LeBron James Stuns with Windmill Dunk at 40

LeBron James, the 40-year-old forward in his 22nd NBA season, delivered a jaw-dropping windmill dunk during the Los Angeles Lakers‘ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. The play, which occurred early in the first quarter, left fans and teammates in awe as James switched hands mid-air to slam the ball over 7-foot-1 Mavericks center Dereck Lively II.

James received a pass from Lakers forward Rui Hachimura while cutting toward the basket. With one dribble, he soared through the air, switching hands to complete a left-handed windmill dunk. The Lakers’ bench erupted in disbelief, with center Jaxson Hayes capturing the moment with a stunned reaction.

“He absolutely posterized [him]. It was unreal. Windmill with the left is crazy at 40 [years old],” Lakers guard Max Christie said during a TNT interview after the first quarter. James followed the dunk by stealing Lively’s inbounds pass, further showcasing his dominance on the court.

Heading into Tuesday’s game, James was averaging 24 points, 8.9 assists, and 7.6 rebounds this season. The dunk, which quickly went viral on social media, served as a reminder of James’ enduring athleticism and skill, even as he approaches the twilight of his career.

Fans and analysts alike marveled at the play, with many noting that such feats are rare for players of James’ age. “Savor him while he’s here,” one commentator remarked, highlighting the generational talent of James and his contemporaries like Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.