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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

LeBron James proves time and time again why he is in the GOAT debate. Even at 37, he has been dropping masterclass performances. The Lakers are struggling this season and have been inconsistent. They have not picked up any momentum during the season. However, this does not take away anything that LeBron has done.?

Against his former side in his homeland, LeBron dropped another massive performance. James led the Lakers to a much-needed victory on the road as they had dropped to 10th seed before the game and desperately need wins to qualify for the play-in tournament.

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LeBron James hit a triple-double with 38 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists. It was an astonishing display from ‘King James.’ Not only was he effective, but he made the team click. LeBron has been often accused of not playing for the team and slowing the game down to try to get as many points as possible. But against Cleveland, he showed why he is one of the absolute best in the business.

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His speed, awareness, passes, and dominance was absolutely top class. He has once again dropped a performance to silence his naysayers. Moreover, one apparent ?hater? turned into a fan!

Skip Bayless turns into a LeBron James fan!

Skip Bayless has often been on the wrong side of LeBron James? achievements. Even if ?hater? is a strong word, Skip has criticized James a lot of times and quite clearly has his heart for Michael Jordan. However, certainly, it would be fair to say Skip Bayless has had strong doubts about LeBron James’ form and impact. But this changed when James went crazy in Cleveland.

Well, this was very surprising, to say the least, for all NBA fans and they reacted in the most hilarious manner.

https://twitter.com/SASBurnerAcct/status/1506077100138237958?s=20&t=cfLDlujG_2nk9KKuI2e1hQ

 

James showed the league that even in his 19th season he is one of the most impactful players who can single-handedly win games for his team. Against the Cavaliers, DJ Augustin and Russell Westbrook both scored 20 points, and the Lakers won the game 131-120.

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LeBron James was absolutely sensational as he hit the 103rd triple-double of his career. In his monster performance, there was also a monster dunk over his former teammate Kevin Love. 37 years old and he can have his head at the rim during a dunk.

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This is another one of those performances that the Lakers need to use to carry their season forward. They dropped 10th but are back on 9th now and are still on the brink of the play-in spots. They need consistency from here on in because we can see what LeBron James can still do like he is in his prime.