Oct 22, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Joe Ingles (7) during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

NBA Fans React To LeBron James' Dunk In Lakers-Cavs Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 30, 2024 7:47 PM ET

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Cleveland Cavaliers in Ohio.

During the first quarter, LeBron James had a big highlight that got a lot of views on social media.

James had five points and one assist while shooting 2/5 from the field in his first ten minutes.

Via The NBA: "LBJ THROWDOWN EARLY IN CLEVELAND

"Welcome back!""

LBJ THROWDOWN EARLY IN CLEVELAND

"Welcome back!"

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https://t.co/C9hoJwVM9s pic.twitter.com/j55eq7EYON
— NBA (@NBA) October 30, 2024

Many NBA fans reacted to the big highlight.

@LaRespectful_: "He dropping 40 tonight watch"

He dropping 40 tonight watch
— (@LaRespectful_) October 30, 2024

@LADEig: "THE KING OF CLEVELAND HAS ARRIVED "

THE KING OF CLEVELAND HAS ARRIVED pic.twitter.com/MsgovSRhoO
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) October 30, 2024

@BallWithRJ: "Lebron James with his iconic dunk to start off the game "

Lebron James with his iconic dunk to start off the game pic.twitter.com/sjjJLfvEIO
— RJ (@BallWithRJ) October 30, 2024

@raf7sports: " doing things

Hang it in the Louvre ‍"

doing things

Hang it in the Louvre ‍ pic.twitter.com/Uib3k7LMmS
— RAF7 (@raf7sports) October 30, 2024

@DuffyBag5: "THE KING IS HOME"

THE KING IS HOME
— DUFFY ♒️ (@DuffyBag5) October 30, 2024

@deeprivac: "King JAmes ❤️"

King JAmes ❤️ https://t.co/K0mXoEVorZ
— D (@deeprivac) October 30, 2024

James is averaging 20.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 7.5 assists per contest while shooting 44.6% from the field and 39.1% from the three-point range in four games.