LeBron James once again proclaims himself the GOAT after becoming first to 39,000 points
Clutch Points: LeBron James says he is 1 of 1 after scoring 39,000 career points 👑 He is the first player in NBA history to reach this scoring milestone. pic.twitter.com/FodkQ82qJs
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers destroy the Jazz, secure home court for the in-season tourney quarterfinals. LeBron hits 39K career points, but Cam Reddish is hurt. How big an issue could this become? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 1:00 PM
Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers destroy the Jazz, secure home court for the in-season tourney quarterfinals. LeBron hits 39K career points, but Cam Reddish is hurt. How big an issue could this become? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 1:00 PM
Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
It’s the third(?) annual Group Chat Pot Luck, where we each bring one player, one team, one take. LeBron’s greatness, the dogs in and around Mitchell Robinson, the Thunder’s ceiling this season, freedom of speech, and more:
open.spotify.com/episode/42vPNa… – 12:26 PM
It’s the third(?) annual Group Chat Pot Luck, where we each bring one player, one team, one take. LeBron’s greatness, the dogs in and around Mitchell Robinson, the Thunder’s ceiling this season, freedom of speech, and more:
open.spotify.com/episode/42vPNa… – 12:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron this season:
25.7 PPG
8.1 RPG
6.6 APG
58.7 FG% (!!)
41.0 3P%
Career-highs in FG% and 3P% statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 12:21 PM
LeBron this season:
25.7 PPG
8.1 RPG
6.6 APG
58.7 FG% (!!)
41.0 3P%
Career-highs in FG% and 3P% statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 12:21 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat’s Love reflects on what might have been in Cleveland with LeBron, Kyrie. sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/22/hea… Return put on hold, but reflections offered. – 12:17 PM
Heat’s Love reflects on what might have been in Cleveland with LeBron, Kyrie. sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/22/hea… Return put on hold, but reflections offered. – 12:17 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
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Last night LeBron became the only player ever w/ 39K points, which means he’s now the youngest/oldest to 39K.
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Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers’ coach Darvin Ham in a joking manner after LeBron James eclipsed 39,000 career points in Tuesday’s win over Jazz: “It’s only 39,000; not 40. So he didn’t get the game ball tonight. If he gets 40K, he’ll get the gameball.” My dispatch for @Sportsnaut bit.ly/3SQAU8Q – 11:57 AM
Lakers’ coach Darvin Ham in a joking manner after LeBron James eclipsed 39,000 career points in Tuesday’s win over Jazz: “It’s only 39,000; not 40. So he didn’t get the game ball tonight. If he gets 40K, he’ll get the gameball.” My dispatch for @Sportsnaut bit.ly/3SQAU8Q – 11:57 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch LeBron James become first player to score 39,000 points
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 10:56 AM
Watch LeBron James become first player to score 39,000 points
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 10:56 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA Star Power Index: De’Aaron Fox, LeBron James, LaMelo Ball, Jalen Brunson are all shooting the lights out
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-s… – 9:24 AM
NBA Star Power Index: De’Aaron Fox, LeBron James, LaMelo Ball, Jalen Brunson are all shooting the lights out
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-s… – 9:24 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat’s Love reflects on what might have been in Cleveland with LeBron, Kyrie sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/22/hea… Love missing game in Cleveland for personal reasons, but reflected on Cavaliers tenure ahead of Wednesday matchup. – 9:03 AM
Heat’s Love reflects on what might have been in Cleveland with LeBron, Kyrie sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/22/hea… Love missing game in Cleveland for personal reasons, but reflected on Cavaliers tenure ahead of Wednesday matchup. – 9:03 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron had to laugh when he found out he was older than Jazz HC Will Hardy 😂
(via @SpectrumSN)
pic.twitter.com/uOHcs1m8e4 – 8:31 AM
LeBron had to laugh when he found out he was older than Jazz HC Will Hardy 😂
(via @SpectrumSN)
pic.twitter.com/uOHcs1m8e4 – 8:31 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
NBA Twitter reacts to LeBron James breaking the 39K point mark: ‘He about to start a new prime’ 💀
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NBA Twitter reacts to LeBron James breaking the 39K point mark: ‘He about to start a new prime’ 💀
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Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
LeBron and the Lakers with the #1 Tournament seed in the West and Lakers fans a short drive from Vegas if they can win their home quarterfinal is a dream scenario for the League. – 2:37 AM
LeBron and the Lakers with the #1 Tournament seed in the West and Lakers fans a short drive from Vegas if they can win their home quarterfinal is a dream scenario for the League. – 2:37 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
LeBron, now in his season 21, became the only player in NBA history to hit 39,000 career points. The next two highest career point totals among Lakers are Anthony Davis (in his 12th season) and D’Angelo Russell (in his 9th season). They have roughly 25K points between them. AK – 2:20 AM
LeBron, now in his season 21, became the only player in NBA history to hit 39,000 career points. The next two highest career point totals among Lakers are Anthony Davis (in his 12th season) and D’Angelo Russell (in his 9th season). They have roughly 25K points between them. AK – 2:20 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: The Lakers dominated their group play, going 4-0 to earn a spot in the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament. LeBron after the clinching win over UTA to take the next step – “That was great that we were able to take care of business” bit.ly/40QzBsz – 2:06 AM
New story: The Lakers dominated their group play, going 4-0 to earn a spot in the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament. LeBron after the clinching win over UTA to take the next step – “That was great that we were able to take care of business” bit.ly/40QzBsz – 2:06 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers are 9-6 and have won six out of seven games, but with injuries still hampering some of the roster, LeBron James says the team is still in a discovery period: “We don’t know what we have just yet” pic.twitter.com/RwesuVayse – 2:00 AM
The Lakers are 9-6 and have won six out of seven games, but with injuries still hampering some of the roster, LeBron James says the team is still in a discovery period: “We don’t know what we have just yet” pic.twitter.com/RwesuVayse – 2:00 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast: PART 2!
—Wait, we LIKE the In-Season Tournament? Plus Indy on 🔥, GSW in trouble, and LBJ/KD still cranking w/ @RobMahoney
—Why can’t Tyreek win the MVP? w/ @theStevenRuiz @DannyBKelly
—Red-Hot Holiday Million Dollar Picks w/ Dangerous DK
open.spotify.com/episode/7bIOKl… – 1:51 AM
New BS Podcast: PART 2!
—Wait, we LIKE the In-Season Tournament? Plus Indy on 🔥, GSW in trouble, and LBJ/KD still cranking w/ @RobMahoney
—Why can’t Tyreek win the MVP? w/ @theStevenRuiz @DannyBKelly
—Red-Hot Holiday Million Dollar Picks w/ Dangerous DK
open.spotify.com/episode/7bIOKl… – 1:51 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The great @geeter3 asks LeBron James how he wraps his head around being older than Jazz coach Will Hardy. Great reaction pic.twitter.com/UxD2WGldWJ – 12:42 AM
The great @geeter3 asks LeBron James how he wraps his head around being older than Jazz coach Will Hardy. Great reaction pic.twitter.com/UxD2WGldWJ – 12:42 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
With LeBron James eclipsing 39,000 points, Lakers coach Darvin’s Ham won’t give him the game ball until he reaches 40K – 12:36 AM
With LeBron James eclipsing 39,000 points, Lakers coach Darvin’s Ham won’t give him the game ball until he reaches 40K – 12:36 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers beat the Jazz, 131-99, to win their group and clinch a spot in the quarterfinals in the in-season tournament. An added bonus: LAL was able to hold LeBron James to 24 minutes in the win, with the second night of a b2b coming Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. – 12:33 AM
The Lakers beat the Jazz, 131-99, to win their group and clinch a spot in the quarterfinals in the in-season tournament. An added bonus: LAL was able to hold LeBron James to 24 minutes in the win, with the second night of a b2b coming Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. – 12:33 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers beat the Jazz, 131-99, to win their group and clinch a spot in the semifinals in the in-season tournament. An added bonus: LAL was able to hold LeBron James to 24 minutes in the win, with the second night of a b2b coming Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. – 12:28 AM
The Lakers beat the Jazz, 131-99, to win their group and clinch a spot in the semifinals in the in-season tournament. An added bonus: LAL was able to hold LeBron James to 24 minutes in the win, with the second night of a b2b coming Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. – 12:28 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Mavs play the Lakers in LA tomorrow. Tonight the Lakers drilled the Jazz 131-99. They won Group A and moved to the knockout stage of the In-Season Tournament based on that result. AD & Lebron barely played more mins than pts scored as Davis had 26 pts in 29 mins & LBJ 17 in 24. – 12:20 AM
Mavs play the Lakers in LA tomorrow. Tonight the Lakers drilled the Jazz 131-99. They won Group A and moved to the knockout stage of the In-Season Tournament based on that result. AD & Lebron barely played more mins than pts scored as Davis had 26 pts in 29 mins & LBJ 17 in 24. – 12:20 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Mavs play the Lakers in LA tomorrow. Tonight the Lakers drilled the Jazz 131-99. They won Group A and moved to the knockout stage of the In-Season Tournament based on that result. AD & Lebron barely played more mins than pts scored as Davis had 26 pts in 29 mins & LBJ 20 in 26. – 12:18 AM
Mavs play the Lakers in LA tomorrow. Tonight the Lakers drilled the Jazz 131-99. They won Group A and moved to the knockout stage of the In-Season Tournament based on that result. AD & Lebron barely played more mins than pts scored as Davis had 26 pts in 29 mins & LBJ 20 in 26. – 12:18 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Significant for the Lakers to get to rest LeBron (24 minutes) and AD (29) on this front end of a B2B for the entire 4th Q before Dallas comes into this building tomorrow night. – 12:14 AM
Significant for the Lakers to get to rest LeBron (24 minutes) and AD (29) on this front end of a B2B for the entire 4th Q before Dallas comes into this building tomorrow night. – 12:14 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Bryce James, LeBron’s younger son, transfers back to Sierra Canyon. zagsblog.com/2023/11/21/bry…
@dylan_lutey – 11:58 PM
Bryce James, LeBron’s younger son, transfers back to Sierra Canyon. zagsblog.com/2023/11/21/bry…
@dylan_lutey – 11:58 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Typically, LeBron would start the 4th Q, but with LAL up 102-75 and on the front end of a B2B (vs. DAL tomorrow night), Darvin Ham may try to get through the 4th without going back to LeBron (24 minutes) or AD (29). – 11:51 PM
Typically, LeBron would start the 4th Q, but with LAL up 102-75 and on the front end of a B2B (vs. DAL tomorrow night), Darvin Ham may try to get through the 4th without going back to LeBron (24 minutes) or AD (29). – 11:51 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 102, Jazz 75
LA is 12 minutes away from winning Group A. Anthony Davis has 26 points and 16 rebounds. LeBron James has 17 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Both are likely done for the night. Some impressive Max Christie minutes filling in with Cam Reddish… – 11:50 PM
Third quarter: Lakers 102, Jazz 75
LA is 12 minutes away from winning Group A. Anthony Davis has 26 points and 16 rebounds. LeBron James has 17 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Both are likely done for the night. Some impressive Max Christie minutes filling in with Cam Reddish… – 11:50 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Looks like LeBron will finish at 24 minutes and David 29 minutes. If you’re the Lakers, textbook way to put away Utah before facing Mavs tomorrow. Also helps that’s it’s a home-home B2B for Lakers. – 11:46 PM
Looks like LeBron will finish at 24 minutes and David 29 minutes. If you’re the Lakers, textbook way to put away Utah before facing Mavs tomorrow. Also helps that’s it’s a home-home B2B for Lakers. – 11:46 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
LeBron checks out with the Lakers lead up to 25 midway through the third quarter. With LA playing a back-to-back against Dallas tomorrow night Darvin Ham might try to make it an early night. – 11:37 PM
LeBron checks out with the Lakers lead up to 25 midway through the third quarter. With LA playing a back-to-back against Dallas tomorrow night Darvin Ham might try to make it an early night. – 11:37 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron is shooting 6-of-10 from the field and his November field goal percentage has gone down because of this game. That’s how good he’s been. – 11:33 PM
LeBron is shooting 6-of-10 from the field and his November field goal percentage has gone down because of this game. That’s how good he’s been. – 11:33 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
This three-pointer made LeBron James the first player in history to reach 39K NBA career points 🤯
3️⃣9️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ career points
2️⃣1️⃣st season
3️⃣8️⃣ years-old
pic.twitter.com/AfDMTr1Dz7 – 11:28 PM
This three-pointer made LeBron James the first player in history to reach 39K NBA career points 🤯
3️⃣9️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ career points
2️⃣1️⃣st season
3️⃣8️⃣ years-old
pic.twitter.com/AfDMTr1Dz7 – 11:28 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
In a three-minute span, LeBron threw a lob to AD, drove for a one-handed dunk and nailed a 30-footer. – 11:26 PM
In a three-minute span, LeBron threw a lob to AD, drove for a one-handed dunk and nailed a 30-footer. – 11:26 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Lakers 62, Jazz 41.
L.A. is 24 minutes of game time away from advancing in the in-season tournament and hosting a quarterfinal matchup.
Anthony Davis: 17 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals. LeBron James: 10 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists. – 11:06 PM
Halftime: Lakers 62, Jazz 41.
L.A. is 24 minutes of game time away from advancing in the in-season tournament and hosting a quarterfinal matchup.
Anthony Davis: 17 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals. LeBron James: 10 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists. – 11:06 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 62, Jazz 41
Anthony Davis has 17 points and 10 rebounds. LeBron has 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. DLo has 12 points. LA is dominating inside with 36 paint points. They have 16 assists on 22 field goals. No Cam Reddish (groin soreness) in the second half. – 11:05 PM
Halftime: Lakers 62, Jazz 41
Anthony Davis has 17 points and 10 rebounds. LeBron has 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. DLo has 12 points. LA is dominating inside with 36 paint points. They have 16 assists on 22 field goals. No Cam Reddish (groin soreness) in the second half. – 11:05 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz down 20, and the Lakers are playing at like a C+ level? LeBron’s jogging, they’re shooting 23% from 3… this is ugly for the Jazz. – 10:59 PM
Jazz down 20, and the Lakers are playing at like a C+ level? LeBron’s jogging, they’re shooting 23% from 3… this is ugly for the Jazz. – 10:59 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
LeBron has 7-6-6 but he’s been doing cardio this first half….hasn’t asserted himself at all – 10:59 PM
LeBron has 7-6-6 but he’s been doing cardio this first half….hasn’t asserted himself at all – 10:59 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 1Q: Lakers 32, Jazz 17.
Anthony Davis: 11 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists. LeBron James: 7 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. Lakers with 20 PITP. – 10:34 PM
End of 1Q: Lakers 32, Jazz 17.
Anthony Davis: 11 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists. LeBron James: 7 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. Lakers with 20 PITP. – 10:34 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 32, Jazz 17
A dominant first quarter for LA. Anthony Davis has 11 points and 9 rebounds. LeBron James has 7 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. All nine Lakers that have played have a positive plus-minus. LA is winning FT, 3PT and rebounding battles early. – 10:34 PM
First quarter: Lakers 32, Jazz 17
A dominant first quarter for LA. Anthony Davis has 11 points and 9 rebounds. LeBron James has 7 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. All nine Lakers that have played have a positive plus-minus. LA is winning FT, 3PT and rebounding battles early. – 10:34 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
LeBron in UNKNWN x Nike LeBron 21! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/EvAXeVPlDW – 10:27 PM
LeBron in UNKNWN x Nike LeBron 21! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/EvAXeVPlDW – 10:27 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL have struggled early this season when both LeBron and Russell sit, but get buckets on their first two trips down in this 1st Q, to take a 20-9 early lead on Utah.
A win clinches home court for the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament. – 10:22 PM
LAL have struggled early this season when both LeBron and Russell sit, but get buckets on their first two trips down in this 1st Q, to take a 20-9 early lead on Utah.
A win clinches home court for the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament. – 10:22 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron just joined the 39,000 point club, as the lone NBA card carrier. – 10:17 PM
LeBron just joined the 39,000 point club, as the lone NBA card carrier. – 10:17 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers announcer Lawrence Tanter congratulated LeBron James for becoming the first player in NBA history to score 39,000 points – 10:17 PM
Lakers announcer Lawrence Tanter congratulated LeBron James for becoming the first player in NBA history to score 39,000 points – 10:17 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
LeBron just became the first player in NBA history to reach the 39k point plateau – 10:17 PM
LeBron just became the first player in NBA history to reach the 39k point plateau – 10:17 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James has 7 first quarter points, bringing his career scoring total to 39,002. The soon to be 39-year old is the first player in NBA history to top 39,000 regular season points. – 10:16 PM
LeBron James has 7 first quarter points, bringing his career scoring total to 39,002. The soon to be 39-year old is the first player in NBA history to top 39,000 regular season points. – 10:16 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James getting “MVP” chants from Laker fans. Last season, that all belonged to Austin Reaves. – 10:13 PM
LeBron James getting “MVP” chants from Laker fans. Last season, that all belonged to Austin Reaves. – 10:13 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
With four points midway through the first quarter, LeBron James is now one point away from 39K career regular-season points. – 10:13 PM
With four points midway through the first quarter, LeBron James is now one point away from 39K career regular-season points. – 10:13 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
11/21 Starting Lineups:
LAKERS
F Cam Reddish
F LeBron James
C Anthony Davis
G Taurean Prince
G D’Angelo Russell
Inactive: Castleton, Fudge, Hodge, Lewis, Vincent
JAZZ
F Ochai Agbaji
F Lauri Markkanen
C John Collins
G Jordan Clarkson
G Keyonte George pic.twitter.com/WZNaSdS5Kt – 9:46 PM
11/21 Starting Lineups:
LAKERS
F Cam Reddish
F LeBron James
C Anthony Davis
G Taurean Prince
G D’Angelo Russell
Inactive: Castleton, Fudge, Hodge, Lewis, Vincent
JAZZ
F Ochai Agbaji
F Lauri Markkanen
C John Collins
G Jordan Clarkson
G Keyonte George pic.twitter.com/WZNaSdS5Kt – 9:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron and AD are both officially available tonight, as expected. – 9:27 PM
LeBron and AD are both officially available tonight, as expected. – 9:27 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm), LeBron James (left calf contusion) and Jalen Hood-Schifino (right patella contusion) have been upgraded to available. – 9:23 PM
Anthony Davis (left adductor/hip spasm), LeBron James (left calf contusion) and Jalen Hood-Schifino (right patella contusion) have been upgraded to available. – 9:23 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis and LeBron James are both available tonight, per the Lakers. – 9:23 PM
Anthony Davis and LeBron James are both available tonight, per the Lakers. – 9:23 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron in the gym early for Lakers vs. Jazz 🔥
LA can clinch a spot in the In-Season Tournament knockout round with a win tonight!
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/aHytUPXbVz – 7:52 PM
LeBron in the gym early for Lakers vs. Jazz 🔥
LA can clinch a spot in the In-Season Tournament knockout round with a win tonight!
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/aHytUPXbVz – 7:52 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Lebron has been one of the best three or four players in the league this season. It’s that simple twitter.com/coleedtrickle/… – 6:54 PM
Lebron has been one of the best three or four players in the league this season. It’s that simple twitter.com/coleedtrickle/… – 6:54 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
He’s posting career-best shooting efficiency numbers. He’s dominating in the clutch. He’s averaging more points (26.4 per game) than the other five players who played a 21st season combined (24.0 per game).
On LeBron James’ unprecedented 21st season: theathletic.com/5079133/2023/1… – 5:21 PM
He’s posting career-best shooting efficiency numbers. He’s dominating in the clutch. He’s averaging more points (26.4 per game) than the other five players who played a 21st season combined (24.0 per game).
On LeBron James’ unprecedented 21st season: theathletic.com/5079133/2023/1… – 5:21 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Whether this stretch is merely hot shooting, a newfound efficiency because of LA’s five-out offense, another level of mastery or some combination, LeBron James continues to inexplicably defy the aging process — with no sign of slowing down.
theathletic.com/5079133/2023/1… – 3:08 PM
Whether this stretch is merely hot shooting, a newfound efficiency because of LA’s five-out offense, another level of mastery or some combination, LeBron James continues to inexplicably defy the aging process — with no sign of slowing down.
theathletic.com/5079133/2023/1… – 3:08 PM
More on this storyline
The Athletic: “I’m older than who?” LeBron’s reaction to finding out he’s older than Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy 😂 🎥 @spectrumsn pic.twitter.com/xywAzUWHhl -via Twitter @TheAthleticNBA / November 22, 2023
In fact, even James’ teammates are left perplexed by the King’s ability to defy gravity despite approaching the ripe young age of 39 years old in around a month’s time, with Christian Wood dropping a perfectly understandable response to a thunderous dunk from James in the second quarter of the Lakers’ 131-99 win over the Jazz that clinched them a spot in the knockout stage of the NBA In-Season Tournament. “He can still dunk?” Wood said with a sly smirk on his face while standing on the Lakers bench after LeBron James threw down a one-handed tomahawk jam after driving baseline in the second quarter of their victory over the Jazz. -via Clutch Points / November 22, 2023
I couldn’t let you get out of here without asking about Dillon Brooks. How important has his inclusion been in allowing you to execute certain things defensively? And how are those conversations between you two, seeing things you want changed and fixed? Ime Udoka: It’s been huge. You bring in somebody who’s All-Defense, and that’s what he’s known for. It just rubs off on the group. (He’s) very versatile. Obviously, you can put him on anybody on the court. And even with the switching we’re doing, he’s still talking to guys. He’s still bringing the physicality. He might not have the matchup the whole game because we do switch a lot, but we know when it comes down to time, we can scheme around it so he guards those guys. He’s wanted to guard (Zion) Williamson and LeBron James and stay on those matchups, so we can tweak everything. It’s just a benefit and luxury to have a guy who’s as versatile as him. -via The Athletic / November 22, 2023