LeBron James gets ball stolen on dunk attempt and airballs buzzer beater
Before he even played his first NBA game, LeBron James was destined for greatness. ESPN already put him on their cover and called him “The Chosen One.” When he joined the NBA, LeBron James faced criticism for missing the playoffs in his first two seasons. After finally making the playoffs, LeBron James wasted no time getting to the action. In his second playoff appearance, LeBron James played in the NBA Finals, a place he would make his home.
LeBron James would play in eight consecutive NBA Finals, for two different teams. This run would see him win three championships for two teams. Along the way, LeBron James became a three time Finals MVP. In 2018, LeBron James joined the Lakers and was expected to continue his rivalry with the Warriors, but they instead missed the playoffs. The following year, LeBron’s Lakers navigated COVID-19, and won the championship in the bubble.
Last night, the Lakers played the Suns, and they took a blowout loss on the road. From the start, it was a tough game, and LeBron James was visibly frustrated. Before halftime, LeBron James tried to make something happen. When he went up for a dunk, LeBron James got the ball stolen from him. Just before the half, LeBron James airballed the buzzer beater. As he appeared on the bench, LeBron James was visibly drained.
LeBron James gets ball stolen on dunk attempt and airballs buzzer beater
