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USA Today via Reuters

LeBron James has etched his name as one of the most prestigious stars in the NBA. His numerous stellar moments have dazzled fans in the past two decades. One particularly memorable moment unfolded during the recent Los Angeles Lakers game against the Houston Rockets. As the commentators casually referred to James as “the oldest guy in the league”, the King defied age and gravity. With a flick of his wrist and a lightning-quick step, James invoked a breathtaking 360 layup, effortlessly eluding two defenders.

The crowd erupted in cheers, letting James know that he made the shot, even before he got to see the ball go into the basket. Meanwhile, his teammates’ reactions cemented the fact that he pulled off an extraordinary move, one that will be remembered for years to come.

LeBron James wants to remember the moment

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Upon realizing his extraordinary orchestration, LeBron James felt a desire to savor the moment a little longer than usual. Seizing the opportunity, he curated a series of snippets and captures from the instance, sharing the moment with the world on Instagram. Accompanying the post, he captioned it, “Old Man Wise still got the game in a chokehold/ It’s been over 2 decades I’ve been in this mode”. 🌪️👑 #ThekidfromAKRON🤴🏾 #striveforgreatness🚀 ♟️ NOT……😉”

 

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While his teammates and fans erupted in cheers and disbelief, a technical foul was handed out to one of them who had stepped onto the court in sheer excitement. The unexpected pause provided LeBron James with a golden opportunity to fully immerse himself in the glorious moment right after it unfolded.

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When the NBA’s official X handle shared James’ awe-inspiring clip, it became an instant sensation. Within just 20 minutes, the video garnered an astounding 275,000 views, catapulting LeBron’s gravity-defying moment to viral stardom.

Even celebrities and global athletes were left amazed

As the internet showered LeBron James with words of praise, expressing awe at his greatness, several stars found themselves in disbelief. When James shared the extraordinary moment, the celebrities seized the opportunity to share their admiration.

Right off the bat, rapper Joyner Lucas couldn’t contain his excitement and commented, “Nah that s**t was crazy. I hopped up out my chair when I seen this live. 🔥🔥”

Usher, the 45-year-old legend in his own right, radiated with appreciation for LeBron’s ongoing legacy. The singer commented, “Age is just a number people … hey, when you got it, you got it!!! Come on with the 🌪️ LJ!! Let’s go 👑”

Australian tennis sensation Nick Kyrgios, who was catching the game live, also chimed in, “This was nuts. Saw it live 🪽🪽🪽🪽🪽 THE KING.”

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Brazilian soccer forward Vinicius Jr. also hailed LeBron, commenting, “KING!!!!!! 🤍👑”

Even LeBron’s teammate, Austin Reaves, made sure to show respect. With a deep admiration for James, he playfully commented “Sicko” on the post.

Various personalities from different walks of life came together to praise LeBron. Furthermore, Draymond Green, A’ja Wilson, Dennis Schroeder, Bryce James, and others displayed their admiration by liking the post.

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The collective acknowledgment from a diverse set of celebrities underscores the universal appreciation that James’ extraordinary talents hold.