Apr 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

LeBron James goes viral during Mavericks-Lakers

Originally posted on Dallas Mavericks on SI
By Keenan Womack | Last updated Apr 9, 2025 9:09 PM ET

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is no stranger to the highlight reel, and proved again, as he has all season, that he's still an explosive player. He displayed his athleticism, despite his age, in the game tonight against the Mavericks with an impressive alley-oop in transition off of a lob from Austin Reaves.

LEBRON JAMES GOT UP FOR THIS ALLEY-OOP pic.twitter.com/vk3jTfyXMc
— ESPN (@espn) April 10, 2025

James, who is 40 years old and still playing at a very high level, has averaged 24.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 8.3 assists this season for the Lakers, blowing by athletes half of his age and demonstrating physical ability that has seemingly not slowed down. He's been a dominant player his entire career and continues to dazzle with leaping ability into advanced basketball age.

The Lakers are playing in Dallas tonight for the first time since the Luka Doncic trade, and Doncic's 31 points led the way for LA at the break, while James contributed eight points himself. It's also obvious they are deferring to Doncic, allowing him to show off the ability that the Mavericks traded away.

Los Angeles led 60-57 at the half.

This article first appeared on Dallas Mavericks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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