Right after crossing the halfcourt line, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James pulled up from 35 feet, rose up, and casually drained a 3-pointer against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Lakers were up by a huge margin at that point. And James — who has the logo shot in his arsenal — decided to use it. James was feeling it all night long. It may have been a bad shot on any other night. But not on this one.

James isn't necessarily known for his 3-point shooting. But he pointed out before that he won't ever jack up a shot he hasn't worked in practice. So for basketball fans who almost recoiled in fear upon seeing James pull up from 35-feet, best believe that LeBron has practiced that shot over and over again. There's no need to worry for him or the Lakers.

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