LeBron James Turns Back the Clock (Again) as Lakers Push for Fourth Straight Win
At 41 years old, LeBron James continues to defy every expectation, every birthday, and frankly, every law of basketball physics. Monday night at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers were locked in a tight battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and once again, it was James who delivered the moment that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
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Midway through the first half, James caught a pass on the break, turned on the jets, and left OKC rookie Cason Wallace in the dust. What followed was vintage LeBron: a soaring, one-handed slam that left Chet Holmgren rooted to the floor, watching helplessly as the oldest player in the NBA elevated like it was 2013, not 2026.
It’s become a bit of a theme lately. James has been on a tear, throwing down dunks with the kind of power and lift that make you forget he’s deep into Year 21.
The wear and tear of two decades in the league? You wouldn’t know it by watching him.
While the conversations around his retirement continue to swirl, his play is sending a very different message. He’s not just hanging on-he’s still leading.
The Lakers entered Monday night riding a three-game win streak, looking to keep momentum rolling against a young, hungry Thunder squad. And while the front office made a relatively quiet move at the trade deadline-sending Gabe Vincent and a second-round pick to Atlanta for sharpshooter Luke Kennard-the message was clear: this group believes in its core.
General manager Rob Pelinka acknowledged the temptation to make a splash, but ultimately opted for continuity. With James, Austin Reaves, and Luka Doncic (though sidelined again with a hamstring issue) forming the foundation, the Lakers chose to stay the course rather than gamble on a major shake-up.
As the game moved into the fourth quarter, the contest remained tightly contested, but James was doing his part to tilt the scales. Through three quarters, he had already posted 18 points, seven assists, and four rebounds-another all-around performance from a player who somehow refuses to slow down.
The Lakers are trying to climb the Western Conference standings, and if LeBron keeps playing like this, they just might have a run in them. For now, the dunks are loud, the wins are stacking up, and the King is still very much ruling his court.