Once the Los Angeles Lakers sealed their victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, LeBron James was subbed out and was congratulated by his teammates for a job well done.

James, too, handed out some high-fives but was left hanging by head coach Frank Vogel. Veteran forward Jared Dudley tried to save him but was a tad bit too late — but at least he tried.

Peep the clip below and notice how James just decided to give himself a high-five after he was left hanging by Vogel. Dudley saw all of this transpire and offered James a high-five of his own.

Sure enough, Dudley was quick to react on Twitter about his almost-heroic save.

Article Continues Below
More Los Angeles Lakers News
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers’ Luka Doncic seen putting in offseason work in the gymRexwell Villas ·
Kobe Bryant Nike Air Force 1 "Triple White", Kobe Bryant, Nike Air Force 1
Kobe Bryant Nike Air Force 1 ‘Triple White’ release detailsDominik Zawartko ·
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the second half in game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers’ LeBron James reacts to Jamie Foxx’s big BET Awards nightJosh Davis ·
Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves in for the dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
LeBron James puts ‘no bag’ critics on blastZachary Draves ·
Byron Scott during the Jerry Colangelo Golf Classic on September 13, 2024.
Former Laker Byron Scott reveals Kobe Bryant’s ‘most gangster s**t’ everMiguel La Torre ·
Coco Gauff of the United States poses with the trophy after winning the women’s singles final against Aryna Sabalenka on day 14 at Roland Garros Stadium.
LeBron James erupts with huge reaction to Coco Gauff’s French Open winLorenzo J Reyna ·

The Lakers are back on track after losing to the Raptors on Sunday. In their 123-115 win over the Suns, James chipped in 19 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists. LA also improved to 8-2 in the young season.

Other contributors include Anthony Davis who had 24-12, Danny Green who had 14 points including three 3-pointers, and Kyle Kuzma who finished with 23 points including two consecutive 3-pointers near the two-minute mark which helped seal the deal for the Lakers. Slowly and surely, Kuzma is returning to old form after missing the first few games of the 2019-20 season due to an injury.

The Lakers will head back to Staples Center for a four-game homestand starting with the short-handed Golden State Warriors squad on Wednesday.