LeBron James turns back the clock with ferocious dunk (VIDEO)

LeBron James, in year 17, can still reach great heights

The Lakers and Clippers teamed up for the showcase of the first night in the NBA bubble, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis going head-to-head with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Sure, there was a little rust, with Leonard coming up short on his jumper a few times. But, while it’s natural to have doubts, one thing we cannot question is the King’s readiness to take the floor in some meaningful basketball games.

The Lakers entered the game 5.5 games up for the top seed in the Western Conference. James would prefer the advantage stay that way, making a statement against a team many view as their top competition for the Conference crown come playoff time.

King James brought the house down

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James still having that level of explosiveness midway through Year 17 after taking months off due to a global pandemic is actually absurd. LeBron’s durability and workout regimen remains the stuff of legend, and his only remaining motivator is Michael Jordan’s ghost.

James, shooting for his fourth NBA title and fifth MVP award, is leading the clear favorite in what’s become an unpredictable season. The NBA bubble — which looks to be effective thus far, with zero positive tests of late — produces some level of hope, but for James the question remains if such an NBA title would come with an asterisk.

James is unlikely to care, and as this display shows, he’s unwilling to make any excuses for himself.