The NBA Summer League is in full swing and young talents are showcasing their skills to prove their worth. It’s a stage where future stars are born. Summer league is an opportunity for them to make a name for themselves and possibly secure a spot in the league. Recently, a Los Angeles Lakers‘ 6’6″ starlet has made heads turn with his audacious move.

In a thrilling matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies, he managed to steal the spotlight with an incredible dunk that left fans speechless. It also has sparked conversations about his potential future with the Lakers.

Can Starlet’s incredible dunk secure a future with LeBron James?

In a Summer League game on 14th July, the Lakers faced off against the Grizzlies, with the talented LJ Figueroa in the lineup. The 25-year-old showcased his incredible athleticism and leaping ability with a breathtaking put-back dunk. The Lakers were down by 25 points when the young 6’6″ shooting guard soared through the air and snatched the ball from above the rim and slammed it home.

The crowd erupted in disbelief, even as the opposing team couldn’t help but marvel at the opponent’s move. The Lakers lost the game, but the young starlet stole the show.

His performance in the Summer League has sparked conversations about his potential future with the Lakers. Figueroa’s journey with the Lakers began when he signed with the team as an undrafted free agent. Despite limited playing time during the regular season, he made the most of his opportunities, leaving a lasting impression on the Lakers’ organization.

Standing at 6’6 with impressive athleticism, Figueroa possesses all the tools necessary to make a significant impact on both ends of the court. These are still early days for Figueroa as he looks to fine-tune his game and gain more experience against elite competition.

However, teaming up with LeBron James would undoubtedly be a dream come true for the young starlet. Since ‘The Chosen One’ is not retiring anytime soon, he will be looking for the best teammates to join the senior squad. Figueroa is definitely working on getting him the best help for the Lakers.

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As soon as the clip of Figueroa’s dunk circulated on social media platforms, fans flooded comment sections expressing their astonishment.

One fan couldn’t help but exclaim in disbelief about whether there was any trampoline assisting Figueroa in executing such moves. He wrote, “nahhhh, is there a mf trampoline out there?? gahhhdamn!”

The sheer power displayed by Figueroa prompted comparisons to legendary big man Shaquille O’Neal. A fan, commented, “Shaq 2.0”. Another fan humorously reminisced about Anthony Davis annihilating Jaren Jackson Jr., suggesting that dunking on Memphis players might be something of a tradition within the Lakers’ franchise. He wrote, “We can’t stop dunking on the griz, remember when AD killed JJJ,” accompanied by laughing emojis.

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The NBA world eagerly anticipates how Figueroa will further develop under the guidance of seasoned players like LeBron James. If this jaw-dropping dunk is any indication of what’s to come, fans can expect many more thrilling moments from this rising star.

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