LeBron James threw down a big dunk during Sunday’s game.
On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are in Louisiana, facing off against the New Orleans Pelicans.
During the second half, LeBron James had a big highlight that got a lot of attention on social media.
James caught an outlet pass and sped down the floor to finish a one-handed slam dunk.
39 never looked better 👑 https://t.co/NXlodCq8w9 pic.twitter.com/aDjeOjIkVF
— NBA (@NBA) January 1, 2024
LeBron James speeds down the court and throws it down in transition 😤
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📲 https://t.co/woK6Ivq1FM pic.twitter.com/Mb0yoALLoZ— NBA (@NBA) January 1, 2024
James turned 39 years old on Saturday but still remains one of the most exciting players in the NBA.
He is also a top-ten player who is averaging 25.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 53.6% from the field and 40.9% from the three-point range in 30 games.
The Lakers have gotten off to a slow start to the season and are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 17-16 record in their first 33 games.
Over the last ten games, they are 3-7, and they most recently lost to Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves (on Saturday) by a score of 108-106.
On his birthday, James had 26 points, three rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block while shooting 10/21 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.
Year 21, 39 years old! 👑 pic.twitter.com/VPiy2bzHVL
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) January 1, 2024
Following the Pelicans, the Lakers will end their road trip and return home to host Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat on Wednesday evening in Los Angeles, California.
On the road, they are 6-12 in 18 games, while they have gone 11-4 in the 15 games they have played on their home floor.
