After missing the first 14 games with a sciatica problem, LeBron James returned Tuesday night and reminded the world why calling him a sports miracle is not some exaggeration.
At 40 years old, in his 23rd NBA season, he is still running games, throwing perfect passes, and making teammates better. Deandre Ayton shared a story that perfectly captures LeBron’s enduring greatness.
LeBron James' impact goes beyond stats for the Lakers
During the Lakers’ 140–126 win over the Utah Jazz, LeBron set up Ayton with a lob that the big man slammed home. It was a clean, textbook play, but Ayton later revealed that it was actually a special moment.