The Los Angeles Lakers won the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals on Sunday night, becoming this year's NBA champion. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA shortened their season and held their playoffs in a "bubble," where all teams stayed at the same resort and played at a neutral location with no fans present. Which of the following statements comes closest to your opinion, even if none are exactly right?

The Los Angeles Lakers won the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals on Sunday night, becoming this year's NBA champion. Due to the COVID‑19 pandemic, the NBA shortened their season and held their playoffs in a "bubble," where all teams stayed at the same resort and played at a neutral location with no fans present. Which of the following statements comes closest to your opinion, even if none are exactly right? Published on October 13, 2020 → Survey conducted on October 13, 2020 on 8395 U.S. adults

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This year's champion is NOT as legitimate as regular years; this title doesn't "count" as much

15%

This year's champion is equally as legitimate as regular years; this title "counts" the same amount

33%

This year's champion is MORE legitimate than regular years; this title "counts" even more

Not sure

N/A – I don't follow the NBA

39%

This year's champion is NOT as legitimate as regular years; this title doesn't "count" as much

15%

This year's champion is equally as legitimate as regular years; this title "counts" the same amount

33%

This year's champion is MORE legitimate than regular years; this title "counts" even more

Not sure

N/A – I don't follow the NBA

39%

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