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Daryl Morey’s Asterisk Remark Fuels Lakers’ Bubble Title Debate

Morey’s remark that the bubble ring would “forever be marked by an asterisk” drew strong rebuttals from Lakers insiders, leading him to publicly affirm his respect for the championship.

Dec 15, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers resident of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey speaks with the media before a game against the Detroit Pistons at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Oct 23, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey is interviewed before a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Daryl Morey told The Athletic that “everyone I speak to around the league privately agrees” the 2020 Orlando bubble title doesn’t hold up as a genuine championship and would carry an asterisk.
  • Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy responded on X by asserting that only those who competed inside the bubble earned the right to judge its legitimacy.
  • LeBron James characterized the Orlando setup as the “purest form of hoops,” stressing that its fanless, travel-free format demanded unparalleled mental focus.
  • In an exclusive ClutchPoints interview, Morey said he was “frustrated” by misinterpretations of his comments and insisted he consistently defends the Lakers’ bubble ring.
  • The NBA has no plans to apply any formal asterisk to the 2020 title, reaffirming that every team faced identical quarantine and playing conditions.