Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes up for a dunk in the second half against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

LeBron James' Dunk Went Viral In Grizzlies-Lakers Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Dec 15, 2024 10:14 PM ET

On Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are hosting Ja Morant and the red-hot Memphis Grizzlies.

LeBron James made his return to the starting lineup after a two-game absence.

During the first quarter, James made his presence known right away when he threw down a huge dunk.

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James had seven points, four rebounds, two assists and one block while shooting 3/4 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point range in his first eight minutes of playing time.

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The future Hall of Famer will turn 40 at the end of the month, but he still remains one of the most exciting players in the entire NBA.

Through his first 23 games of the season, James has excellent averages of 23.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 9.1 assists per contest while shooting 49.5% from the field and 35.9% from the three-point range.

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The Lakers needed him back in the lineup, as they had been coming off a 97-87 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, which is the fourth game they've dropped in the last five.

After Memphis, the Lakers will head back on the road to visit De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings on Thursday evening.