The result was clanked shots. So LeBron decided to do it himself — with a dunk of the year candidate. Damn, LeBron. That's nasty. Savor him while he's here (same with Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant ...

However, Lebron saw Dallas Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II in his way and switched the ball from his right hand to his left mid-air and threw down a windmill dunk over the 7-footer.

For a few previous plays, LeBron James had tried to get his teammates involved and rack up an assist. The result was clanked shots. So LeBron decided to do it himself — with a dunk of the year ...

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 7: A closeup shot of LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 7, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas ...