.

"Imma go with the Lakers since they beat us. They've got the size to compete with anybody. They've got the quickest flight out of anybody," Durant smiled. "Most fans out of anybody. It's set up for them to win. I can't wait to watch it."

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