LeBron James' signature move is the chasedown block. Since his rookie year, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has made a living out of terrorizing opponents from behind, catching them by surprise. However, LeBron is also a pretty decent traditional rim protector when the situation calls for it.
Against the Clippers, LeBron James showed off his hops, jumping straight up to swat a Terance Mann layup away. Afterwards, the Lakers star flashed a big grin. (via ESPN)
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ā ESPN (@espn) February 26, 2022
That's a rare LeBron smile during a game, especially during this disastrous Lakers season.
James' shot-blocking ability is one of the more underrated aspects of his game. While the Lakers star isn't on the same level as, say, Anthony Davis in his prime, he can still alter shots at the rim. It was a lot more prominent during LeBron's physical prime in Miami: he would often be the last line of defense when the defense rotates, and he'd do well in those situations. Just ask Tiago Splitter.
What's even crazier is that despite his age and mileage on his body, LeBron's still good for a good block or two every game. The Lakers star had to reach high up to contest Mann's layup attempt, and he got to it pretty well. Not bad for a guy as old as āBron, who is still in peak condition at age 37.
There's still plenty of work left for LeBron and the Lakers though. The team has been struggling since the start of the season. Rumors about LeBron and his management clashing with the Lakers ownership have surfaced, but has since been shut down by LeBron's camp. A win against the next-door neighbor in the Clippers would be a nice start to their post-All-Star run.
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