For the first time, the NBA will host an in-season tournament with all 30 teams competing to reach the championship game happening in Las Vegas on December 9. This is the league's attempt to spice up the regular season and improve the quality of play by re-igniting the player's competitive spirit.
The NBA has tried to create buzz and excitement with this tournament by unveiling the six different groups and creating this incredible advertisement starring Michael Imperioli, best known as Christopher Moltisant, in the hit HBO show The Sopranos. The video shows Imperoli breaking down "The Heist," featuring NBA stars executing said heist in an Ocean's Eleven vibe.