LeBron James has been sarcastically calling himself the ‘Washed King’ since 2019. All James has carried out since that point is lead his Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA championship contained in the bubble, and break the league’s all-time scoring report as soon as held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
James is now the oldest participant within the NBA along with his thirty ninth birthday approaching in Dec. He’s not one of the best participant within the NBA, however on the suitable evening, he’s nonetheless able to resembling one thing near that. On Wednesday evening, the Lakers beat the Clippers in an extra time thriller, and James reminded followers that he can nonetheless dominate even in his golden years.
James completed with 35 factors, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists in 42 minutes of play within the win. With the sport on the road in extra time, James flew in to dunk dwelling an alley-oop cross from Austin Reaves to place the Lakers on prime for good.
LeBron’s oldest son Bronny James was hyped after the slam:
A lot for the early season minutes restriction head coach Darvin Ham talked about. The Lakers nonetheless want James to hold the offense with a number of of their free agent signings struggling. A minimum of early within the season, LeBron continues to be up for the duty.
James spoke in regards to the alley-oop dunk after the sport. “I’m simply blissful I’m nonetheless capable of go get them at this level in my profession,” he mentioned.
LeBron on his alley-oop with Austin Reaves late within the 4th quarter: “Blissful I’m nonetheless capable of go get ‘em.”
“Magic and Kareem created Showtime…attempting to maintain that going. These followers love the quick break right here.”
“Blissful to be on the aspect with AR. Considered one of my favourite guys, for certain.” pic.twitter.com/26pkregc9M
— Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvoNBA) November 2, 2023
Lakers-Clippers was probably the most enjoyable sport of the season to date. With James Harden on the way in which for the Clips, this rivalry is barely going to get higher. Is that this the yr we lastly see these groups meet within the playoffs? Let’s hope so.