NBA In-Season All-Tournament Team Includes Anthony Davis and LeBron James

LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers were selected today to the 2023 All-Tournament Team in recognition of their efforts in the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament’s Group Play and Knockout Rounds. With a perfect 7-0 record, the pair led the purple and gold to the first-ever NBA Cup.

Anthony Davis and LeBron James named to the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament All-Tournament Team

With an average of 23.3 points, 14.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 steals, and 2.9 blocks in 33.9 minutes, Davis played in all seven of the Lakers’ in-season tournament games. He also shot 52.5 percent from the field and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. On December 9 in Las Vegas, during the IST Finals, Davis scored 41 points (16-24 FG, 9-13 FT) in addition to 20 rebounds, five assists, four blocks, and five minutes of play. In tournament play, the 30-year-old led all players in total rebounds (102) and came in second in total blocks (20).

LeBron James, Anthony Davis headline In-Season Tournament team

James averaged 26.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 1.6 steals in 30.7 minutes in seven In-Season Tournament games. He also shot 56.8 percent from the field and 60.6 percent from three-point range. The 38-year-old, who concluded the seven games with an IST-high of +116 plus/minus, was chosen as this year’s In-Season Tournament Most Valuable Player. Throughout the tournament, he made more field goals than any other player (67).

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Prior to their home game on Monday, December 18, the Lakers will acknowledge the In-Season Tournament Championship and pay tribute to Davis and James. The group will present a special In-Season Tournament banner that adds a year to commemorate their first-ever victory in 2023.