KING: LeBron James wins MVP of the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament following the Lakers’ title Sport admincp — 12/10/2023 LeBron James wants more hardware James was named tournament MVP after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-109 on Saturday night in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament Championship. His performance helped the Lakers outscore a top offense. In 35 minutes against Indiana, the four-time league MVP scored 24 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 10 field goals on 21 attempts.