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LeBron James most clutch moments: 10 times NBA superstar had everyone shocked

Originally posted on FirstSportz | By Anjum Ash. | Last updated Dec 17, 2023 10:09 AM ET

NBA superstar LeBron James has cemented his legacy in league history with an illustrious career spanning across two decades. The LA Lakers great is now playing his 21st season in the league and yet remains one of the best players active in the NBA. The current season has been full of LeBron James’ clutch moments, and over the course of his stellar career, the King has proved time and again that he is indeed the man for the big occasions.

Since being drafted in 2003 by the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron has marginally stood out from his peers and worked his magic across the NBA courts. Having played for three franchises in his career, Bron has managed to win Championships with all of them. LeBron’s ability to perform in big games has often been questioned, but the four-time NBA Champion continues to deliver buzzer-beaters day in and out.

Regarded as a franchise legend of the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and now the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James’s clutch moments can easily make one of the most iconic highlight reels in NBA history. Here are ten such occasions when King James shocked the crowd with his clutch plays.

10. Driving Layup in 2018 NBA Finals

In the 2018 NBA Finals Game 1, LeBron James created an iconic moment for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Golden State Warriors. The game played on May 31, 2018, was the opening contest of the championship series.

With the score tied at 107-107 and just over four seconds remaining in regulation, LeBron made a driving layup, putting the Cavaliers ahead 109-107. This iconic play was part of his incredible 51-point performance in the game.

Despite LeBron’s heroics, the game went into overtime, and the Cavaliers eventually fell to the Warriors with a final score of 124-114. In what would be an unfortunate Finals outing where they eventually lost in four games, LeBron James tried his best to start things on a high note with his clutch plays.

9. Buzzer Beater in 2015 NBA Playoffs

In the 2015 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 4 against the Chicago Bulls, LeBron James delivered a crucial clutch play for the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the score tied at 84-84 and just 1.5 seconds left on the clock, LeBron made a buzzer-beating, game-winning shot, securing an 86-84 victory for the Cavaliers.

This clutch play was part of his 25-point performance in the game. LeBron’s late-game heroics helped the Cavaliers take a 3-1 series lead against the Bulls.