LeBron James' Dunk Is Going Viral In Lakers-Timberwolves Game
On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are at the Target Center facing off against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
LeBron James is celebrating his 39th birthday, and during the first half, the four-time NBA Champion had a big highlight.
James got a steal and finished off the one-person fast break with a dunk.
Despite his age, James is still among the best dunkers in the league.
In addition, he has fantastic averages of 25.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 53.9% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 29 games.
The Lakers are the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 17-15 record in their first 32 games.
They are 4-6 over their last ten games and most recently defeated the Charlotte Hornets by a score of 133-112.
In only 25 minutes of playing time, James had 17 points, four rebounds and 11 assists while shooting 7/13 from the field and 2/5 from the three-point range.
Following the Timberwolves, the Lakers will have another game on the road against Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.
James is in his 21st season in the league and his sixth playing for the Lakers.
In addition to Los Angeles, he has also spent time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat.
His career averages are 27.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 50.5% from the field and 34.6% from the three-point range in 1,450 regular season games.
