Freak of nature. He’s not just holding on as a starting level player at 41, he’s playing at an all NBA level and can still play at an MVP level in spurts. He could play until 50. He’s still in the top 10% of NBA players in terms of overall raw athletic ability.

Unc been whooping father time’s behind for like 5 years at this point. 

Got a little scary with the sciatica but he can still kick it into gear. 

There were Lakers fans saying we were betting off without him lmfao

Crazy how he’s still clearly better than players that could make an all-nba team this year like Deni, and Jaylen Johnson.

Being the default “first option” in this era is a cheat code for PRA.

LeTheFuckeryWillNeverEnd

TS% lower than eFG%

What a man

he is the GREATEST

So Luka and AR were holding him back?

Don’t know if he can carry them past whatever team they face in the playoffs(bench is still kinda bad) but I hope he can. Regardless, it’s nice to see him playing really good again, even if it’s such a small sample size.

I was so used to him playing like a third option that I forgot that he was defering and genuinely thought he was kinda washed.

Unc still got it

we are spoiled asf. both haters and stans expect him to be great and still continues to deliver. bonkers man

It’s almost funny if it wasn’t absolutely insane. It’s kind of clear now that rather than retiring because he won’t have room anymore due to his level/age, he’ll retire out of his will, at fucking 40~ years old. For time to break him as a player it would likely take him playing until he’s past 44 or something so crazy it’s stupid.

Yes, he still plays really well against bad teams. Not looking great for us.

he was healthy in 2024

lol everyday i wish he was a 80% or 90% free throw shooter. Elite for 23 years but that ft% always makes me laugh

While I do think that the opponents have not been good, what clearly makes a difference for LeBron is actually having the ball in his hands and his 3pt shot falling.

He is clearly finding his rhythm with his shots and looks physically healthy right now. And while Luka is clearly the better player, I actually prefer LeBron’s style of playmaking over Luka’s. More movement, less dribbling and taking step back 3s and the teammates get involved early in the play.

He has also been playing well defensively.

But I don’t see LeBron being able to sustain that over a full series against the Rockets. Without Luka and AR, they are a terrible match up, because they have enough bodies to throw at Bron and we won’t have any guards that can consistently pressure their defense. So it will really come down to the supporting cast, and I don’t trust anyone except for Smart, Kennard and maybe Rui to show up in some games.

i genuinely think barring any injury he could play until he’s 50

This fuckery can’t go on for much longer

LeSenior and LeJunior co-Finals MVP.

he was completely healthy last year, no? or did he have a toe thing, I can’t remember

Why doesn’t he put up these numbers in every game? Is he stupid?

Could this lead to him leaving the Lakers this summer since it clearly feels like he’s still able to be a number one option on a middling NBA team?

And everyone thought they were doomed when the injuries hit. I’ve been saying all season the lakers have a great roster and luka has plenty of help. They’re still gonna be a tough out in the playoffs

Very small sample size. Mediocre Mavs. Skipped game against OKC. Curry less Warriors. Booker less Suns. We’ll see what it looks like when competition gets a lot stiffer.

i think the bigger thing isnt even the sample size but the matchups.

Dallas

Golden State with no Curry, Porzingis, Horford, or Gui Santos

Phoenix with no Booker, Jalen Green

Tough to really draw anything from these games. I doubt the Luke Kennard PG success is a real thing against a team as athletic as Houston.

If they are able to steal a game or two before Luka/AR return its going to be because of team defense combined with outlier shooting from guys like Smart/Laravia.

Kyrie started averaging 30 as well in that stretch after Fluka wqs traded. We have to accept that he makes players around him far far worse. Everybody wins when they movr on from fluka.