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Freakishly Athletic 39YO LeBron James Laughs Off Gruesome Gymnastic Fall at Lakers Game

Published 01/22/2024, 7:53 PM EST

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LeBron James is one of the globe’s most celebrated athletes. A significant factor contributing to his acclaim is his extraordinary and rare athletic endurance. Bursting onto the NBA scene in 2003, James showcased immense potential driven by his exceptional speed and verticality. As he began to dominate the basketball court, opposing teams found it challenging to contain his explosive bursts.

Now, at the age of 39, James has unmistakably lost a step or two in his athleticism. However, he continues to mesmerize. With that, he has served up a handful of posterized slams, a mind-bending 360 layup, and plenty of fast-break alley-oops. However, recently, amidst the buzzworthy plays, an instance caught the King visibly struggling moment on the court.

LeBron James laughs at his hilarious on-court photo

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The Los Angeles Lakers‘ studio host and a five-time Emmy-winning sports journalist, couldn’t resist injecting a touch of humanity into LeBron James’ phenomenal campaign. Allie Clifton, using a snapshot from a Lakers home game, captioned it, “If this doesn’t SCREAM [crown emoji] on his @sohoyoga ISH, then I don’t know what it screams.” In the image, James was in the midst of a fall, skillfully trying to prevent an injury. While that is a usual sight for athletes, the odd element was that James had his left leg in the air while his right leg and both hands were touching the ground. Playfully riffing on the situation, Allie quipped, “Downward dog mid-game @kingjames?? Okkkk!”

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In response, LeBron James, always the good sport, opted to reply to Allie with a string of emojis, acknowledging and appreciating the journalist’s humor.

How is LeBron still dominating the NBA?

The evolution of LeBron James in the NBA is a narrative that will be discussed for years to come. Starting as a teenager, he propelled the Cleveland Cavaliers to prominence. During his stint with the Miami Heat, he embraced the villainous role, dominating the majority of the league. Transitioning into the role of a savior, he returned to the Cavaliers, securing their first championship. Now with the Lakers, LeBron finds himself in a dance with Father Time, holding the title of the league’s oldest player. Despite that, he remains one of the NBA’s best, asserting dominance at every opportunity.

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While some may attribute his prowess to physical strength, the true key lies in his profound understanding of the game. Doc Rivers recently revealed that LeBron James experienced a game-changing surge when he delved into the mindful side of the sport. Rivers emphasized, “His brain has evolved,” pointing out LeBron’s remarkable ability to recall plays with almost photographic precision—a testament to his mental agility on the court.

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