This shouldn't still be possible... LeBron play from last night

[Shogon]

https://streamable.com/yct3oz

I watched this shit live and couldn't believe it, tbh.

[tpols]

That's why I don't understand people acting like he lost a big step. When other GOATs were at his minute total they were beyond shells of themselves athletically and could never do that.

[meat]

well go jerk off in the corner

[ShawkFactory]

That's why I don't understand people acting like he lost a big step. When other GOATs were at his minute total they were beyond shells of themselves athletically and could never do that.

He’s certainly lost a step. He can still run and jump but the quick twitch isn’t what it was.

[FKAri]

That's why I don't understand people acting like he lost a big step. When other GOATs were at his minute total they were beyond shells of themselves athletically and could never do that.

Other GOATs weren't eating their vegetables like LeBrussel Sprouts.

[Airupthere]

Nothing special there. Goes to show branstans magnify everything lebron does.

[zeerghit]

Nothing special there. Goes to show branstans magnify everything lebron does.

any examples for other players doing that in 19th season?

[Kobe_Bryant]

steroids are a hell of a drug

[Pip' N Rodman]

steroids are a hell of a drug

You should know.. you visited the steroid capital (germany)

[Airupthere]

any examples for other players doing that in 19th season?

He's on his 19th but he's only 36. He's built like a tank, he's huge and athletic. Which part of this is still a surprise? VC was still dunking at 40+ years old ffs.

[zeerghit]

He's on his 19th but he's only 36. He's built like a tank, he's huge and athletic. Which part of this is still a surprise? VC was still dunking at 40+ years old ffs.

ok ill give you what any other candidates?

[Airupthere]

ok ill give you what any other candidates?

And what number would satisfy you? Did you see the title of this thread? Is it impossible for a 36 yr old built like a tank to dunk? OP "can't believe" it as a hyperbole. I'm sure it was fun seeing it during the game, but the hyperbole?

[8Ball]

Goat gonna goat

[zeerghit]

And what number would satisfy you? Did you see the title of this thread? Is it impossible for a 36 yr old built like a tank to dunk? OP "can't believe" it as a hyperbole. I'm sure it was fun seeing it during the game, but the hyperbole?
like 5 more?

[hateraid]

He's on his 19th but he's only 36. He's built like a tank, he's huge and athletic. Which part of this is still a surprise? VC was still dunking at 40+ years old ffs.

He outran a you get athlete and still had the ability to recover and dunk. It's impressive for a player half his age.
You know what's not impressive? Your posts

[Kobe_Bryant]

You should know.. you visited the steroid capital (germany)

why go to Germany when I can just go to miami

[zeerghit]

He outran a you get athlete and still had the ability to recover and dunk. It's impressive for a player half his age.
You know what's not impressive? Your posts

17 years younger most athletic rookie.. i will add that

[Hey Yo]

He's on his 19th but he's only 36. He's built like a tank, he's huge and athletic. Which part of this is still a surprise? VC was still dunking at 40+ years old ffs.

James has played 7,100 more minutes right now, compared to Vince at age 40. And that's just the regular season.

[zeerghit]

James has played 7,100 more minutes right now, compared to Vince at age 40.

lests be honest vince takes a pass on this one

[Airupthere]

like 5 more?

You're satisfied with 5? VC, Malone, MJ, Pip, even Manu, Wade, Grant Hill. I'm sure there's more. Like I said, there should be no number because this shouldn't even come as a surprise. Lebron's physically gifted and has not looked old for this to be a surprise.

[zeerghit]

you're satisfied with 5? Vc, malone, mj, pip, even manu, wade, grant hill. I'm sure there's more. Like i said, there should be no number because this shouldn't even come as a surprise. Lebron's physically gifted and has not looked old for this to be a surprise.

gtfo

[Airupthere]

gtfo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XzsnGvhu4A

Drives through the lane, 4 defenders. Then again, we don't have manu stans on here so.

[zeerghit]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XzsnGvhu4A

Drives through the lane, 4 defenders. Then again, we don't have manu stans on here so.

ilove manu but its nothing close here + manu most his career started as 6th man..

[LAL]

Looks like a 40 year old stiff trying to be fancy.

[eliteballer]

It’s called Roids.

[Spurs m8]

Lol why wouldn't that be possible for a 6'8 juice monster, who spends millions a year on his body?

I thought it was actually going to be something impressive

Then again...to people without lives, I guess it is

[Lebron23]

Greatest athlete in NBA History

[3ba11]

.
46-year old Jordan was dunking backwards, 2-hands, off a straight vertical (no-steps):


https://i.makeagif.com/media/11-01-2021/YrCxEt.gif

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dkrja3wLxIY


That being said, if Lebron maintains this shit at 38 years old, he's Lance Armstrong'ing this thing

Period

Heck, he probably passed on his PED secrets to Melo, who is playing better than last year despite a reduced role

[Phoenix]

.

Heck, he probably passed on his PED secrets to Melo, who is playing better than last year despite a reduced role

Melo hasn't had much to play for in years, not surprised he's playing better this year.

[Kobe_Bryant]

Greatest athlete in NBA History

... is wilt chamberlain?

[8Ball]

Greatest athlete in NBA History

19 years in.

[Bronbron23]

That's why I don't understand people acting like he lost a big step. When other GOATs were at his minute total they were beyond shells of themselves athletically and could never do that.

I think when most people say he's lost a step It's relative to his own insane athleticism. He's clearly still one of the league best athletes but compared to his best he's definitely lost a step

[3ba11]

Melo hasn't had much to play for in years, not surprised he's playing better this year.


Blazers were a playoff team and Melo begged to get back in the league so no

[3ba11]

I think when most people say he's lost a step It's relative to his own insane athleticism. He's clearly still one of the league best athletes but compared to his best he's definitely lost a step


Lebron is big, but Jordan floated through the air and mitigated defenders in the air like no one we've ever seen, while also being the best combo leaper ever (1 or 2 legs)

MJ hangs and floats, while Lebron drops like a rock

So Jordan is the best athlete

[Axe]

Lebron is big, but Jordan floated through the air and mitigated defenders in the air like no one we've ever seen, while also being the best combo leaper ever (1 or 2 legs)

MJ hangs and floats, while Lebron drops like a rock

So Jordan is the best athlete
Kong is better all-around player than your true hero kobe.

[Phoenix]

Blazers were a playoff team and Melo begged to get back in the league so no

There's a difference between a playoff team with no title aspirations versus being on a team among a handful of favorites to win the title so yes

[Phoenix]

Lebron is big, but Jordan floated through the air and mitigated defenders in the air like no one we've ever seen, while also being the best combo leaper ever (1 or 2 legs)

MJ hangs and floats, while Lebron drops like a rock

So Jordan is the best athlete

89 Pippen

[3ba11]

There's a difference between a playoff team with no title aspirations versus being on a team among a handful of favorites to win the title so yes


He begged like a broke gambler to get back in the league, so his motivation was at an all-time high

[SouBeachTalents]

He begged like a broke gambler to get back in the league, so his motivation was at an all-time high
He begged like Jordan?

[Phoenix]

He begged like a broke gambler to get back in the league, so his motivation was at an all-time high

And a team with no title chances took him. Let me know when you make a point that addresses mine.

[Kobe_Bryant]

19 years in.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jmB6YCUzgMU/maxresdefault.jpg

[Shogon]

lol @ the people in this thread that think the impressive part of this play is the dunk.

LeBron is the first person on the court including the refs that sees the turnover coming and he starts sprinting up the floor (impressive enough by itself) then he continues to outrun a kid that's like 19 years old (most impressive part) and he finishes on the other end with the reverse.

At that age, with that many years in and that many years played, yes, it is extremely impressive. The entire sequence. But the dunk was the least impressive part of the entire sequence.

Hell if you look closely, he anticipates the turnover before it actually even happens.

[lxlHoTsAuSelxl]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/lebron-james-lookalike-appeared-lakers-155424002.html

Possible or not possible, "LeBack to the Future", "LeSpaceJam".

[3ba11]

lol @ the people in this thread that think the impressive part of this play is the dunk.

LeBron is the first person on the court including the refs that sees the turnover coming and he starts sprinting up the floor (impressive enough by itself) then he continues to outrun a kid that's like 19 years old (most impressive part) and he finishes on the other end with the reverse.

At that age, with that many years in and that many years played, yes, it is extremely impressive. The entire sequence. But the dunk was the least impressive part of the entire sequence.

Hell if you look closely, he anticipates the turnover before it actually even happens.


Anticipating a turnover is called cherry-picking..no skill required

Outrunning someone down the floor after getting a headstart/cherry-picking isn't impressive either

Only the dunk was unique for a guy pushing 37 years old

[eliteballer]

Anticipating a turnover is called cherry-picking..no skill required

Outrunning someone down the floor after getting a headstart/cherry-picking isn't impressive either

Only the dunk was unique for a guy pushing 37 years old

Lol…these clowns are always trying to make simple basketball plays seem like these dudes are splitting the atom. Does OP have any idea how often lebron does this during a game and it doesn’t result in a turnover.

[PP34Deuce]

Watching Lebron the most apparent thing is quickness and explosion he's lost.

North South with a head of steam, he still out runs everyone. he just can't get explode like even 3 years ago off the bounce and he can't shake people as quick as he used to.

Still really strong and fast instincts.

[GrayGoat]

LeBron is just too good

[ClipperRevival]

That play is fool's gold. Perfect scenario to make someone look athletic is give him a nice head of steam.

Unfortunately, most of bball is played in tighter quarters. Bron has finally shown signs of age this year where he lacks sudden explosion.

Evidence?

He's shooting almost 50% of his FG attempts from 3, which is unprecedented for him. I've seen all Laker games this year, he's struggling mightily to get to the rim and when he does, he clearly lacks the same lift he used to have and struggles to finish.

[3ba11]

That play is fool's gold. Perfect scenario to make someone look athletic is give him a nice head of steam.

Unfortunately, most of bball is played in tighter quarters. Bron has finally shown signs of age this year where he lacks sudden explosion.

Evidence?

He's shooting almost 50% of his FG attempts from 3, which is unprecedented for him. I've seen all Laker games this year, he's struggling mightily to get to the rim and when he does, he clearly lacks the same lift he used to have and struggles to finish.


Great post.. it was fool's gold - the perfect play in stride with tons of momentum..

he's shooting 51% on 2-pointers, which is his lowest since his first couple years

[StrongLurk]

He's about to have his worst season since his rookie year lol. Who cares about random dunks?