In the 20th season of his iconic career, it was only fitting that LeBron James’ first-ever 20-20 game got the Los Angeles Lakers one step closer to the semifinals. Trailing the Memphis Grizzlies by two points in the closing seconds of Game 4 of the First Round, James rumbled toward the basket and converted a driving layup in traffic with less than a second to play to send the game to overtime. The seventh-seeded Lakers ultimately took a commanding 3-1 series lead behind James’ 22 points, 20 rebounds and seven assists in the 117-111 triumph on April 24, 2023. 

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LeBron James forces pivotal overtime with game-tying layup in 2023 Playoffs

LeBron James running the break is a sure sign to get your popcorn ready. The King was off to the races after he scooped up a loose ball on the defensive end and passed off to an in-transition Dennis Schröder, whose eyes lit up when he realized he and James had the Charlotte Hornets’ defense beat on a 2-on-1 fast break. Schröder lobbed an alley-oop to his superstar teammate, who wowed the Charlotte crowd with a high-flying reverse windmill slam. James shot 16 for 26 for a game-high 43 points while mixing in 11 rebounds and six assists in a 121-115 Los Angeles Lakers victory on January 2, 2023. During a season when he became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, James was named an All-Star for a record-tying 19th time. 

LeBron James grabs transition lob, finishes with up-and-under reverse

LeBron James has long shined on the biggest and brightest stages. As far as the regular season goes, it doesn’t get much bigger or brighter than overtime in New York City. An All-Star in his 19th consecutive season, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar did his part to keep the New York Knicks at bay when he buried a wide-open 3-pointer to give the Lakers a six-point lead with under two minutes to play in regulation. The Knicks rallied to force overtime, but James’ triple-double effort of 28 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists was too much for New York to overcome as the Lakers left the Big Apple with a 129-123 win on January 31, 2023. 

LeBron James posts triple-double, buries clutch three at the Garden

From the moment he arrived in the NBA, LeBron James has feasted on errant passes, and here he does it twice. Rotating over to help cover a pick-and-roll, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar hustles into a passing lane to corral a steal, setting himself up for a one-man transition and a baby windmill slam. Not done yet, the future Hall-of-Famer follows up by picking off another pass on the way to an easy two-handed jam. James was on his game in the 106-96 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on January 25, 2022, tallying up 33 points, seven rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks.

LeBron James steals ball and dunks on consecutive possessions

When the Toronto Raptors suggested overtime, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers laughed all the way to the bank. Following a game-tying triple from rookie O.G. Anunoby with eight seconds remaining in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the King had final say on the outcome. James calmly took the inbound pass from Kevin Love, dribbled the length of the court and whisked past Anunoby on a drive to his left before flicking a one-handed runner off the glass right in front of the Raptors’ bench that sent all of Cleveland into pandemonium. James leapt into Love’s arms to celebrate the improbable as the Cavaliers took a commanding 3-0 series lead after stealing the first two games of the series in Toronto. Cleveland thwarted a furious fourth-quarter Toronto rally behind 38 points, six rebounds, seven assists and three steals from James in the exhilarating 105-103 victory on May 5, 2018. The Cavs won the series two nights later in a Game 4 sweep, giving James a 12-2 record against Toronto the past three postseasons. 

LeBron James stuns Raptors with game-winning floater in 2018 Playoffs

That’s my quarterback! LeBron James sizes up a defensive rebound as it caroms off the rim then immediately throws a perfect spiral down the court to a streaking Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on January 10, 2021. James put up 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Houston Rockets.

LeBron James times rebound off bounce, relays it into crosscourt transition pass

Come for four-time NBA Champion LeBron James casually burying one of the most efficient shots in basketball, stay for the next-level celebration. James sinks the corner triple against the Houston Rockets on January 12, 2021 then turns to face the Los Angeles Lakers bench before the ball even finds the net.

LeBron James launches corner three, turns to look at bench before it drops

When your blocked shots have visibly notable exit velocity, you’re doing something right on defense. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, already an all-time chasedown block artist, picks up a surging Collin Sexton in transition then launches his layup attempt to the scorers’ table in a January 25, 2021 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

LeBron James tracks and swats transition layup out of bounds

Get up, Mr. James! Superstar LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers gets way up for a thunderous alley-oop slam in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets on September 18, 2020.

LeBron James runs floor for transition lob in 2020 Conference Finals

Running the pick-and-roll with LeBron James sometimes appears so easy that it might as well be a cheat code. The 19-time All-Star shares the wealth at home against the Washington Wizards, bringing the ball across halfcourt before gaining access to the lane courtesy of a helpful screen. James baits the defense into focusing on him, but instead of taking the shot himself he drops off a smooth between-the-legs bounce pass to a cutting Thomas Bryant for a two-handed throwdown. James scored a game-high 33 points while adding seven rebounds and nine assists in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 119-117 victory on December 18, 2022.

LeBron James delivers pick-and-roll dime through legs for Thomas Bryant

When LeBron James hits the open court, the world stops and watches. In a December 23, 2005 matchup against the Indiana Pacers, the third-year Cleveland Cavaliers forward chases down a stolen ball, crosses halfcourt all alone and explodes for a two-handed, windmill reverse slam. James logged 14 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in the win.

LeBron James soars through paint for picturesque reverse slam

No vision, no problem. With his Los Angeles Lakers knotted against the Golden State Warriors in the final minute of a Western Conference play-in game, LeBron James pulls up from way beyond the three-point line for what would go on to be the game-winning bucket. James, unable to see straight as a result of contact on a previous play, finished with a triple-double in addition to the No. 7 seed in the May 19, 2021 contest.

LeBron James drains deep go-ahead bucket to secure 2021 Play-In Tournament win

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