Even with no Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks had no issues with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. With their stars out, the Mavs

LeBron James turned 40 at the end of 2024. Obviously, Father Time did not get the memo. The all-time great captivated NBA fans in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers ' showdown with the undermanned Dallas Mavericks, displaying the same ferocity he did in his prime years.

In the first quarter of the game, Max Christie had just grabbed an offensive rebound and found LeBron James cutting down the lane, who switched hands in midair to windmill slam it

However, LeBron James took his pregame outfit to a whole new level, sporting a casual and laid-back look. The four-time NBA champion’s outfit featured a top from his collaboration with Nike—the LeBron James Brushed Fleece Pullover, adorned with an embroidered crown logo and a lion, symbolizing his "King James" moniker.

James' Lakers teammate Rui Hachimura missed a corner 3, and Lakers guard Max Christie grabbed the rebound near the baseline. Christie turned toward midcourt and found James streaking near the 3-point line at the top of the key. He hit James with an in-rhythm pass, and James did the rest.

James turned back to the clock for a signature dunk that combined speed and power like only he can. Dallas big man Dereck Lively II made the mistake of jumpi