You may not want to give credit, and what we are about to say might upset you, but LaVar Ball deserves all the praise for turning the NBA Summer League into an absolute spectacle.
With $500 courtside seats, sold out Lakers/Celtics rivalry games, and a crowd that was erupting with every assist, the Lakes took over the Las Vegas Summer League and they had a ringleader leading the way. LaVar sat courtside and signed BBB apparel all day, pumping up the crowd and controlling the atmosphere. It was amazing.
Jonas gives him the credit he is due in the audio below. Drink the medicine: