On Dec. 7th, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers executed a jaw-dropping dunk against Paul George of the LA Clippers, leaving fans and NBA enthusiasts in complete disbelief. The Lakers’ 106-103 victory not only broke a four-game losing run but also included one of the season’s most stunning plays of this season. The highlight moment occurred early in the third period when James chose to run coast to coast after grabbing a rebound. He threw himself into the air just before the dotted line and completed a thundering slam over Clippers’ Paul George.
The Crypto.com Arena exploded in applause, and the highlight-reel performance had spectators and other players alike buzzing with excitement. Even George spoke about this moment in his podcast and gave the audience a perception of what was going through his mind.
LeBron James capitalizes on Paul George’s mistake
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In the latest episode of Podcast P, Paul George was asked about how he felt after getting dunked over by the Akron Hammer. To describe his situation, he used an old saying “What starts f***ed up, usually ends f***ed up.” George then narrates the situation of how he messed up the play when AD deflected the ball due to which LeBron James got it and went full speed down the court. He explained, “Usually Bron gives it up to get it back, right? So I see he’s not giving it up. So, my next train of thought is like let me try to pick him up a little earlier. But at the same time, it’s like ‘I gotta get ready to absorb the contact too’.
PG’s POV during LeBron’s dunk on him
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George further added that despite his attempts to retrieve the ball back, he was just not able to do so. As he was stuck in that head space, LeBron took advantage of that and made the most. LeBron James‘ dunk not only energized the spectators, but it also acted as an encouraging factor for the Lakers, pushing them to end a four-game losing streak. James led the charge in a critical victory over their local rivals with Anthony Davis, who had a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. The 19-time All-Star’s dunk over Paul George has not only made it onto the season’s highlight reels, but it has also become a symbol of the Lakers’ persistence.
This dunk will surely be remembered as a landmark moment throughout this NBA season, demonstrating the 39-year-old’s lasting greatness and ability to step up his game when it counts most. With the victory over the Clippers, the Lakers continue on their journey with renewed enthusiasm, laying the groundwork for what promises to be an exciting second half of the NBA season.
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