As a record-setting season came to a close for the NBA, the king once again regained his crown. LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers took home the NBA title earlier this month for a record-tying 17th time, bringing an end to the longest NBA season in history. The preseason began one year ago, in October of 2019, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one year later in October of 2020 the long road came to an end.